3rd Party Apps on Sense 2 and Versa 4

Restore the ability to install 3rd party apps on the Versa 4 as was possible in previous versions of the watch.

 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject and label.

754 Comments
Kaypass
First Steps

What a joke. How is Versa 4 a step down from the 3? Seriously?

Fatal23
Recovery Runner

I sold my Versa 4 a few weeks ago but keep scanning this thread.

 

What angers me the most is that people still keep buying the Versa 4 thinking it is a true smartwatch and an upgrade from the Versa 1, 2 and 3. Just as I did last september.

 

Fitbit has to make it more clear that this is not the case!

 

 

Moderator edit: format

AuntieKim
Base Runner

Versa 4 is not enabled to use third party apps and doesn’t allow for control of music from your phone.  It is a substantial downgrade from Versa 3.  That is what over a thousand of us who are aware of the Versa series have been howling about for the last six months. 

Kanga17
Jogger
Thank you Tod! I'm baffled that they are still allowed to advertise this
as a "smart watch" is it doesn't have any of the standard features of one.
It's basically an overpriced fitness tracker at this point.

Can one of the FitBit admins please respond?

-Rui
Megs932
Jogger

I’ve updated my Fitbit to a versa 4 and I’m really disappointed that I can’t download their party apps. I don’t understand why something is available on the 2nd and 3rd models but not the 4th. I want to connect my watch to my FitOn account and it’s not possible. Are we going to get third-part apps anytime soon, otherwise I’m considering returning my product.

Imasurvivor
First Steps
My Versa 3 died and I replaced it with a Versa 4. I never would have purchased the Versa 4 if I had known I could not add 3rd party apps. This is a huge inconvenience to me.
Cheyrassic
First Steps

I absolutely loved my Versa 2 and had thought that my Versa 4 would be a HUGE step up… well, I was wrong. The fact that I can do so much more on my Versa 2 is ridiculous. I want to be able to use & control Spotify on my watch during my runs. I want to use other apps. I never thought it’d be tempting to return this watch and get an Apple Watch.

LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
Fitbit Moderator

Hi @Imasurvivor, thanks for taking the time to share this product feedback about allowing the Versa 4 to support 3rd-party apps with us. I noticed this product feedback was already requested in this board, so I’ve moved your post here. Please support this product feedback idea by adding your vote, this helps our developers to keep tracking its popularity and demand over time.

_jessi
First Steps

Super bummed to find out that third party apps aren't available because my bf gifted me a Versa 4 specifically so that I could use Spotify via the watch during my workouts 😞 It's really frustrating for any customer to spend so much money on a "smartwatch" in hopes to get a premium product, but then you can't even install any "lifestyle apps" to it, which is a feature even cheap watches on Amazon have. So pleeeaaase, add third party apps to the newer Fitbit models!

Tristan98x
First Steps

Very disappointed to find Versa 4 does not support 3rd party apps such as Spotify - as a premium product from the Fitbit range it's a key feature and should be available. Apple watch and other brands instantly have shot up my list ahead of Fitbit until this is added

Renwoman
Recovery Runner

I just bought the Versa 4 because a second Versa 3 died while swimming. I’m super disappointed not to have Starbucks and Fitbit Pay on my new versa 4. 

Higbee2
Recovery Runner

Bring back 3rd party apps like Starbucks, what is the point of upgrading when you're going backwards instead of forwards. They also need to fix the google wallet so people can use it instead of getting an error message. 

Mancalime
Stepping Up

Took me all of 3 hours to return this, as it's a definitely downgrade without the 3rd-party apps. It seemed like nice hardware, hopefully the apps will come back and I can pick one up then.

leodicapricorn
First Steps

Hello FitBit Developers,

 

Please please Add Spotify functionality with the Versa 4, we would all really appreciate it!

 

The ability to install 3rd party apps on the Versa 4 is such an invaluable addition to this smartwatch, and it was an option in previous versions of the watch! Bring it back, we'll love you forever -- we promise.

PoolPaul
Recovery Runner

Please for the love of gods can we get 3rd party apps on fitbit versa 4. I bought it as a gift for my fiance back in december and i have only just recently found out she can't get deezer on it. Also found out you discontinued deezer and music for my current versa 2 so i had to subscribe to spotify as well!

 

Only reason i use fitbit is for music to be honest and because i have all my old data for heart rate sleep etc stored on it. 

 

If the feature isn't coming everyone will leave mass exodus if they haven't already.

 

Also i feel bad for my gf who now has to deal with this issue day in day out at the gym now and we will have no music control when on holiday for our music box.

 

Very sad 😞

Sort it out please!

 

Been with fitbit since they brought out the very first watches

SterlingBelcher
First Steps

Hey fitbit, have you listened to your customers complaints?? Versa 4 is a DOWNGRADE. Even my charge 4 had music control! Unfortunately, it was a gift, so I can't return it 😠 you can't call it a smart watch if it doesn't even have apps

Jacks44
First Steps
Am feeling very disappointed that there are no apps on the versa 4 - thought I was upgrading from my Versa - not downgrading #feelingrippedoff
LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
Fitbit Moderator

Hi @Jacks44, thanks for taking the time to share this product feedback about adding more apps to the Versa 4 with us. I noticed this product feedback was already requested in this board, so I’ve moved your post here. Please support this product feedback idea by adding your vote, this helps our developers to keep tracking its popularity and demand over time.

Nicole5ax
First Steps

I am unbelievably disappointed in my versa 4! Apps I used daily on my versa 1 like a basic flashlight are not available. Are you kidding me! Saved up for months to buy this now I regret the money I spent. When will 3rd party apps be available? Or at least a flashlight please…

benfit1985
First Steps

{New owner of Versa 4 here.} Disappointing situation. Wondering if Google / FitBit can offer a possible timeline for when third party apps might become available? 

Kerr58420
Base Runner

Sense 2 and Versa 4 are pointless compared to their previous models. We were scammed with false advertising. 

WTF was Google/Fitbit thinking? 

Needs to be fixed IMMEDIATELY.  People have raging about this for MONTHS. 

Are Fitbit actively allowing Google to make them look bad just so they can sell pixel watches?  

Pharmerjam
Recovery Runner
Never. They are removing them from older Fitbits also.
Kerr58420
Base Runner

are they really? That is pure insanity. no-one will buy them. 

Fatal23
Recovery Runner

People, including me, have bought them... And still do, thinking these are actual smart watches.

 

I have been waiting since September for someone from FB to give us some good news. But to no avail. I sold my Versa 4 weeks ago and am not looking back, but I feel sorry for every new buyer that is fooled into thinking these are smartwatches. 

Kerr58420
Base Runner

completely agree. its false advertising and a scam, pure and simple. they are only trackers now. 

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