Google Extends Deadline for Fitbit Users to Migrate to Go...

In an email sent to Fitbit users, Google announced the extension of the deadline for migrating Fitbit accounts to Google. Originally set for 2025, the deadline has now been pushed to February 2, 2026. Fitbit became a part of Google following its acquisition in 2021 and the subsequent integration of Fitbit services with Google. The company has warned users that any historical data not migrated by the deadline will be deleted, except where required by law.

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Impact of Google's Acquisition of Fitbit

Following Google's acquisition of Fitbit in early 2021, the tech giant integrated Fitbit's services with its own. This required Fitbit users to migrate their existing accounts to Google. The deadline for this migration was initially set for 2025, but it has now been extended to 2026. This move signifies Google's commitment to streamline its services and provide a unified login solution for Fitbit users.

Implications for Fitbit Users

Fitbit users who fail to migrate their accounts to Google by the new deadline will not be able to continue using the Fitbit service. Additionally, their historical data will not be retained beyond the deadline, except as required by law. Users who do not wish to migrate have the option to download or delete their data anytime on or before the new deadline.

New Requirements for Fitbit Hardware and Services

Google has also announced that starting in 2023, activating new Fitbit hardware, accessing new health features, or creating a new Fitbit account will require a Google account. This move is positioned as a more convenient unified login solution for Fitbit users, who will also be able to manage their Fitbit health data through the Google Privacy Center.