Fitbits will soon lose the ability to sync with computers

The Fitbit Ionic currently lets you download music to the device.

Enlarge / The Fitbit Ionic currently lets you download music to the device. (credit: Valentina Palladino)

Fitbit owners who like to sync their fitness tracker with a computer to enable offline listening of downloaded music without a monthly fee will soon need to change their approach.

As spotted by 9to5Google on Saturday, Fitbit will no longer allow users to sync their devices over a computer starting in October.

"On October 13, 2022, we're removing the option to sync your Fitbit device with the Fitbit Connect app on your computer," a Fitbit support page reads. "Download and use the Fitbit app on your phone to sync your device."

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The Fitbit Ionic currently lets you download music to the device.

Enlarge / The Fitbit Ionic currently lets you download music to the device. (credit: Valentina Palladino)

Fitbit owners who like to sync their fitness tracker with a computer to enable offline listening of downloaded music without a monthly fee will soon need to change their approach.

As spotted by 9to5Google on Saturday, Fitbit will no longer allow users to sync their devices over a computer starting in October.

"On October 13, 2022, we're removing the option to sync your Fitbit device with the Fitbit Connect app on your computer," a Fitbit support page reads. "Download and use the Fitbit app on your phone to sync your device."

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August 08, 2022 at 09:59PM

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