How to move Fitbit to your Google account

FITBIT is making a big change that will affect all existing users over the next couple of years.

Last year the company announced that everyone will need to use a Google account by 2025.

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While that’s still a way away, you’ll have to do it eventually.

So if you’re planning to stick with your current Fitbit, you may as well get it done sooner rather than later.

It’s important to note that new Fitbit owners will only be able to set up with a Google account, so this won’t affect you.

“You aren’t required to move to a Google Account immediately, but will need to move by 2025,” Google says.

Legacy Fitbit account holders can follow the steps below to switch their account.

How to switch my Fitbit to a Google Account

First of all, make sure your Fitbit app is up-to-date.

Go to the Today tab and select the settings icon in the top left.

Find Manage your account.

Hit Move account.

Next, tap Get Started.

From there, tap Step 1: Choose your Google Account.

This should show you a list of accounts – select the Google account you wish to use.

Next, tap Step 2: Review and confirm your Fitbit Setup.

You’ll need to review your profile details.

Select the data you wish to switch across, then hit Continue.

Now go to Step 3: Review how Google uses Fitbit data and agree to move.

Here you can read Google’s privacy policy, then select Agree and move.

You’ll also be asked if you want to share your data for research purposes – select either I Agree or No thanks.

Lastly, you’ll be asked if you want to sync data with Google’s Health Connect API – you can tap Turn On on Not now.

To finish, tap Done.

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