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.

752 Comments
KittyCookieCat
First Steps

Thank god I found out it does not support 3rd party apps before I bought it. I was going to purchase a new versa 4, but I will instead be sticking with my older Versa.  I would not buy a new product without the ability to download 3rd party apps. Mainly because I listen to music on Spotify, but I use many other 3rd party apps as well.

I hope to see this feature added back on future versions.

Rizza261
First Steps

I just switched from my old versa 2 and got a Verssa 4, very dissapointed in the lack of third party apps.
My watch is pretty useless now compared to my old one. I had many handy utilities and cool little games including my favourite clockface which is now buggy on the new watch.
My money has just gone to waste on this watch.
Hope something changes in the next software update or something.

CTHolt01
Jogger
Not going to happen. It's been a year and a half with no changes and with
Google owning them now, it's Pixel or nothing. Support is useless, I tried
going down that route. And they wouldn't even offer a discount for the
pixel because it's consider a Google product and not a Fitbit product, but
they aren't getting further support. Just having their customers fade off
and hate their products more day by day. It's really sad and frustrating.
Bought mine in May of last year and just tried working with support on Jan
15th. I fought for the users and lost. Goodluck.
AlBob75
Jogger

I agree with @CTHolt01, can't see them ever bringing back 3rd party app support, or music controls for that matter.

I gave up on this quite a while ago, but have kept my eye on the forums. It's sad to see how they are treating their customers.

I'd also avoid switching to a Pixel watch too if you can, as you'd be supporting Google pulling this kind of action again in the future.

Rizza261
First Steps

I just find this crazy. Why would they do this to destroy such successful watches.

There is also the clock faces, my favs are not working properly on my new watch.

I have been using fitbit since the Charge 2 and my new watch feels like it's going back in time.

This is just all silly.

EdSieja
First Steps
I had two clockfaces I wrote for my Versa2 and while they tested lots of
CFs, they were not allowed to port anymore to Versa4. Of course both of
mine were left behind to die with the Versa brand. RIP Versa
JustAGuy408
Jogger
Please add 3rd party apps to the Fitbit versa 4 and sense 2, I have only bought the versa 4 because I thought it would have 3rd party apps like the previous 2 models. very disappointing.
LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
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Hi @JustAGuy408, thanks for taking the time to share this product feedback about adding 3rd-party apps to the Versa 4 and Sense 2 with us. I noticed this product feedback was already requested on this board, so 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.

Dev001
First Steps

If I had known that 3rd party app are not available, I would not have bought this watch. I have been using versa 2 and 3. Now I feel I downgraded to 4.

Can this feature be added, please. 

SirErik
Recovery Runner

I feel ripped off. 

I was upgrading from an old Versa 2 to a Sense 2... But it seems I downgraded instead.

No more third party app, my Mastercard (fully working with Versa 2) won't Work on Sense 2 (my bank confirms it should work with any Fitbit supporting Fitbit pay/Google Wallet). 

Looks like Google is leaving this brand behind to push the overpriced round shaped Pixel (I prefer the square shaped Fitbit).

Just bought the watch, I might just as well return it and find a better alternative to Google products (meaning no Pixel watch). 

zsolt67
Recovery Runner

Really???? No apppps??? 

CGaulin
Recovery Runner

How have we gone backwards in smart watch features? Over a year and a half with 2500 votes and it seems like we are unheard.

ZiXu
Jogger

If I wanted an apple I would have bought one. 

a7358887
First Steps

@YojanaFitbit 

@LizzyFitbit 

This is absolutely ridiculous.  My daughter received a Versa 4 as a gift from her grandma, no receipt.  She was beyond excited, then crushed when she realized it doesn't do anything fun like games.  I would equate this to buying a new fridge, and discovering, by design, that it doesn't cool.  There are certain features that are assumed simply by the nature of the product and the past versions.  Removing a critical feature like this is absolute lunacy.  And I can't even take it back.  

Kerr58420
Base Runner

Does ANYONE know when we will get  ANY apps on Sense 2 and Versa 4. 

We have no music connectivity, no Spo2, no Google assistant and cannot even get the Fitbit Agenda App or clock faces from Fitbit labs.

Its actually insane.

And with all 3rd party apps being discontinued in Europe from June can someone confirm if Fitbit will at least start developing some of its own apps to make up for this?  

Sense 2 is meant to be a smart watch but its just a stripped down tracker. Please help 

Can one of the mods PLEASE get an update from the developers. 

MoDaBro
Recovery Runner

I  had a fitbit versa 4 for 8 months. I  enjoyed the 6 months included fitbit premium, but after 8 months its just a bad watch. Luckily, a relative gave me their old Apple watch series 4 which is more compatible with my apple devices, and its way better for the price! You can get an apple watch 4 or garmin for around 100 USD. The apple watch is way more worth it and I  basically have the exact same amount of features as the newest Apple watch series 9 (apart from a few features eg gestures etc, but its still a FANTASTIC purchase.) If you are looking to buy any fitbit, id recommend avoiding the company completely and look at Garmins (if your on android) or Apple watch (IOS.) 

 

I  know fitbit is not going to fix the versa 4 issues, so just dont buy it. This is only my opinion though, do whatever you want lol 🙂

JuJuBear999
Stepping Up

If this is going to be the norm in future then my next watch will definitely not be a Fitbit sadly 

Julesnb
First Steps

Starbucks and 3rd party apps would be so helpful. 

Cbutton
First Steps
I suggest allowing users to decide whether they want to use Google assistant or Alexa as a voice assistant.
I suggest bringing back fitbit app communities and challenges with friends. This brought a sense of teamwork and friendly competition.
Allowing third party apps like spotify or I used to use Golf GPS trackers on my Versa 2.
Paulina4567
First Steps

So many features and apps gone, very disappointing. Plan on returning my device asap. 

LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
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womblevra
Recovery Runner

Restore Spotify NOW

Miglė
First Steps

A big part of diabetes community and their caregivers are disappointed with Fitbit decision to remove 3rd party apps from Fitbit Versa gallery. There are some very convenient clock faces that are being used to monitor remotely blood sugar of a persion having diabetes. It's vital to see blood sugar numbers in real time and in a convenient way, especially when a patient is at young age - because caregivers have to quickly respond to critical changes in blood sugar numbers. Many people are forced to buy watches of other brands in order to be sure that they can take care of their or their children's health and wellbeing.

womblevra
Recovery Runner

Bring back apps on sense 2 and Versa 4.

Removing them is a downgrade to my service. 

BRING IT BACK NOW

honaker1234
First Steps

Blatantly blocking something allowed on older models is enough for me to look elsewhere for my next smart watch

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