Allow us to cast Premium workouts from Android app to TV

[tt1234567]

Please restore the ability to cast workouts to a TV from the Android phone app. The workouts aren't much use on a phone screen and that makes Fitbit Premium worthless to me.

Moderator edit: Clarified subject and updated label

[mrsleep]

Absolutely agree this feature needs to be reinstated. No idea why such a useful feature would be removed in the first place. The Google store page for Fitbit Premium still lists cast to TV as a feature- you're advertising it as a feature so reinstate it!

[TSLK]

It is maddening that Fitbit would remove the ability to cast a screen from a phone or tablet without any communication to the end users. How is one to follow along with a Fitbit Premium workout while watching a tiny screen???!

Please restore the screen cast functionality!

[DipArbUd]

Yeah this was literally the main thing I used in the Fitbit app. Support said the feature has been removed. Very disappointing to hear.

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @tt1234567, and thanks for taking the time to share this product feedback about being able to cast your Premium workouts from your Android Fitbit app to the TV with us. We rely on feedback like yours to help us develop products and features that we know our community wants to see. To learn more about how Fitbit decides what product feedback is developed, visit our FAQs.

Watch this space for status updates. In the meantime, try visiting Health & Wellness to talk with other members about all things health and fitness.

[Paulpoll]

Hi there, is there any update on the inability to cast Fitbit exercise programs via Android devices? From all accounts it's the main reason the majority of users have a Premium subscription.  I've contacted the Help Desk to no avail ie I was given the runaround like everyone else. I'm wondering if it's a precursor to shutting down the Fitbit app? Either way, a refund on my remaining Premium subscription would be appreciated as it's basically useless without the ability to cast.  

[MazzaL]

This function was available earlier in 2024 - I was using it daily.  It's disappointing that Google has disabled this fantastic feature.  I just got back on and found it gone!  It's useless to me now, especially since I have to watch on a small phone screen.  I want this feature back and available, otherwise I will not renew as it's useless without casting to TV using Android phone.

[Paulpoll]

Completely agree MazzaL. Hopefully this will be sorted soon but I'm not confident it will be in our favour. 

[GymRat40]

You need to restore screencasting from the Android app to a TV, or I will be ending my subscription to Premium.

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @GymRat40. Thank you for your product feedback about restoring the screen casting of Premium workouts on the Android app with us! We've found a similar request and merged yours with it. You can find it here. Please vote on the existing thread to help us track interest. To learn more about how Fitbit decides what product feedback is developed, visit our FAQs.

[DipArbUd]

App update this morning restored the feature for me!

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi everyone, and thanks for sharing this product feedback. We’re very happy to let you know that this has been released on the Fitbit app. Our team has released the 4.35 version in which you'll be able to cast your Premium workouts as you did before. If you haven't done so, please check the Play Store and update the Fitbit app as soon as possible to receive the fix.

@tt1234567, in recognition of your excellent product feedback, each of your votes will now count as 5 votes – you have the power! Thank you for sharing this idea, and thanks to everyone who voted and commented for your enthusiasm which has now materialized for everyone’s benefit. We hope you all enjoy this new addition to the Fitbit product or service!

[MazzaL]

Good news!  The ability to cast to my TV has been restored, I've been able to cast for about a week now. 

Thanks for listening!