Fitbit app gets a handful of useful new features

Fitbit has decided to materialize certain feedback received from many customers still using its products. A handful of new features are now coming to the Fitbit app, which should have a positive impact on both the platform and the Fitbit app.

First on the list of changes coming to the Fitbit app is related to battery percentage. In addition to seeing the battery under “Fitbit Connected Devices” in the app, the latest update also adds battery percentage to the Today tab so users can easily see their battery level.

The US-based company confirmed that this specific feature is not only coming to Fitbit devices, but also for the first time to Pixel Watch models.

The next new feature coming to the Fitbit device brings improved goal celebrations. Starting this week, Android users should start seeing celebrations when they reach certain milestones. The same feature will be rolled out to iOS users in early January.

The next feature added in the latest update is not new. The sequence of steps was removed in a previous update, but is now making a return at the request of users. Fitbit users can now tap the Steps tile in their Today tab to see active streaks displayed below their Steps chart.

Last but not least, focus metrics can be customized to highlight specific health and fitness goals. If the presets aren’t suitable, Fitbit users can now create their own unique Today screen.