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Third-party App push notifications on Fitbit screen for All

Status: Not currently planned Submitted by on ‎10-22-2016 11:50
359 Comments (359 New)

I and many others have liked, posted, complained and begged Fitbit to allow/enable notifications.  This is a request to Fitbit to enable, at the choosing of the user of the Fitbit tracker (Charge, Charge HR, Alta, Charge 2, & Surge) to have what ever app notifications they want for both iPhone and Android devices display on the Fitbit tracker screen.  This idea suggestion eliminates the need for individual idea suggestions for types of phones or apps that people want to get notifications for, we want the choice to select which ones (like third-party apps such as BitTicker have done for us in the past).  I own a Charge HR, but I want this for all Fitbit trackers, not just mine.  Please give this a thumbs up and post comments on your agreement with this. (And yes, we all know you want Whatsapp part of these choices, don't complain about those of us that still use SMS).  It's about CHOICE of apps, not just Whatsapp.

 

A recent 10-08-2016 moderator (AndrewFitbit) post on the 'More Notifications' suggestion is what inspired me to do this as it suggests we divide up and make suggestions on each app feature and each device and each tracker.  That is counterproductive.  We need to unite!

 

 

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359 Comments
Ashdeep
Keeping Pace
‎07-08-2017 19:41
‎07-08-2017 19:41

I think Fitbit should get a grip or they are going to lose their costemers!

Acwp719
Jogger
‎07-11-2017 06:49
‎07-11-2017 06:49

Pls add in WhatsApp noticification in iOS for Fitbit charge 2. Thanks 

GP.M
First Steps
‎07-13-2017 09:07
‎07-13-2017 09:07

++++ WhatsApp noticification in iOS for Fitbit charge 2

Wing0408
First Steps
‎07-13-2017 15:34
‎07-13-2017 15:34

Strongly agree that the push function shouldn't be limited in built in messaging app. Please let us choose which messaging app we want to use!

LauPat
First Steps
‎07-14-2017 01:00
‎07-14-2017 01:00

Bought a fitbit flex 2, payed even double of some other not considered top level just to realize that it's supporting messages but not Whatsapp....whoever uses text messages so far?

It shouldn't be that complicated to get whatsapp notifications too...

Relaxtimr
First Steps
‎07-18-2017 06:25
‎07-18-2017 06:25

Would like and will be great if Fitbit can include WhatsApp and wechat in your push notifications. Even Xiaomi have it, there is no reason Fitbit can't do it right? 

 

Best Regards 

Estherpane
First Steps
‎07-19-2017 10:03
‎07-19-2017 10:03

Please.. whatsapp notification for IOS - fitbit charge 2

Cairlynn
Jogger
‎07-20-2017 02:11
‎07-20-2017 02:11

I still can't believe it. Changed from One to Alta Hr - my hubby is using the charge HR and gets all his messages from FB, WA, etc.

and I didn't even get a think on it, that my iphone is left outside 😕  I don't want to use my pebble AND my Fitbit Alta just for message notifications.

 

Was there anytime a bluepost/ an actually post from FitBit to this big problem?

Please integrate third party app notifications also for iOS users. Just that simple.

And Please let there be a statement!

-Tim-
First Steps
‎07-22-2017 00:00
‎07-22-2017 00:00

Whatsapp notification please for iPhone users.

Rohit18ranjan
First Steps
‎07-22-2017 22:21
‎07-22-2017 22:21

Do we still can't see Watsapp  otification on blaze

FoneBoneDe
Jogger
‎07-23-2017 07:23
‎07-23-2017 07:23

WhatsApp notifications on blaze is possible on iOS, all other notifications also

Rohit18ranjan
First Steps
‎07-23-2017 07:29
‎07-23-2017 07:29

Hi,

currently my blaze not showing wats app notification..can you help me if there is any setting we need to enable..

FoneBoneDe
Jogger
‎07-25-2017 23:20
‎07-25-2017 23:20

You have to go into the Fitbit app on your iPhone, tap on the icon for your blaze on the top left corner.

Then youhave to choose "Messages" (4th from top), then "App-Notifications" (also 4th from top).

Now you will see a list of Apps. You can choose from which app you want to get notifications to your blaze.

My app is in German, so I am not sure about the translation of the fields. 

mrcapkan
First Steps
‎07-29-2017 08:26
‎07-29-2017 08:26

Is there any update on 3rd party notifications on flex 2?

 

Shayanhussain
First Steps
‎07-31-2017 03:40
‎07-31-2017 03:40

It's high time for iOS to bring in the WhatsApp notification in the charge 2. The android has it already. 

iOS is definitely greater than android so better bring in the feature as soon as possible

RafaelCruz
Jogger
‎08-01-2017 17:33
‎08-01-2017 17:33

Whatsapp notification for flex 2 (iOS) 

mrcapkan
First Steps
‎08-01-2017 23:22
‎08-01-2017 23:22

I've returned the product yesterday just because of this reason.

Two years ago for similar price I bought vivosmart and it had all the features we're begging here plus notify when connection lost (great if you forget your phone somewhere).

martensite
First Steps
‎08-02-2017 03:48
‎08-02-2017 03:48

please provide support for whatsapp/telegram notifications on iOS with Fitbit Charge2. it's a big lack for me.

even a 20$ smartband it's capable to do it, but I love the fitbit desig and it's the only one thing that is missing to be the perfect smartband.

serenitykl
First Steps
‎08-02-2017 21:03
‎08-02-2017 21:03

I agree -- I would really love to get notifications from my Calm app and my blood pressure app, among others....    it'd be neat if I could meditation reminders and the reminders to take my bp right there... right now, since my phone is on silent so much because of being at work, I only get those notifications when I look at my phone....  

Relaxtimr
First Steps
‎08-03-2017 17:30
‎08-03-2017 17:30

Still waiting for FItbit team to include the push notification for whatapps and wechat to the device.

 

jvision
First Steps
‎08-05-2017 11:02
‎08-05-2017 11:02

Please add whats app txt for charge 2

tommaxramsden
First Steps
‎08-06-2017 08:05
‎08-06-2017 08:05

I think it would greatly add to the popularity if on the next update of the Fitbit Alta, Alta HR, Charge 2 etc... were to receive notifications from 3rd party apps and also receive emails, if you so wish. I think it would be great if you could select which apps you want to receive notifications from, you would do in the Fitbit app. 

 

These 3rd party apps include:

 

Instagram

 

Facebook (messanger)

 

Twitter

 

Whatsapp 

 

and more.

 

It would be great if you could choose which ones, as I said, and still receive SMS and calls. 

 

Maybe in another update, we might be able to look at old text right on your wrist from up to a week ago. (As Fitbit storage is limited.) 

 

Just another suggestion but this would be great Fitbit.

 

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ntm2301
Jogger
‎08-06-2017 20:43
‎08-06-2017 20:43

This app did exactly what you want: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abhijitvalluri.android.fitnotifications

tommaxramsden
First Steps
‎08-07-2017 00:07
‎08-07-2017 00:07

Thanks ntm2301, this really helps. 

prettymomwannab
Recovery Runner
‎08-07-2017 19:05
‎08-07-2017 19:05

That is a link for Android device only? Is there any way to make it work for IOS please?

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