Fitbit app users are prompted to switch to Google Health

Google is prompting the remaining users of the Fitbit app to switch to its Google Health app. TechRadar reports that the change appears mandatory: when users open Fitbit, a message recommends an update, and the only available button says “Update.” The prompt cannot be dismissed.

Users have complained about the change on social media, according to TechRadar. Some said they miss Fitbit features, including viewing earlier workout and sleep data, food tracking, and estimates of health for their age. One user said they were a Premium member and objected to paying for the new app.

TechRadar also reports that Google Health has drawn criticism over its AI assistant. Users have described it as producing inaccurate workout and food-tracking information. Google added an option to disable the assistant, the article says.

The report does not give a date for when all remaining Fitbit users will have to switch. It says Google had previously encouraged users to move to Google Health, but that the change had not been mandatory. TechRadar says alternatives to Google Health are available, though it describes them as unlike Fitbit’s discontinued app.