The watch-styleFitbit Sense 2and Fitbit Versa 4 were released in 2022, just months before theGoogle Pixel Watch. Sporting high prices compared to most fitness trackers and limited functionality compared to full-fledged smartwatches, the Sense and Versa aren’t as easy to recommend as many ofour favorite fitness trackers. However, they have a unique and useful feature among fitness trackers. They come with Google Maps integration that delivers detailed navigation directions to your wrist. Here’s how to set it up.
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How to set up Google Maps on your Fitbit Sense 2 or Versa 4
Getting Google Maps instructions on your compatible Fitbit tracker is simple, and the Fitbit app makes the process easy to follow. Here’s how to get it done.
With that, Google Maps is ready to go on your Fitbit device.
How to use Google Maps on your Fitbit Sense 2 or Versa 4
The Google Maps app on your Fitbit Sense 2 or Fitbit Versa 4 is tied to the Google Maps app on your phone, which does all the heavy lifting. By default, when you start walking or cycling navigation on the Google Maps app on your phone, directions are delivered to your wrist automatically. If you prefer to get directions on your phone, turn this feature off for either cycling or walking. You can also enable directions on your Fitbit for driving navigation.
TapGoogle Mapsin your Fitbit device’s settings (as described above in steps 1 through 4) to change when directions display on your Fitbit. Here, you’re presented with easy-to-understand options to customize when Google Maps opens on your Fitbit and the option to disconnect Google Maps from Fitbit.
Looking beyond Fitbit
If you’re looking for a wrist-mounted device with more apps, venture outside the fitness tracker bubble. When you’re ready to make that leap, we have a handy list ofgreat Wear OS watchesyou can check out. They run Google Maps and plenty more apps.
