The Google Maps app on the Fitbit Versa 4 does integrate with Fitbit's workout tracking in a limited capacity. When using Google Maps for navigation during activities like walking or cycling, the app will display a summary of your fitness stats at the end of your route. This summary includes metrics such as steps taken, heart rate, and Active Zone Minutes[3][4]. However, the Google Maps app cannot be used simultaneously with the Fitbit Exercise app for full workout tracking. It's either one or the other; you can't track a workout with the Exercise app while using Google Maps for navigation, and vice versa[3].
To use Google Maps on the Versa 4, you need to have the app installed on both your smartwatch and your smartphone. Navigation is initiated from the smartphone, and turn-by-turn directions are displayed on the watch. The auto-start feature for Google Maps is enabled by default for cycling and walking, but you need to manually activate it for driving[1][4].
The Versa 4 itself offers robust fitness tracking capabilities, including automatic exercise recognition through Fitbit's SmartTrack feature, which can detect activities like walking, running, and cycling after a certain duration[2]. However, for detailed workout metrics, you would need to use the Exercise app separately from Google Maps.
In summary, while Google Maps on the Versa 4 integrates with Fitbit's fitness tracking by providing a post-activity summary, it does not allow simultaneous use with the full workout tracking features of the Exercise app.
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CToEQ_v7sMA
[2] https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/fitbit-versa-4
[3] https://9to5google.com/2022/11/15/google-maps-fitbit-app/
[4] https://screenrant.com/use-google-maps-fitbit-sense-2-versa-4-how/
[5] https://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/products/fitbit-versa-4-smartwatch
[6] https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-set-up-google-maps-on-your-fitbit-sense-2-or-versa-4/
[7] https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-use-google-maps-on-fitbit-sense-2-fitbit-versa-4
[8] https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/fitbit-versa-4