Google has been announcing the redesigned Fitbit app for some time, but has not given an estimated date for users of Fitbit wearables. Earlier this week, Google announced that the redesigned Fitbit app is finally rolling out to all users worldwide.
With a simplified look and better organization of its tabs, the new Fitbit app promises to give users the health and wellness information they need right up front, which is exactly what we’ve been asking for all along.
Along with the release announcement, Google also highlighted some of the most important changes found in the new Fitbit app. For starters, users can now customize the stats they want to see by tapping Edit at the top of the Today tab. They can also select focus points based on personal goals and see the most important stats.
The new Fitbit app accurately tracks runs and walks even without wearing a Fitbit device or Google Pixel Watch. You can now simply connect your phone to the Fitbit app to automatically track steps or workouts directly from the Today screen.
The new Coach tab now offers users a filterable exercise database. You can filter by exercise type, duration, equipment required, trainer and more. In addition, those who pay for Fitbit Premium will get more content such as interval training classes, dance cardio classes, andworkouts from Alo Moves and Tone It Up.
Finally, new and improved privacy controls have been added to allow users to control what is saved and shared. Also, Google says your Fitbit health and fitness data will not be used for Google ads and will be kept separate from that specific data.
The redesigned Fitbit app comes with charts with relevant and easy-to-understand information about metrics and highlight patterns. To learn more about a specific metric, you can tap on it to see what it means for your health and fitness.
