Versa 2 Spotify during work out?

[Slay]

Does anyone know how to use the Spotify app during running the work out apps? It seems like I have to back out of my workout to change songs with the Spotify app. I don’t want to use the workaround of the built-in music program just want to use the Spotify app. Thank you

[JaanaV]

I`m having same problem, so I would like to hear solution to this problem.

[N8teGee · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the community @Slay and @JaanaV 

As far as I know there is no solution, Fitbit OS doesn't currently allow for multi-tasking. So during workouts the only way to control music is to swipe down and use the stock music controls. With this method you will be able to skip or go back to previous tracks, but not able to select a different playlist. 

[JaanaV]

This is a bad news. Versa 2 has been marketed with spotify app, but it can`t be used while exercising. I was expecting that I can control spotify with my versa 2 while exercising. Are everybody else satisfied with this app, or am I the only one who is complaining?

[jojothetechie]

I found this thread while googling the same issue. What's the point of having an app to control Spotify on a watch most known for its workout features if you can't actually use it while working out. You guys definitely dropped the ball on this one. Instead of Fitbit Pay and Alexa, I would much rather have the option to switch to Spotify by holding down the side button on my Versa 2. I don't know who's testing these products, but it's definitely not someone that's actually using these features.

[Kro23]

200% agree! Doesn't make sense at all!!

[Dlynne20000000]

Spotify was the main reason I bought the versa 2. But ya...what's the point if you can't control it while in excercise mode. Very dissapointed!!!!!!

[Mithras90]

I noticed this too.....

To be able to control Spotify while working out was half the reason I bought this, now I can't even do that without backing out of the workout. Utterly useless and extremely retarded. 

Very dissapointed in Fitbit.

[Dlynne20000000]

LOL That's exactly what I thought. Like did no one test the Versa 2 and tell the designers "hey, I think you guys should figure out how to make spotify accessible while you use the workout tracker...because isn't that main point of a fitbit...to track you workout". To me the Alexa and pay are completely useless. 

[Mithras90]

They probably did, it was probably rather some Business or Marketing guy that doesn't understand MVP thinking that wanted it to launch without that very essential part of it fixed because they're going by "MVP" and wanted it on the market asap.

They didn't just understand that a Spotify-controller that disables the ability to track your fitness, and vice versa, in a "smart fitness" watch, is not a Viable or Valuable Product....

[LucasMel]

I totally agree with you all. Is Fitbit responding here that they will work on it or not?

[Lexib613]

Here to ask if FitBit has fixed this yet? Got mine on Black Friday and I thought this was the case. Can FitBit please make this accessible to us? 

[jwlbrace]

This is SO ridiculous... I'll be sending mine back to Amazon pronto.

1) I find out it's not really a Spotify app, just a Bluetooth control

2) it doesn't work when exercising

So basically its only function is to look like a douche bag at a house party skipping tracks?

[As15]

Same here, very disappointed. Fitbit should at least respond or work on a solution. Sounds like a lot of people feel the same way. Should have spent a little more and just got the smart watch. 

[MLHans]

But it wont with spotify!? Still... I am confused why it was marketed with Spotify? Why do we not have an update??? Why is there already a new watch?!?

[AB1990]

Wow just discovered this, seriously disappointing. As everyone else is saying on the thread, what's the point?!

[Mithras90]

No one knows. No communication from Fitbit either whether or not they're working on it.

[JamieG2020]

Yeah I discovered this yesterday. It’s absolutely useless. 

[Sicilia]

This is really disappointed. One of the reasons I bought the Charge 4 was only because of the Spotify. Any position from FitBit about this issue?

[Mzn93]

I just got my versa 2 and found this thread while searching for a way to listen to Spotify while exercising, very disappointing, Wish I bought other smart watch, waste of money