When the Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 first came out, Google said that the Google Wallet and How to Use Google Maps on Fitbit Device. Google Wallet has been around for a while, but it took a bit longer for Google Maps to arrive. The good news is that the wait is over.
With the Google Maps app for the Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 smartwatches, proud owners can get turn-by-turn directions on their wrist. But for now, it’s only on Android. This feature is still not available on iOS, but it is expected to be added later this year.
How to Install Google Maps on Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4
- Pull out your phone and open the Fitbit app.
- Tap the picture of your Avatar in the upper left corner.
- Choose your Fitbit Sense 2 or Versa 4 from the list of devices.
- Tap the button for Google Maps.
- Tap the button Setup.
- When asked, tap the button that says “App Gallery”.
- Click the + Install button.
- Turn on or off all the permissions that Google Maps needs, and then tap Proceed.
- Tap the Done button when you’re done.
How to Use Google Maps on Fitbit Device
- Open the Fitbit app on your phone.
- Tap the picture of your Avatar in the upper left corner.
- Choose your Fitbit Sense 2 or Versa 4 from the list of devices.
- Tap the button for Google Maps.
- Tap the switch by Auto-start.
- Make it possible to use cycling, driving, and/or walking.
- Open the Google Maps app on your phone.
- Type in where you want to start and where you want to go.
- Press the Start button.
What Is Fitbit?
Fitbit is an American company that makes fitness trackers that you can wear. The Fitbit Tracker, the company’s first product, came out in 2009 and was a huge hit right away. By 2014, the company had made more activity trackers and a mobile app to go along with them.
Today, Fitbit’s apps are the center of a whole system built around them. What started as a simple step tracker has grown into a full-featured activity monitor that can help you balance your weight, improve your lifestyle, and even track your vital signs.
Fitbit fitness trackers are worn on the wrist like a watch. It tells time, but it can also do a lot of other things. Modern Fitbits have sensors on the bottom that can track your blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, and number of steps.
FAQs
Reboot your phone. Make sure your phone is using a strong Wi-Fi connection or mobile data. Open the Fitbit app and log back in. Tap on the exercise tile and check if the map loads correctly this time.
The Fitbit Ionic features built-in GPS, heart rate monitoring, offline music storage and tracking for more than a dozen types of workouts, making it a great choice if you want a fitness-oriented smartwatch.
To get directions on the Pixel Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Fitbit Sense 2, or Fitbit Versa 4, you’ll need to launch Google Maps. If you’re using a Pixel or Samsung model with LTE connectivity, you can get these directions even if you don’t have your phone with you.
