How do I use Google Maps on my Fitbit device?

1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap Devices your device image.
2. Tap the Google Maps tile.
   • If you see a message that the Google Maps app isn’t installed, tap App Gallery and follow the on-screen instructions to add the Google Maps app to your Fitbit device, then return to the previous screen.
   • If you see a message that the Google Maps app isn’t installed on your phone, tap the app store link to download it.
3. Tap Setup and follow the on-screen instructions to set up Google Maps on your Fitbit device.
   • Note that if you use the Fitbit app on an iPhone, you must tap Allow when prompted to give Google Maps access to use Bluetooth.

When auto-start is turned on, the Google Maps app automatically opens on your Fitbit device when you start navigation on your phone. By default, auto-start is turned on for cycling and walking navigation and off for driving navigation. To adjust the auto-start setting:

On-device

1. From the clock face, press the button to open a list of the apps installed on your watch.
2. Swipe up until you see the Google Maps app . Tap the app to open it.
3. Swipe up to find the Auto-start section.
   • Tap the switch to turn the feature on or off.
   • Tap Cycling, Driving, or Walking to turn auto-start on or off for each type of navigation.

Fitbit app

1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap Devices your device image.
2. Tap the Google Maps tile.
   • Tap the switch next to Auto-start to turn the feature on oroff.
   • Tap Cycling, Driving, or Walking to turn auto-start on or off for each type of navigation.

1. Open the Google Maps app on your phone, search for the location you want to navigate to, choose your mode of transportation, select a route, and tap Start to begin navigation. For more detailed instructions on how to use the Google Maps app on your phone, see support.google.com. Note that the Fitbit app must be running in the background.
2. If auto-start is turned on for the mode of transportation you selected on your phone, the Google Maps app opens on your Fitbit device automatically. If auto-start isn’t turned on, open the Google Maps app on your Fitbit device.
   1. From the clock face, press the button to open a list of the apps installed on your watch.
   2. Swipe up until you see the Google Maps app . Tap the app to open it.
   3. Tap View to see your current trip.
3. During navigation, swipe up to see the next 2 upcoming navigation steps and your destination location.
   • Tap Preview to prompt the Google Maps app on your phone to display all upcoming steps.
   • Tap Pause navigation on watch to pause navigation on your watch, but continue navigation on your phone. Tap View to resume navigation on your watch.
   • Tap Exit to cancel navigation on your watch and your phone.
4. When you reach your destination using cycling or walking navigation, your watch shows a summary of your activity. Tap Done to close the Google Maps app.

Yes, your phone must remain within Bluetooth range of your Fitbit device to use the Google Maps app.

During navigation, swipe up in the Google Maps app on your Fitbit device to find the following options:

• Tap Pause navigation on watch to pause navigation on your watch, but continue navigation on your phone. Tap View to resume navigation on your watch.
• Tap Exit to cancel navigation on your watch and your phone.

To disconnect Google Maps from your Fitbit device:

1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap Devices your device image.
2. Tap the Google Maps tile Disconnect Google Maps.

To uninstall the Google Maps app from your Fitbit device:

1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap Devices your device image.
2. Tap the Gallery tile.
3. Swipe up to find the Google Maps app. Tap it.
4. Tap Uninstall to remove the app from your Fitbit device.

If Google Maps navigation isn’t appearing on your Fitbit device, try the following troubleshooting steps:

• Your phone must be connected to your Fitbit device. For more information, see Why won't my Fitbit device sync?
• Check if your Fitbit device has a pending update. For more information, see How do I update my Fitbit device?
• Check if the Fitbit app on your phone has a pending update. For more information, see How do I use the Fitbit app?
• Check if the Google Maps app on your Fitbit device has a pending update. For more information, see How do I install and manage apps on my Fitbit device?
• If auto-start is turned off, navigation doesn't automatically open on your Fitbit device. To see a trip you've started on your phone, open the Google Maps app on your watch, and tap View.

iPhone users should also try the following troubleshooting steps:

• Make sure Google Maps is installed on your phone and up-to-date. For more information, see support.apple.com.
• Restart your phone. For more information, see support.apple.com.
• Check that your phone's Location permission is set to Always for the Fitbit app. For more information, see support.apple.com.

No. The Google Maps app on your Fitbit device can only be used for cycling, driving, and walking directions.