Fitbit expands sync compatibility, now includes 44 devices

By Jerry Hildenbrand
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18 new devices added in latest update

Fitbit has expanded the sync capabilities of their wearable fitness trackers, and now 44 Android and iOS devices are fully supported. Devices that can wirelessly synchronize with Fitbit products require Bluetooth 4.0 on-board, but in the past even devices with the required hardware we not officially supported, and users were forced to try a reverse-engineering approach to get sync up and running. With today's news, that should no longer be an issue for folks with recent Android phones.

In addition to the new devices — we've got the full list below — Fitbit was pretty pumped to announce that their app will come pre-installed on the new HTC One (M8). This should expose more people to their products, which leads to more sales and happy customers.

Here's your new list of supported Android devices:

  • Samsung Galaxy S3
  • Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
  • Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 2
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 3
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
  • LG G2
  • LG G Flex
  • LG G Pro 2
  • LG Vu 3
  • HTC One (M7)
  • HTC One (M8)
  • Motorola Moto X
  • Motorola Moto G
  • Motorola RAZR M
  • Motorola DROID MINI
  • Motorola DROID ULTRA
  • Motorola DROID MAXX
  • Motorola DROID RAZR HD
  • Motorola DROID RAZR HD MAXX
  • Google Nexus 4
  • Google Nexus 5
  • Google Nexus 7 (2013)
  • Sony Xperia SP
  • Sony Xperia T
  • Sony Xperia TX
  • Sony Xperia V
  • Sony Xperia Z
  • Sony Xperia Z1
  • Sony Xperia Z1s
  • Sony Xperia ZL
  • Sony Xperia Z Ultra
  • Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
  • Sony Xperia Tablet Z
Jerry Hildenbrand
Jerry Hildenbrand
Senior Editor — Google Ecosystem

Jerry is an amateur woodworker and struggling shade tree mechanic. There's nothing he can't take apart, but many things he can't reassemble. You'll find him writing and speaking his loud opinion on Android Central and occasionally on Twitter.

16 Comments
  • Yeah moto g Posted via Android Central App
  • So they added the moto devices and fixed the issues with the Nexus devices. Added HTC and Sony as well. that's really good so they next time I break a phone(or Dies) my supported list is bigger.
  • Unfortunately background sync seems to be supported only on Samsung devices (or at least not Nexus/Motorola devices where the Android BTLE API is used instead of a proprietary one). This is something I really missed from my iPhone and Galaxy S4.
  • Stockish is bad, that's why -------------------------------------------
    You really should see the crap I don't post. Sorry if honesty offends you
  • not even 2 hours yet and my Moto X is getting a rash from the fitbit...
  • What? No love for the G1?
  • They also added a homescreen Widget! I have been waiting for that!
  • Too little, too late. Almost twelve months since it was promised. I've moved over to Withings and not regretted a minute. Amazon even gave me a full refund with no questions as they agreed it was misleading to sell it as Android Compatible (this was a few months ago). Posted via Android Central App
  • Wow that thing looks cool, it does elevation. The only way I get elevation is if I use Run keeper.
  • That's a picture of the Fitbit Flex. It does not do elevation. You need either the Force (recalled) or the One.
  • i've been syncing with my Note 3 for about 3 months now.
  • Now if only they could work on their customer service.
  • The LG G2 was already officially added...They changed it so it would run on the LE version of BT that came with 4.4. IOW, they re-certified it.
  • Awesome, just in time for me to mail back my Fitbit Force. :\ I would have loved to keep it but I just don't see it being supported anymore now that it has been recalled. Maybe I'll just swype my wife's Fitbit One. I think it has been a few weeks since the last time she even used it.
  • If Samsung galaxy s4 is supported, than why won't the fit bit install?
  • Which Fitbit will be compatible with the Galaxy S7?