Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 now support on-wrist calls, but there’s a catch
TheFitbit Sense 2and Versa 4 wearables are among overfavorite fitness trackerson the market. They are also the first smartwatches from the company after Google’s acquisition. While the Sense 2 and Versa 4 don’t run Wear OS, theyfeature Google Maps and Wallet support—a first for a Fitbit. Now, just over a month after their launch, Fitbit is rolling out a new software update that adds some new features to these watches.
Firstly, you could use your new Fitbit smartwatch for taking incoming phone calls. Despite the Sense 2 and Versa 4 featuring a built-in speaker and microphone, you could not take calls from them. The latest Fitbit firmware version 1.184.52 changes that, though there’s no support for making phone calls.
Another addition is the ability to turn off the display immediately by covering them with your palm—there’s no to wait for the screen to timeout automatically (via9to5Google). This is a handy feature, especially when you are in a movie hall or a dark room and don’t want to bring too much attention to yourself. The gesture is available on theSamsung Galaxy Watch 5series and otherbest Android smartwatches, so its omission from Fitbit’s latest smartwatches was a bit surprising.
Lastly, the update adds support for Google Wallet as a payment method on the two smartwatches, hot on the heels of theofficial announcement from the company. These are the first Fitbit smartwatches to offer Google Wallet integration. Until now, all other wearables from the company only supported Fitbit Pay.
The change log notes “bug fixes and improvements,” though the exact bugs squashed have not been detailed. Check the Fitbit app on your Android phone to grab the latest firmware update for the Sense 2 and Versa 4. And if you want to buy any of Fitbit’s latest smartwatches, check out our roundup of thebest Black Friday smartwatch and fitness trackerdeals to pick them up with a sweet discount.
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