How to make different models co-exist within the app.

[Monkeyrafa]

In the past I was able to have different models connected to the app. For example, I could have a Versa 2 and Alta HR connected at the same time, and I could easily switch between my smartwatches. Now that’s not possible, at least, when trying to add, for example, a Luxe, when a Sensa 2 is already connected, or a Versa 3, it will delete the first connection in order to make available the second one. Conclusion, you can only have one of those models added to the app not 2 or more. Is there a way to go around that?

[JohnnyRow]

It was only with older models (Alta HR in your case) that was possible. Not easily possible now though much requested.

Only possible way is to totally remove one watch from account, then add another, not worth the trouble in most cases for most people.

[Guy_]

Hi @Monkeyrafa - there exists the possibility of having multiple accounts with one watch on each.

You need only logout/login to switch viewing the watch data.

Your post is moved to the Sense 2 forum as the most recent watch.

[t.parker]

@Guy_ but that isn't solution to the problem. Two different accounts don't sync data between each other (although it may be possible to write something that will sync two account to some degree). OP asks about ability like Garmin's TrueUp feature where I can have my 2 watches and bike computer on one account and all devices contribute to my data. Fitbit (as usual) had that in past until Ionic. Not sure if the Gallery excuse is still valid but if so then somebody should stop using singletons in code of Fitbit app 🙂 (my guess for why Gallery would work only with currently synced device).

[Guy_]

@t.parker - agree, if you need to consolidate the data, but that may not always be the objective.

With the fast charge of the more recent watches there may be no need to switch watches anyway, unless it is for a different use.

It depends largely on the reason for using 2 watches as to the best option within the limitations imposed by Fitbit.

I often wear more than one watch to compare results and don't want the data consolidated.

Also I prefer not to mix apples and oranges to get a consistent view from the primary watch but that may not be the case for everyone.

[t.parker]

@Guy_ I think you and I represent a very minor use case 🙂 I also have two Fitbit accounts exactly for that reason - to compare devices (especially, when a new device is released). I have multiple accounts for every brand I own so I can compare results :). And for that, I have two mobile phones, too. Although, now Samsung made it so much easier to change accounts with biometrics and password wallet but out of habit I use two mobile phones. but most regular users don't do it. One use case I can think of is to use two accounts on a single device because there is only one mobile phone available but I believe it's a very rare case. Looking at use cases when the request for that feature has been brought up there are two major situations users want it:

- Aesthetics: using "prettier" devices on a daily basis, "uglier" in the gym, etc.
- Safety: Use the cheaper devices in situations they may get damaged easily, keep the more expensive ones for less risky times. For example, I could use the old Charge 4 (which is dirty cheap now) for rock climbing without risking damaging my Sense or Sense 2.

Yet, sadly I must agree with you. If Fitbit implemented data consolidation between different devices most likely we'd be comparing apples to oranges. That requires a little bit more sophistication to make sure data is consistent across different devices and I don't quite trust Fitbit's SW engineering. Also, at this moment there isn't much of data that needs to be merged (unlike Garmin's training data which needs to build the overall performance picture of a person across devices). With Garmin, using the TrueUp feature is quite common. I have two watches added but use only one (although switched to the old F6Pro when I was updating maps on F7 and that was taking ages, a huge dataset). I find it more important to sync between my bike computer and the watch to make sure my training status is up to date, etc. It requires me to help with that process, for example by using a chest strap so HR/HRV data comes from the same source regardless of the device I use (as Spock would say, it's only logical :)). Yet, it works brilliantly. A friend of mine additionally uses a diving watch as a part of his "fleet of devices" and that synchronizes as well.

Fitbit isn't so diverse when it comes to a purpose for devices (all of them offer pretty much very same functionality) so I don't quite see much use for merging data from different watches on its platform (except for two use cases I mentioned above, which aren't my use cases).