When is the Fitbit app going away?

[ravenfrank]

I have an original Versa that does exactly what I want it to. I don't need any extra bells and whistles. I don't jog, run, or visit a gym. I walk. I eat. I sleep. I like basic tracking like sleep, heart rate info, and steps.

My question to the forum is: when is Google taking over? Will I lose all of the functions I use on my watch? Why did Fitbit sell to Google?

Thanks

Frank

[LZeeW]

@ravenfrank   Google bought Fitbit in 2021.  It's a done deal.  The Fitbit app isn't going away.  Pixel Watch users use the Fitbit app for activity and health tracking, so I think this is why Google bought Fitbit.  Fitbit released the original Versa in 2018.  It probably won't receive any future software updates, unless there is a security update.  Unless there is a big surprise, you should be able to keep doing what you are doing.  Please keep in mind that rechargeable batteries have a lifespan.  Your battery is a bit old and it might give up,

[Julia_G]

Hi, @ravenfrank , although Google has bought Fitbit, they have so far continued to support older Fitbit devices (like your original Versa) and the app.  I would expect that to continue at least for the near future.

And as the Fitbit app continues to support much newer devices than your original Versa I would expect it to be around for the lifetime of your device.  So please don’t worry!

Of course no one in this community knows Fitbit plans for the future, but I am guessing that if what you want to track things like your sleep, heart rate info, and steps, you can rely on there being a tracker that will fit your needs well into the future - hopefully still made by Google/ Fitbit.

It is true, as @LZeeW has mentioned, that all rechargeable batteries have a limited lifespan, so if you have an original Versa, there may be a time in the near future when it needs replacing.  I am guessing that there will still be a good option for you as someone who wants a fairly simple tracker that will give you your total daily steps, sleep details, and basic heart health info.  I don’t think that\s going away.