You can now obtain Google Maps on Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2, however it doesn’t work but

Sense 2 and Versa 4 house owners can now obtain Google Maps for Fitbit, however the precise step-by-step navigation doesn’t presently work.

Opening the system settings web page within the Fitbit app at this time ought to reveal a brand new Google Maps tile (beneath the one for Wallet). This could solely seem for Android customers with iPhone help coming in 2023.

Tapping begins the Fitbit setup course of, which begins with downloading Google Maps and granting the required permissions. (Notably, outdoors of this software, there isn’t a App Gallery/retailer for the Sense 2 and Versa 4.) 

Google Maps will then seem in your watch’s app record. Nevertheless, the mixing doesn’t but work. Your “Current trip” doesn’t seem on the high of the wearable software. If the whole lot was working correctly, there must be a “View” button. 

As a substitute, you solely have entry to Auto-start settings, with the power (by default) to allow for driving, or disable with strolling and biking. These preferences are additionally accessible within the Fitbit companion app.

Beginning navigation in your telephone can even begin navigation [on] your Fitbit system. 

Fitbit’s help article affords troubleshooting steps, however they don’t assist:

From what’s accessible now, Google Maps for Fitbit is wanting fairly primary. On the very least, the power to see current places or saved locations on the wearable app after which provoke navigation can be good. As a substitute, it seems to be like the whole lot needs to be performed in your telephone.

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