Weather App on Charge 6

[JonDavidL]

Well … here we go again. I started the “Weather App on Charge 5” suggestion 2 yrs ago and watched it climb by hundreds of “likes” only to be completely ignored by Fitbit/Google, so I figure let’s try again.

Please add a simple weather app to the new Charge 6. You had it on the Charge 3 and Charge 4, so why not on the 5 and 6? Let’s get this done!

[Rosco0127]

Ok it try using duck duck go

[Rosco0127]

It did not work do it make a difference if I'm using a tablet? 

[babaw]

I just purchased th Fitbit Charge 6. I previously had a Fitbit Versa which had the weather app. I checked it every day. Please add this app to the Charge 6. I miss it and am wondering if my purchase of the Charge 6 is a mistake. I also wish there were more clock faces including one which will tell me how much battery life is still available on my watch.

[CJCS]

Would use at least daily or more- weather changes quickly in a day where I live 

[PH_Tracker]

@Fitbit 

when could we expect to have this feature added to the charge 6? I believe customers are still waiting. I’d check the weather daily on my watch, specially in Texas!! 
thanks in advance!

[mixeddmi]

I woke up this morning and thought I would check the weather before I got out of bed, only to find out the fitbit charge 6 does not have a weather app like my charge 3 did ( my charge 3 broke and I asked for a charge 6 for Father's day ).  Sure hope fitbit adds the weather app back in!

[atencate]

For sure - I was also disappointed that this was discontinued! 

[Redhat1112]

Why was the weather app excluded in the first place?

[VanDT]

My Samsung Fit2 finally gave up the ghost, and because I liked the form factor, I moved to a Charge 6. The Fit2 watch face I used just had time, date, steps, charge level, and a little icon for the weather with a number for the temperature. This worked great for me - and the amount of screen real estate taken up by one small icon and two digits for temperature was very reasonable.

Adding an icon and a temperature display to, say, the Target display, seems like it would be reasonably doable. I am also a little surprised I have to swipe to get a charge level reading, but I guess that is not a huge deal.

[BTekin]

I just had to replace my Fitbit Charge 4 with the Charge 6.  Love the much easier to read info and easy to use timer and stopwatch features.

However, why is there no weather app?   Come on Fitbit/Google, you can do better than this!!! 

I don’t always have pockets for my phone  but my fitbit is always on unless on the charger.   

PLEASE add the weather app!   Pretty please??  

[pumplebear]

Another +1 for a weather app, seriously how hard can it be - I am so disappointed it's not on the 6 I'm thinking of returning 

[pumplebear]

@LizzyFitbit any danger of an update? This can't be a difficult piece of coding and clearly in demand 🤷‍:female_sign:

[Vergeblu]

Please, Fitbit, add the weather app to the Charge 6!!!  You had it on previous versions, so why did you remove it to the upgraded model?  It's such a useful tool to have, and so many Charge 6 owners would be SO grateful if you would add it back in.  Please, please, please!!

[Vergeblu]

I agree 100%  The weather app is an important app to add to the Fitbit Charge 6!! I can't imagine why Fitbit decided to remove it on the updated Charge watches. Fitbit:  PLEASE add it back in!!!!  Listen to the feedback!

[PH_Tracker]

@LizzyFitbit how many likes/engagements does the post need to be shared internally? It surely has some interest.

For all interested in the community, there is a case open (August 2024) with the technical team to look into this request. Feel free to call Fitbit to get an update and follow up on it to gain more traction…

Adding the weather app to Charge6

Look up the Fitbit phone number in the US.

Moderator Edit: Personal info removed

[Zoltar]

It really shouldn't be too hard to add to the device, considering I was able to install it from the gallery list from my previous Fitbit Versa 2 with some slightly diminished features, screenshots posted in another thread concerning the weather app. 

[Rachaelsana]

We absolutely need the weather app on the charge 6.  I don't want to wear a Fitbit as large as the sense I like the charge and it needs the weather out It's imperative. 

[0opsie]

I’m so disappointed in the Charge 6. Set it up today. No weather app. No news app. I had been told that these were available in store. I regret this purchase and will try and return. 

[negativecreep]

Agree wholeheartedly. I miss the ability on Charge 3/4 to quickly glance at my tracker for current temp vs. retrieving and opening my phone. I upvoted this same thread on the Charge 5 hoping the developers would listen for the next iteration. Please bring back the weather app, Google!!

[Bonsino]

I agree, we need to have a weather app for Fitbit charge 6. So annoying at having to get phone out of my pocket, having the app on device enables the ability to quickly check temperature or if any rain or storms are predicted. 

[Momkotafit]

Please please please add weather. Like everyone is saying… we shouldn’t have to take out our phones to check the weather. 

[PH_Tracker]

Has there been any updated on the Weather app for the Charge 6? Very much needed.

If someone has called recently asking about this, please post the case number for following up!

[PH_Tracker]

Note, I was able to install the weather app by opening this (Versa) app on my phone. I then selected to open with the Fitbit app and download.

It worked!

https://www.reddit.com/r/fitbit/comments/1bsn1j7/til_you_can_install_the_weather_app_on_the_charge/?...

If the link doesn't show up google it or find it on Reddit.

[Rosco0127]

This is what is it shows for me

[Rosco0127]