Google Assistant on Fitbit: A Disappearing Feature with No Replacement
In a significant shift, Fitbit users are facing the loss of a beloved feature as Google announces the phase-out of Assistant on its smartwatches. This change, first mentioned in 2024, is now being implemented and leaving many users wondering about the future of their devices. With the cessation of Assistant's functionality yet to be replaced by any alternative, Fitbit's evolution has raised concerns among its loyal user base.
In a quiet update released in late March, Google confirmed that the Assistant feature would be phased out over the coming weeks. Current users of the Fitbit platform have begun receiving in-app notifications indicating that Assistant is being "turned down" and will soon stop functioning altogether.
We want to share an update regarding Google Assistant on Fitbit Smartwatches:
— Fitbit Moderator, Fitbit Community, March 21, 2025While Google Assistant continues to thrive on Android phones and other devices—with the Pixel Watch being one of the next wearables to receive it—Fitbit smartwatches are unfortunately being left behind in this transitional phase.
