Fitbit, now under the Google umbrella, is rolling out a major update for several of its devices. New features and significant improvements promise to transform the user experience for Fitbit Sense 2, Versa 4, Charge 6, and Inspire 3 owners. Discover the new features that will boost your fitness tracking!
More accurate heart monitoring thanks to artificial intelligence
The biggest improvement in this update is the accuracy of heart rate tracking. Thanks to Google's advances in machine learning, all current Fitbit models benefit from more accurate heart rate measurement.
The benefits for the user: โ A more precise calculation of calories burned โ A refined measurement of โActive Zone Minutesโ โ More reliable overall monitoring of health and performance
This improvement demonstrates Fitbit's commitment to providing ever more relevant data to its users.
YouTube Music comes to your wrist
Lucky Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 owners can now control YouTube Music directly from their watch. This feature allows you to:
Please note: A YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium subscription is required to take full advantage of this feature.
Improved readability and more precise geolocation
The Sense 2 and Versa 4 benefit from new accessibility options:โ Magnification functionโ Ability to zoomโ Text size adjustment
These improvements make reading information more comfortable, especially during exercise.
The GPS accuracy of these models is also optimized. The watches can now intelligently switch between their built-in antenna and that of the paired smartphone for more reliable location.
Automatic detection of new training types
The Auto Detect function is enhanced on several models:
Sense 2 and Versa 4:โ Added auto-detection for elliptical, rowing, and spinningโ Adds to already supported running, walking, and cycling
Inspire 3: โ 20 new workout types added โ Automatic detection of running, walking, cycling, elliptical, rowing and spinning
Charge 6: โ Automatic detection of running, walking, cycling, elliptical, rowing and spinning โ Improved GPS accuracy in paired mode with a smartphone
How to install the update?
To take advantage of these new features:
Note: The rollout is happening in stages, please be patient if the update is not immediately available to you.
This major update demonstrates Fitbitโs (and Googleโs) commitment to continually enriching the user experience of its devices. With the gradual addition of non-fitness apps like Google Maps and Google Wallet, Fitbit is expanding its reach. Users can look forward to more Google features in the future, like Google Assistant, which would further strengthen Fitbitโs competitiveness in the wearables market.
Don't wait any longer to update your Fitbit and enjoy these exciting new features that will make your device a true daily health and wellness assistant!
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