I traded my Apple Watch for a Fitbit Air; I missed 3 key features
These extra features don’t need a screen either
After trading my Apple Watch for the Fitbit Air, I found myself missing out on three key features. Firstly, I missed the ability to track laps or timing during my runs. On the Fitbit Air, this feature is not available, even through the Google Health app on my phone. For a casual runner like myself, this is a significant drawback.
Secondly, the lack of a side button to track laps or other markers during workouts was another issue. The double-tap screen or side button press on the Apple Watch made lap tracking convenient and unobtrusive. Lastly, the inability to control audio playback directly from the Fitbit Air was another pain point. Unlike the Apple Watch, which seamlessly integrated with music playback on the iPhone, allowing users to skip, play, or pause audio with ease, the Fitbit Air required me to reach for my phone every time I wanted to adjust the audio.
The only workaround is a physical button on the Fitbit Air, which could be used similarly to gestures on TWS earbuds for audio control. However, this feature alone doesn't make up for the absence of a built-in GPS. The Fitbit Air lacks this essential feature, forcing users to carry their phones with them for accurate data during outdoor runs or hikes.
While low-power GNSS chips can improve battery life for on-demand outdoor tracking, having built-in GPS in the Fitbit Air would be a game-changer for those who prefer a screenless fitness tracker.
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