Why does the Fitbit App need access to the Media Library ?

[ZakIsFit]

Recently I got the Fitbit Flex 2 and I have been wondering why the app on IOS needs access to Media Library because I dont see a way on how I can play music through the device 

[MarcoGFitbit · Accepted solution]

Hello @ZakIsFit, it's great you have you on board the Community! 

Usually the Fitbit app requests access to location, for SmartRun as it uses the GPS to track a path for a run (when having the phone with you), to pictures, in case you'd like to share your daily goals, as it takes a screenshot and saves it and it also requests access to the camera, to use the barcode scanner when logging food. Did you receive a specific message for Media Library or have you received any other individual requests?

I hope this information had been helpful, I'll be waiting for your reply! 

[ZakIsFit]

Hello, I do remember it asking for a request to the Music Library but I do not remember what it said exactly. It's just when I go into the settings on my iphone and look at the fitbit app in settings it says it wants access to Location, Photos, Media Library and it has the notifications and background app refresh.

[MarcoGFitbit]

Hello @ZakIsFit, I understand. perhaps it was cellular data and motion & fitness, which are the other requests the app make. On your phone go to Settings > Fitbit to check the permissions the app currently has. 

Keep me posted in case you need anything else!