The new Google Maps integration on the Fitbit Versa 4 allows users to receive turn-by-turn directions directly on their wrist, enhancing navigation convenience. Here's how it works:
Setup Process
1. Open the Fitbit App: Start by opening the Fitbit app on your smartphone. Tap the settings icon or your profile picture, depending on the app version, and select your Versa 4 device.
2. Install Google Maps: If Google Maps is not installed on your Versa 4, you will be prompted to do so. Tap "App Gallery" to access the store, then select "Install" to download the Google Maps app. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. Configure Permissions: Once installed, you may need to grant necessary permissions for Google Maps to function properly.
Using Google Maps
- Navigation Initiation: To use Google Maps on your Versa 4, start navigation on your smartphone's Google Maps app. Enter your destination and select your mode of transportation (driving, cycling, or walking).
- Auto-Start Feature: By default, the Google Maps app on your Versa 4 will automatically open and display directions when you start cycling or walking navigation on your phone. For driving, you need to manually open the Google Maps app on your watch.
- Turn-by-Turn Directions: The Versa 4 will display turn-by-turn directions, allowing you to navigate without needing to check your phone constantly. You can view upcoming steps by swiping up on the watch.
- Activity Summary: After completing a navigation session while cycling or walking, Google Maps will provide an activity summary on your Versa 4, including steps taken, heart rate, and Active Zone Minutes.
Requirements
- Bluetooth Connection: Google Maps requires a Bluetooth connection between your Versa 4 and smartphone to function. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
- Google Maps App: The Google Maps app must be running in the background on your smartphone for it to work on your Versa 4.
Limitations
- Independent Use: The Google Maps app on the Versa 4 cannot function independently of your smartphone. It acts as an extension, displaying directions initiated on your phone.
- Workout Tracking: Google Maps and workout tracking cannot be used simultaneously. You must choose one or the other during an activity.
Overall, the Google Maps integration on the Fitbit Versa 4 offers a convenient way to navigate while keeping your phone out of sight, making it particularly useful for cyclists and pedestrians.
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