03-20-2023 05:13
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03-20-2023 05:13
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Fitbit Studio is now no longer available for development.
It seems that the debugging console is still available, if necessary, using the OS Simulator or watch, but no builds or editing of existing or new projects is possible.
Author | ch, passion for improvement.

03-23-2023 06:23
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03-23-2023 06:23
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@Guy_ Just started down the creation of a new Versa 2 app. Got the new Gallery App setup, and the app installed into the fitbit via sending the store URL to my phone and opening in app.
Now that Fitbit Studio is gone, how can I update my app from the CLI and then push to my device. Having to drag and drop the file then publish isn't bad, just time I don't want to waste developing.
Long time developer, new to Fitbit SDK.

03-23-2023 12:26
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03-23-2023 12:26
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@DJayFreshHopefully you downloaded your app from Studio so you can maintain it using CLI.
CLI can connnect to your watch and phone, allowing you to sideload your app without having to publish via Gallery.
Gondwana Software

03-23-2023 21:00 - edited 03-23-2023 21:12
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03-23-2023 21:00 - edited 03-23-2023 21:12
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@Gondwana just started development this morning. Studio doesn't exist anymore.
I can make a new post if needed, how do I sideload? I don't see any documentation on CLI connection to phone or watch.
*Edit* I had the app open in dev menu. It just kept saying "waiting for studio". And no app ever appears in the sideload list
Thanks
Long time developer, new to Fitbit SDK.

03-23-2023 21:10
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03-23-2023 21:10
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@DJayFreshThe fitbit build tool (that you start with npx fitbit) should automatically try to connect to both your phone (if necessary) and your watch when you tell it to install. If it doesn't, you can try the connect commands (type help for more info). For connections to work, your watch and phone (if necessary) will need the applicable dev bridge settings turned on.
More info here (maybe).
Gondwana Software

03-24-2023 07:00 - edited 03-24-2023 07:02
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03-24-2023 07:00 - edited 03-24-2023 07:02
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Hey, just wanted to follow up here with some info to help anyone else.
- Make sure that when you're connecting in the dev menu of the app that you also go to your watch > settings > developer bridge
- Tested with VPN and not, was able to connect, but did have better luck without VPN.
- You can individually connect to your phone first with the following command:
fitbit$ connect phone
Hope this helps,
Long time developer, new to Fitbit SDK.
