The redesigned iOS Fitbit app is rolling out!

[LizzyFitbit]

Hello everyone!

I would like to announce that the redesigned Fitbit app starts rolling out today! This new app will help you reach your goals, and bring the health and wellness information right on hand.

Check out our latest blog for how to get the most out of the new app. 

Note: Please be patient if you don't see the update right away, as it will take some time to roll out completely.

Happy stepping!

[Clowngal]

This is exactly what I wanted to say but didn't quite know how to put it into words.  Thanks for requesting this change/update!  I  really hope Fitbit listens to you and implements this soon.

[SunsetRunner]

They are now flooding the iOS App Store with fake positive reviews. “I love it!” Who’s going to believe that with tons of highly negative comments here?

[mattarosa]

Too little too late for me. I have completely lost trust in Fitbit and Google and am actively seeking an alternative. 

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Too little, too late. 

[Jgo07]

It looks like a 2 year old designed this. It is terrible. Bring back the old version. You will lose followers with this. 

[Podunk]

Hey, in this thread, one of the community members was good enough to provide links to responses recently made by Fitbit/Google. After reading the responses, it looks like changes will be made that will make both Fitbits iOS and android apps more like what we had. They also say that the step streak will be restored handmade retroactive. The screens will be more motivating and colorful. Nothing was said about making them more accessible for people with disabilities, such as blind and disabled. No commitment was made to a Disability Support team to maximize the results. People with permanent or temporary disabilities might achieve using the Fitbit/Google Product. I am listening with an open mind and with some skepticism. No date was given only soon. Also, the digital battery charge will be placed on the home screen and home screen navigation will be improved. Again, I don’t know what this means, and as a skeptic , I will approach this with an open mind in hopes that something positive is actually going to happen. I have dictated this on my iPhone and hope you will be able to understand my rambling. Do the Fitbit development team or quality and performance people I am available by phone anytime you wish 8 AM to 6 PM , ET, USA. As a blind user, I hope that the changes will make information in graphs more accessible, and that the experience I another blind users, yet will mower closely approximate that of the cited user.
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[WWA]

Where is the link with this news?

[Boggledorf]

You mean at no time do you intend to make your customers happy.  Thanks for the heads up.  When someone tells you who they are, believe them.

[Laurie36024]

Thank you so much for all the information!!! ♥️

[Podunk]

The information I found was on the verge website if I remember correctly, and I believe there was something also posted in the Fitbit log. I wish that I could see and could better help but I’m unable to provide the links necessary for you to go directly to the Fitbit blog, and the verge website for this information.
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[ExBrooklyn]

I posted the Verge link yesterday. Here it is again for anyone who missed it...https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/17/23921279/fitbit-step-streak-app-battery-percentage

[cobergejr]

I personally think leaving the amount of battery charge left on the fitbit from the app was the dumbest decision ever. 

[banct]

@WWA and @Podunk Google's post to the Fitbit blog is here: https://community.fitbit.com/t5/The-Pulse-Fitbit-Community-Blog/Your-Feedback-Matters-Updates-coming...

[SunsetRunner]

Thank you!  I just got so frustrated with the app, I decided to post.  Has been great response.  So far, 100% agree with me.  Probably Google's bright idea to change the app of a product that was doing well for all these years.  Obviously, Google didn't ask the customers if they would like changes.  Big mistake and hopefully with this great response, they might listen and do something.  Thanks for your response!  Sara

[ktd]

I think that’s a good sign for those staying. But  I made my decision to leave when they showed us that they weren’t putting in any customer research into their decisions. It revealed the essential Google-ness of their decision making, if you will. 

[AlabamaTim]

The new app for iOS stinks beyond the putrid aroma of the pit in an outhouse! The old version displayed all my priority info at a glance, without having to scroll down to find it. This new user interface wastes visual space and my time. This new app does not supply the PERCENTAGE of battery charge. Full/medium/low does NOT cut it!

 The old version updated information without me having to manually sync with the Charge 3 to get it. My wife's Charge 5 use, with the new app, has the same issue; so it is not the model of the Fitbit causing the problem. I will not be upgrading until this is fixed. If my Charge 3 dies before a change, it will not be replaced by another model of Fitbit. I will use my phone or buy a different tracker instead.

If an update cannot be made to fix this, give us the option to go back to the old visual display. It contains ALL the info I need or want!

[SunsetRunner]

The new app really sucks. My first fitbit. Probably my last too. 

[RiekoC]

In case you haven't seen the 16 Oct 2023 announcement, the Fitbit app will be updated to return features that were requested, including % battery. Rollout will likely be gradual. So you may want to keep checking to see if the update is available for you

Click here to read the announcement: Updates coming to Fitbit app 

[Annosmond]

Wow,so they actually listened to us all? .

That's good news thank you RiekoC,as I hadn't seen the announcement 😊😊

[Bambam5]

You're updated app is very dreary. Whoever did this maybe needs a transfer to another department. Please put it back the old way.

[BEhh]

Bambam5

”. . . a transfer to another department.” Love this! Made me chuckle. Thank you.