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Do not remove Challenges & Adventures! A lot us use these features to motivate us and connect. My kids are able to connect and do challenges with their friends too.
Agreed. I will absolutely leave Google fitness products permanently if the challenge removal goes through. I doubt Google cares, because the fitness user base is small potatoes to a giant corporation's bottom line, but it's a shame to see Google acquire yet another smaller tech company just to kill it.
Challenges keep me motivated and in touch with friends that have moved away. My kids ask how I am doing and I love to show them. Challenges and smart awake are the two reasons why I stay with Fitbit. Please don’t take away.
I have become more healthy by participating in the fitbit challenges. If removed, I will not be as likely to use the fitbit app and may have to go with a different device that will let me participate in challenges.
Fitbit used to have so many more features in the past, its always removing, never adding. Just like to remind Fitbit, that if all I wanted was a pedometer, I could have got one from a box of Lucky Charms. I am sure James Park made money from Google, but now he is. "Oppan Pedometer Style"
I feel like if they're going to come out with something "Better" they shouldn't remove challenges until whatever the something Better is ready to replace challenges and if it's a challenge update that is the something better keep Challenges until the challenge update is ready to be released. I will be leaving also. It's sad Google is destroying fitbit because they don't want the competition between it and the Google smart watch. At least that's what I believe
I understand completely why you will be purchasing a device that isn't Google or fitbit because I won't purchase a Google or another fitbit since challenges, adventures are being removed along with trophies. Whoever came up with this idea is A very stupid person who should have been fired & the powers that be probably haven't ever worn a fitbit furthermore participated in challenges but before making a decision like this they should have been required to wear a fitbit and participate in at least 5 challenges a week for 2 years.
The challenges are the only reason I have had multiple fitbits since 2016. My coworkers and I have been in a consistent weekly challenge since then. In fact, I had been shopping for my next Fitbit upgrade until I read your announcement. I own other smart watches as well and have been in the habit of wearing 2 devices just for the challenges. Now you have made my decision for me. I will only wear one device, and it won’t be a Fitbit.
Trophies mean nothing. Otherwise I’d utilize my Apple fitness app for its similar feature. It’s the challenges with our friends that matter.
I am have been a fitbit user for years and I look forward to challenges every week. It helps push me to be healthier and more active. I also really enjoy the socializing and the push it gives me to try harder. It's really disappointing that one of the main things I look forward to and many others do too being taken away after years.
Wait what?!! Am I understanding correctly??? I’m addicted to Fitbit bingo, is there a plan for a crisis support line when this is taken down?!! Wtf Google $$$ mongers:no_entry:️I have purchased many Fitbits for myself and family, complete devotion to FB since its inception years ago! A big part of the draw~ the challenges! Guess my next watch will be an Apple!
I agree - challenges with friends are a very important feature of Fitbit. When my current Fitbit is ready for replacement, I'm going to look at a different brand that offers group challenges and social connections with friends. I don't need/want social connections with strangers through Fitbit. I just want the ability to connect with friends I already know, motivating each other. We really enjoy the challenges!
Can someone recommend a different product where we can do group challenges? I think Apple Watch has it
This is incredibly disappointing, the group challenge feature is a huge motivator for the Fitbit community. Huge step back for the company, allowing for a huge step forward for any other device/app that promotes group challenges.
I have been using a fitbit since 2011. I mainly use it for challenges and to track sleep. The challenges keep me connected to my family across the United States. If it no longer helps us to stay connected, I don’t see any reason to continue with Fitbit premium or to buy another Fitbit. I just bought a versa 4 and am regretting it. I should have bought an Apple Watch.
Friends and I have been doing Workweek Hustle for years and that has been my reason for being a faithful fitbit customer through several iterations of the device. I love how the challenge connects me with friends and motivates me to get my steps in every day. We are all extremely upset over this decision. And confused! Why bite the hand that feeds you?
I understand why you are upset it doesn't make sense that they would remove challenges and adventures along with trophies and open groups without a replacement of some kind and if it's supposed to be something better it should be available on the 27th of March or they should wait until it's ready to be released before doing away with the challenges and adventures. I will be switching devices.
I’ve been a loyal Fitbit user since the Fitbit one. The only reason I got another Fitbit when my last one died is because of the challenges. If they go I’ll buy something wise.
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I agree!! I do challenges with my coworkers who live 3000 miles away, it helps us stay connected. I definitely am on the app way more because of the challenges. We’ll be so bummed if this goes through 😞
I agree with everything that has been said so far! The challenges are highly motivating and encourage me to move more every day. Please reconsider and keep them!
Google is killing Fitbit by a thousand cuts (or maybe 10,000 cuts). First, make the Versa 4 worse than Versa 3, then start removing the fun parts that make Fitbit many people's choice.
And all so that it can big up its Android-only Pixel Watch.
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