Tiles are like quick-access widgets, but with no apps on the watch outside of the Fitbit-made ones, I guess there’s nothing else to provide quick access to. There are a handful installed, but no extras to choose from. That limitation extends to the tiles as well. This could – and most definitely should – change down the road, but for now, app support is basically nil.
#Manage apps in fitbit install
I didn’t use many on my Versa 3, but the Starbucks app and my simple Golf GPS app were handy, and now I can’t install them.
Searching the Fitbit Gallery in the app, outside of the Fitbit apps installed out of the box, I can find no other apps at all. In the same vein, it looks like there aren’t any third party apps available either. With Bluetooth as the main connection between your phone and watch, much of that extra confusion is gone and I’ve noticed a more-solid connection and less missed notifications on the Versa 4 than on my Versa 3. The older Versa’s all had Wi-Fi and it was never clear when they would and wouldn’t use it to connect to things like messages and other weather info. It’s in here, apparently, just not enabled. In some ways, I like the removal of Wi-Fi for the Versa 4. And there’s no indication that it is on the way, either. With no Wi-Fi or any real access to local storage by apps, there’s no way to download and listen to music directly from this watch at this point. Now, we need to talk about some things I don’t like at all about this watch. I’m not sure why they are waiting, but these features definitely feel like a sure thing. I know we usually say “never buy tech today based on a promise for tomorrow,” but Fitbit and Google have not only stated that these integrations are coming: it is prominently displayed on the Versa 4 landing page, too. I already know my bank card works with Google Wallet and having Google Maps on my wrist while driving is one of the handful of things I really do want in a smartwatch. With this being a tech accessory, that’s the sort of setup I’m here for.įinally, in the list of things I like so far about this watch, the promise of Google Maps and Google Wallet have me excited.
#Manage apps in fitbit update
Everything worked the first time, it walked me through the process easily, and I was up and running with the latest firmware update in about 10 minutes.
#Manage apps in fitbit pro
I didn’t have to re-try anything or attempt the connection between my Versa 4 and my Pixel 6 Pro over and over before getting up and running. I also really enjoyed the simple setup process Fitbit has honed over the years. I think the animations and smoothness could still use a bit of cleanup to get on the level of a Samsung Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch, but it is far more responsive than previous Versa watches for sure. Fitbit’s version of the smartwatch experience depends largely on quick-glance info, and the UI delivers that seamlessly, with smoother animations and better touch response than before. After all, it is a fitness tracker first, so playing around on your watch for long periods of time isn’t really something you’ll be doing with this device on a regular basis. It all works pretty well together and this UI layout makes more sense than the previous Fitbit attempts, even if only a bit.
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