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Use iPhone altimeter to restore Charge 5 floor count

Status: Not currently planned Submitted by on ‎10-28-2021 12:22
30 Comments (30 New)
To remedy the disappointment of the the loss of the altimeter in the Charge 5, suggest you re-add the the flights-of-stairs count by using the app and the mobile phone’s built-in altimeter/barometer.

Moderator edit: Clarified subject and label
This is needed because:
Tracking flights of stairs climbed has been a long-term Fitbit capability and is a core part of many people’s fitness and activities.
I'd use this: Daily
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30 Comments
Soccerzsteph
First Steps
‎04-15-2023 06:14
‎04-15-2023 06:14

Gosh I couldn’t agree anymore!  Please work on making this a download upgrade for Charge 5 FitBit users.  Why would you remove this awesome feature?

msparky
Jogger
‎07-20-2023 19:52
‎07-20-2023 19:52

Now I know why the Charge 5 is selling for $79 on eBay! Had I known all the features of my Charge 4 wouldn't be included, I wouldn't have bought this jazzed up screen version. I like the brighter screen but I would rather track the floor. I guess the screen software was cheaper than installing an altimeter.

stargazer56
First Steps
‎09-28-2023 13:41
‎09-28-2023 13:41

So sad. The Charge 6 was finally announced today and no altimeter, despite early rumors that it would have one. Even if the altimeter was the only feature they (re-) added, I would have immediately pre-ordered it. Unfortunately now I'll need to look for something other than a Fitbit.

Esso1962
Recovery Runner
‎11-09-2023 04:09
‎11-09-2023 04:09

The absence of what for many is considered one of the primary functions - altimeter - almost feels like an oversight from the Fitbit developers.

I am still on a Charge 4 and will not purchase the much more expensive Charge 6 without the addition of an altimeter.

Should I switch to Apple after 8 years of Fitbit? I feel inclined now to do so...

Status changed to: Not currently planned
LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
Fitbit Moderator
‎12-07-2023 11:08
‎12-07-2023 11:08

Hi everyone, and thanks so much for sharing this Product Feedback! While we don’t currently have plans to release this feature, we always appreciate the passion and creativity that comes out of this Community. Since we know this idea is important to many of you, we have left voting open to continue tracking interest and will post another update if anything changes. To learn more about how Fitbit decides which product feedback is developed, visit our FAQs.

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