Fitbit Sense 2, Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatches Gain Support for Google Maps on Android: Report

While Google Maps can be downloaded on the Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4, turn-by-turn navigation support is yet to be added.

Written by Himani Jha, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 22 December 2022 12:44 IST

Fitbit Sense 2, Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatches Gain Support for Google Maps on Android: Report

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Google announced Maps support for the Fitbit Versa 4, Sense 2 (centre, right) in November

Highlights

Fitbit Sense 2, Versa 4 can't use Google Maps navigation at the moment
It will reportedly be rolled out to iPhone users in 2023
Google Maps can be downloaded from the Fitbit app on the phone

Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatches are reportedly getting support for Google Maps, nearly a month after it was announced by Google. Support for the company's widely used navigation service is now rolling out for Android users, while Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 owners who have paired the smartwatches to an iPhone will have to wait until 2023 for Google Maps support. The company previously added support for the Google Wallet app on Fitbit watches last month.

According to a report by 9to5Google, Google Maps app support is available for download on both Fitbit smartwatches from the official app, as long as you have an Android phone. The Google Maps app on the Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatches seem to be very basic.

However, the integration is not working as advertised, according to the report. The “Current trip” reportedly does not appear at the top of the Fitbit watch app. Also, users only have access to Auto-start settings. They can enable or disable it for driving, walking, and cycling. You can already access these features on the Fitbit companion app, which means Google still has to enable the step-by-step navigation for these smartwatches.

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Users will be required to start navigation on their Android phone while it is connected to the Fitbit Sense 2 or Fitbit Versa 4 via Bluetooth. This means the app requires a constant Bluetooth connection to function on both Fitbit smartwatches.

To download Google Maps on your Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 smartwatches, you will be required to go to the device settings tab in the Fitbit app and click on the new Google Maps icon. Once downloaded, grant the necessary permissions after you open it via the app list.

Last month, the Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 received a new software update that brought new features like handling on-wrist incoming phone calls from the paired smartphone, and the ability to turn off the screen with a hand gesture.

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Fitbit Sense 2

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Compatible OS Android, iOS

Dial Shape Square

Ideal For Unisex

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Fitbit Versa 4

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Companion app
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Good looks, sharp screen
Alexa support, on-wrist calls
Good step and sleep tracking
Excellent app and fitness data analysis
Six months of Premium subscription free with the purchase

Bad
Unreliable heart rate tracking
Average battery life
A bit expensive on the whole

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