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That’s it. I’ve had enough patience waiting for 3rd Party apps (especially Spotify) to be available on my Versa 4. Almost a year with Versa 4 (longer with previous Alta and Charge 3), now it’s time to say goodbye to Fitbit forever. I’m moving to Garmin with better 3rd party app support.
Should be able to download apps on versa 4 and 3rd party apps. The old versa's can supported it but now I can't download anything on it only the default apps. Also, it would be the best, if I can download apps on my watch from play store.
There are no additional apps that I have seen that support the Versa 4 but are supported by all other Versa's 2, & 3 are supported for many apps but none for the 4. I thought I was upgrading but feels like a way downgrade!!!
I just got the new Versa 4 and WTF, there is no Spotify control? Why are we being like Apple users and taking steps back??? I am returning this watch first thing in the morning... my workouts and runs are useless if I'm fumbling around on my phone to change songs... you really dropped the ball on this one Fitbit
I've had the versa 4 for ten months and am still so frustrated by the lack of third party apps. It's hard to understand how earlier models in the same product line have heaps better functionality.
This is almost the only reason I buy fitbit, developing a smart watch app with only js and svg. I have just purchased a Sense 2 and now I found out Sense 2 cannot install 3rd party apps. In fact, until i try to connect my watch to dev bridge.
The point is, there's no documentation on whether you can create app for certain device, and cautions in documentations state Sense 2 and Versa 4 is currently not available for 3rd party development. Besides, users are able to turn dev options on for Sense 2 (not sure about Versa 4). If those 2 models are not in the list, you should at least make users unable to turn the dev options on or document it, even it is temporarily.
+1 The main reason I'd like to buy Fitbit is an ability to develop a custom app using JS and HTML only. Versa 4 without 3rd party apps isn't option for me more.
Hi @NonameAtt, thanks for sharing this suggestion about being able to download 3rd-party apps on your Versa 4 with us. Because this idea was already requested in this board, I’ve moved your post here. This will help us to keep the forums organized and make sure the suggestions don't get confused, or split a popular vote. Please click on the thumbs-up to show your support and keep adding your suggestions!
This post is over a year old and still no resolution or answer of when 3rd party apps are coming, why is this? Everyone is saying the same thing and you have 2000+ people wanting the feature they expected to come when the first turned on there watches, but still no answers
Yes it really sucks that Google with all of it's apps for phones did noy allow them for the Versa 4. My older Versa had 3rd party apps installed that I used all of the time and would love to have on my Versa 4.
Hi @SunsetRunner, thanks for taking the time to share this product feedback about supporting third-party apps on the Versa 4 with us. Because this noticed this product feedback was already requested in this board, I’ve moved your post here. Please support this product feedback by adding your vote, this helps our developers to keep tracking its popularity and demand over time.
Lucky me for finding this post. Was just about to order a fitbit sense 2 but need to look for some other brand, this is a dealbreaker because it doesn't support 3rd party apps.
Yes I think Google is trying to kill Fitbit. They have ruined the smart watch for Fitbit by taking away the 3rd party app that have been a part of a Fitbit smart watch since the launch of the Ionic almost 10 years a go
I hope so. Because I have had a Fitbit since all it was was a clip on pedometer and have stuck thru all the new changes and problems even weathered all the Ionic problems and stuck with then. And now Google screwed it up and took away the 3rd party apps I gained soooo long a go with the gen 1 Ionic
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