Add altimeter to future Charge series versions

Altimeter to the next charge version

Moderator edit: Clarified subject and updated label
33 Comments
Sparkyh
Jogger

I have been a Fitbit user since 2015. I am a hiker so I like seeing my elevation not just steps. I kept repurchasing the Charge 4 because it had the altimeter but each time I bought a new one the poor strap connection broke after ~ 6 to 12 months (I owned 3 of them) due to faulty design. I finally broke down and purchased the Charge 6 but miss the elevation that you eliminated. Plus, I want to customize the clock face and it is really limited. Who came up with that awful design?  I want jus a basic face with time, date and steps on face.

Agree - Fitbit appears to be going backwards! You all now have too much competition to let this go on!

 

johndavidjohn22
First Steps

It’s really disappointing when updates limit functionality like that. Have you tried reaching out to Fitbit support or to see if they offer any solutions for older devices..

hjsullivan
Jogger

THIS!!! Google is ruining Fitbit!!! They've broken SO MANY great features!

Sparkyh
Jogger

Week two with my new Charge 6 versus Charge 4 and still missing that I cannot record elevation gain - one floor equaled 10 feet. My Charge 4s (I had 3) altimeters were incredibly accurate. Maybe I could get over it and just use my Garmin to track elevation but what really irritates me is I cannot eliminate “floors climbed” from my dashboard, reminding me everyday that you left off altimeter from the Charge 6. Is there a way I can delete that? Plus, tracking calories is a joke. Again, I have used Fitbit since 2015. 

LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
Fitbit Moderator

@KM50, we wanted to let you know that the ideas you recently posted already exist on the Product Feedback Board. You can see them here where you can add your vote to those existing product feedback:


Please try to make sure you only post one idea per product feedback, so we can keep the board organized, easily searchable and see which idea other members are voting for. Thanks for participating in Product Feedback.

JudyYoung
Recovery Runner
Please put the altimeter back in the Charge series. This is my 4th Fitbit and I was so disappointed that there is no altimeter. I will not buy another one without it.
LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
Fitbit Moderator

Hi @JudyYoung. Thanks for sharing your product feedback about including the altimeter to future Charge series versions with us! We've merged this idea with a similar one which can be found here to keep things organized. Please upvote the main thread to show your support. To learn more about how Fitbit decides what product feedback is developed, visit our FAQs.

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