While Fitbit's latest smartwatches, the Sense 2 and Versa 4, are excellent fitness trackers, they lack a crucial feature found on similarly priced smartwatches from smartphone OEMs: music playback functionality. This has led many buyers to turn to older models, like the original Fitbit Sense and Versa 3, which offer Pandora and Deezer support. If you recently purchased one of these models, we have some bad news.
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Fitbit has announced that support for Pandora and Deezer will be removed from older smartwatches like the Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, and Versa 2 starting March 31, 2023. After that date, users will no longer be able to download music they’ve already downloaded or create new Pandora/Deezer playlists on their device. Don’t miss out on your favorite tunes – make sure you update your watch before it’s too late!
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Once the change goes into effect, all smartwatches in Fitbit's portfolio will lack support for music playback. Fitbit updated its support page to highlight this change and removed the help pages for streaming services.
It's unclear why Fitbit is removing Pandora and Deezer support from its older smartwatches, but it appears the company is steering users who want advanced features like music playback and third-party app compatibility toward the premium Pixel Watch.
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With its fitness tracking features, third-party app support, music playback capabilities, and camera controls, the Pixel Watch is a great smartwatch. However, with a hefty $350 price tag—plus a monthly fee to access Fitbit Premium benefits—it might not be your best bet. Instead, opt for Samsungif you're looking to replace your old Fitbit watch without fully committing to the Fitbit ecosystem.
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