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This really saddens me. Been a FITBIT user since 2015. I didn't upgrade from my Versa 3 to 4 since the 3rd party apps are no longer available. Not going to a Pixel for sure!
We’ll see what Google has to offer on the future for the fitbit line, I do though think it’s time to research other brands for my next move. One thing I know for sure, it won’t be a pixel.
It is complete frustration - why third party applications and face watch not be available for sense 2? While it was available in sense 1. It completely does not make any sense. I want to return sense 2 back and never ever buy any product from Fitbit/Google. 😖
I really am disappointed by the inability to use Starbucks from my Versa 4. I thought I upgraded from Versa 2, but have lost the flexibility that having apps like Starbucks and Uber provided. Can I return the Versa 4? This seriously affects the utility of the watch.
Disappointed that my new VERSA 4 does not have some of the same features as my Versa 2----missing the PANDORA feature and the STARBUCKS app feature. May have to return it and try a different watch brand altogether.
I am a long time fitbit user and I've always been satisfied by their product and their service. I recently bought my new fitbit sens 2 (March 4th) , after having technical difficulties with my previous watch (Versa2).
For the first time I regret buying this product. Simple things like controling your music application or the audible app are missing. These were features that I loved!!
What frustrates me is that I hesitated to buy an apple watch, thinking that fitbit has been excellent from day one, and they will certainly have a great product.
Now I realise my mistake, like many others, and I am really thinking about returning my watch :watch: and switching to another brand.
What really saddens me is the fact that people have been complaining since September 2022 but I do not see that much has been done until now.
I am inclined to return my watch, because I do not know what will happen and also out of fear of missing my opportunity to replace my actual watch.
I really hope that you are going to listen and implement these changes.
I just bought a versa 4 and I’m very disappointed about the fact that you can’t install 3rd party apps, I had a versa 2 and I don’t even understand why the versa 4 instead of being better it feels like a cheaper smartwatch with basic functionality, I think the versa 3 is probably a better option. Dont know what to do because it wasn’t cheap
I am glad I found out about this now. My inspire HR finally died so I was looking into upgrading for a smart watch. Looks like the Versa 4 isn't really a smart watch. I think the Versa 2 is still available for purchase, otherwise I will look elsewhere. Completely unacceptable that a smartwatch isn't compatible with 3rd party apps.
I liked the Versa 2 and would repurchase it if I had known the Versa 4 is so limited. I REALLY miss the Starbucks app since I could walk the dog or walk for exercise and stop at Starbucks without having to carry a purse or phone or my rewards card. Bummer.
Per some of the conversations I have seen here, it sounds like some of the 3rd party app integration is being rolled back on existing watches though I am not sure which ones.
I am absolutely furious at the realization that so many features have been dropped from one model to the next (Sense to Sense 2). I apparently didn't do thorough enough research, because I had only read that the Sense and Versa smartwatches were Spotify capable. Low and behold older reviews citing this function are now incorrect in the future??? I live in Japan and iPhones have become entirely unafforable for me anymore, but I had an Apple Watch and heavily weighed the non-monetary cost of swapping over to Android entirely before making my decision. I ordered a Google Pixel 7 Pro as the best Pixel is still cheaper than the base level iPhone 14. However, I'm now regretting this decision and considering swapping back to Apple as apparently the Sense 2 that I decided on for my Apple Watch replacement is NOT actually a replacement at all. It has almost none of the features of the Apple or Pixel watch, despite costing nearly ¥30,000JPY (similar to $300USD) and being marketed as a smartwatch. It's a slightly fancified health tracker, and nothing more.
I'm over the moon with the battery life and health features, though I do wish the watch maintained some of the features only available through the phone app and would give sound analysis during sleep tracking. However, if I can't get confirmation that 3rd party apps and music are coming back, I may have to return my entire Google kit and go back to Apple as clearly the difference in price comes at the cost of actual features I used on a daily basis.
Can somebody please clarify if Fitbit will bring back Deezer for the sense 2, so I can download my playlists?
I received the email saying it was getting cut, ( which really is infuriating because it's the feature I went looking for when upgrading my fitness watch) but I've also read it maybe staying?
Really disappointed! I bought my new watch and received yesterday.... It should be a step forward, but it's not... My old Versa 2 had more 3rd parts aps that were great. Why can't I have Spotify? Really sad, I will return to the old one and search a different brand for a new SmartWatch.
So disappointed with google and their lack of 3rd party apps on the versa 4. Just got this for my birthday, wife upgraded me from a charge 5 thinking she was getting me the best fitbit, that could do all the things my sons versa 2 could do. So lame I cant! I would love music control and other apps. And its more expensive for less features. What the hell google?!
Finally took the plunge into the Sense 2. After being a loyal Fitbit user for more years then I care to think about. Had the Ionic for years, then two Sense models. They were good smartwatches and offered good apps without having to sell out to Samsung or Apple. Now you've taken a big step backward with Sense 2. Hardly what I would call a smartwatch since there are no apps available other then the limited ones offered by Fitbit. Sad after all these years it's time to shop for a new smartwatch.
after returning my V4 I got an Apple Watch. I had resisted that move but Google forced it. Now I actually really like the Apple. Many more working functions. Bob
I understand this might be a strategy for google pixel watch but even basic things like a media controller (doesn't even have to be a specific app). It doesn't have to be spotify, pandora, or anything else. Just an interface that can control the music that you are listening to in your phone app.
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