No third-party apps available on Versa 4

[EmmiAnt]

I was so excited to purchase a Versa 4, I obviously should have done more research on the watch before hand. I am very disappointed. I loved my old versa, so I didn't think I would need to research and just trusted the brand.  

I just simply want to control music on my phone. Other Third Party apps would be great as well. Is there ever a possibility that these would be added through an update, or should I just return the watch?

Also, if you would like to suggest a watch to replace this with that actually has basic smart watch capabilities would be great! 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[LZeeW]

Hello @EmmiAnt and welcome to the Community.  The Versa 4 won't be getting third party apps.  I've seen a few posts where users said they got YouTube Music Controls in a new firmware update.  So new that there is no announcement, yet.  But this will only control YouTube Music.  It won't control any other music app on your phone.

I can't help you with a suggestion for a different device.

[Sanddmann301]

I too went from a Versa 2 to a Versa 4 expecting third party apps (some I had paid for) to be available, esp the ability to control my own music. But once the Google watch was released everything fun about the Versa was stripped away. I won't be buying another Fitbit from greedy Google again, that's for sure. I have a Pixel phone but once that dies, I'm done.