Fitbit unveils Charge 4 fitness tracker with built-in GPS, Spotify and more

Fitbit announced the latest addition to its fitness device line, the Charge 4, boasting GPS, Spotify and several new features.

This is the first device from the San Francisco, California-based company since announcing that Google had caused it. However, the device remains true to Fitbit form, looking nearly identical in design to its predecessor, the Charge iii.

The Accuse iii's black-and-white OLED touchscreen returns, along with seven-day battery life. The price will also stay the same, coming in at $199.95.

Only despite the similarities, at that place's plenty that's new as well. For one, the Accuse 4 volition be the first Fitbit tracker with born GPS. That'due south a huge improvement, and it means Charge 4 owners will be able to rail their pace and distance in real-time, access seven GPS-enable exercise modes and more than without having to lug around their telephone.

Further, Fitbit says users can sync the Charge 4 with their phone after completing a GPS-enabled workout to see a GPS heatmap in the Fitbit app. It includes details similar workout intensity and as well helps visualize how you perform on different terrain.

When it comes to workouts, Fitbit Charge 4 can help users practise more than efficiently. Fitbit touted a new characteristic chosen Active Zone Minutes, which uses Fitbit'due south PurePulse 24/7 center rate tracking to create personalized middle rate zones. Then, users get credit for each infinitesimal of moderate activity in the 'fatty burn down zone' and double the credit for activity in summit zones. Plus, Active Zone Minutes does the math for users to aid them understand how many active minutes they demand to hit daily and weekly goals.

Charge 4 owners will go real-time alerts on their wrist when they change zones. The Fitbit app will display detailed postal service-workout summaries of users' heart rate zones along with progress towards goals.

Active Zone Minutes will be available starting time on Charge 4, and so roll out to all Fitbit smartwatches.

Better sleep tracking

Charge 4 will bring some of Fitbit's leading slumber features from other smartwatches to the Accuse line. To beginning, Fitbit smartwatches' 'smart wake' feature volition come to the Charge 4 in the hereafter. Smart wake uses car learning to help wake users upward at the optimal fourth dimension.

Additionally, the Charge four will support Fitbit'south Slumber Score insights on-wrist, along with the ability to fix alarms and activate Sleep Manner all from the Charge 4.

With Fitbit recently rolling out SpO2 support beyond several of its devices, it comes as no surprise that the Charge 4 also sports the feature. The tracker's relative SpO2 sensor powers Fitbit'south Estimated Oxygen Variation Graph in the Fitbit app. The graph makes information technology easy to meet variations in the bloodstream oxygen level, which could indicate animate issues during sleep.

More than smarts on your wrist

Forth with all the fitness additions, the Accuse four besides includes a number of smart features to assist users manage their day. This includes access to Spotify, making the Accuse 4 the first Fitbit tracker with music controls that let yous skip, pause, play and shuffle your favourite tunes.

Additionally, the Accuse 4 still offers on-screen call, text, agenda and app notifications. Android users tin enjoy quick replies for responding to messages right from the wrist.

Farther, Fitbit Pay is at present standard on Charge 4. Fitbit says Pay can make secure payments with nearly 500 issuers at retailers in 44 countries. It likewise works with x transit systems worldwide, including Vancouver's TransLink service.

Pricing and availability

Forth with all this, the Fitbit Charge iv comes with all the standard health and fettle essentials seen on other Fitbit devices. This includes SmartTrack do tracking, Cardio Fitness Level and Score, floors climbed, Reminders to Move, women's wellness-tracking, food, water and weight logging and more.

The Fitbit Charge four and Charge four Special Edition will exist bachelor for pre-order starting today on Fitbit's website and at select retailers online. Both devices volition also exist available online and in stores in markets where they are still open starting April 13th, 2020.

You tin pick up the Accuse iv in black, rosewood and storm blueish/black for $199.95. The Special Edition costs $219.95 and comes in an sectional granite reflective/black woven band along with a classic black band to swap out for workouts or a sportier wait.

Plus, Fitbit says the new Charge 4 accessories will compatible with Charge 3 devices as well.

Expanded Fitbit Premium

Forth with the Charge 4 proclamation, Fitbit detailed some new changes with its Premium service. During the COVID-19 outbreak, Fitbit is offering 40 new pieces of Premium content for free in the Fitbit app. Plus, anyone new to Premium can get a ninety-twenty-four hours free trial.

Fitbit Premium includes personalized wellness insights, guidance, advanced sleep tools, customized programs and more.

Premium costs $13.49 per month or $106.99 per twelvemonth.