Fitbit: the autonomy of these watches plummers after the last update of Google

The last update of Fitbit Sense 1 watches and poured 3 to teeth. Google, owner of Fitbit, wanted to correct an overheating problem affecting certain models. But this correction has a cost: a drastically reduced autonomy, making these watches almost unusable on a daily basis.

An update that destroys the autonomy of the Fitbit

It all started with an overheating problem on certain models, forcing Google to take measures. The update, whose deployment started on January 21, 2025, aims to limit the risks … but at the cost of a battery that melts as snow in the sun. Result: watches that held several days must now be recharged daily.

On Reddit And the Fitbit forums, complaints accumulate. “” I went from an autonomy of 4 days to less than 24 hours », Use an owner. “” If I wanted a daily recharge, I would have taken an Apple Watch », Quits another.

Compensation deemed ridiculous

To calm the anger, Google offers a voucher of $ 50. A largely insufficient gesture when you know that the Fitbit Sense 1 costs around € 230 in France, and the Versa 3 180 €. Worse, no alternative is offered: no going back possible, no exchange planned.

Buyers therefore find themselves stuck with a much less efficient watch than at the time of its purchase. Note, more recent models, such as Fitbit Sense 2are not affected by this problem of drums overheating.

From His acquisition by GoogleFitbit multiplies the false steps. In 2022, The company recalled 1.7 million Ionic watches Due to the risk of burns caused by battery overheating. More recently, in January 2025, Fitbit was sentenced to a fine of $ 12.25 million for not having immediately pointed out this defect.

In addition, users complain about the deletion of certain features and changes in the Fitbit application, making it less attractive. Google will make back machine? Will he offer a real solution? For the moment, radio silence.