Fitbit users have two weeks left to complete Google migration

Users still relying on their old Fitbit login now have just a couple of weeks left. From February 2, 2026, Google will begin shutting down legacy Fitbit accounts for good unless users complete the transition to a Google Account.

The change isn’t a surprise. Google first announced the shift nearly two years ago, but this is now the final call. Anyone who hasn’t migrated by the deadline risks losing access to their Fitbit data and features.

This isn’t just a branding move

The switch is part of Fitbit being absorbed more fully into the Google ecosystem. What began with branding updates and shared services is now becoming structural. Fitbit accounts are being completely phased out. Whether you signed up a decade ago or just a few years back, if you’re still using a Fitbit login, it’s time to move.

Even if you currently sign in using a Gmail address, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve migrated. A proper Google Account transition must be completed through the Fitbit app.

How to switch over

As explained on the Google website, In practical terms, the process of switching over is simple. Users need to update the Fitbit app and navigate to the settings area, where they’ll find the option to move their account. The whole procedure only takes a few minutes.

It’s better not to wait until the last day. Migrations like this are often staggered behind the scenes, and users may start seeing changes or limitations even before the hard cutoff date.

Do it before your data gets deleted!

Fitbit’s warning emails have made this clear. If you don’t switch, your account will eventually be deleted. That includes years of personal fitness data: steps, heart rate logs, workouts, sleep stats and more. Google says users can download or delete their data themselves if they don’t plan to continue with the service, but if you do nothing, it could all disappear.

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What remains less clearly communicated is what changes once the switch is complete. Google maintains that Fitbit health data will not be used for ad targeting, and says it will remain siloed with strong privacy protections. Whether those safeguards hold up over time remains to be seen, but for now, the messaging continues to stress transparency and user control.

Fitbit as a standalone identity is ending

This officially marks the end of an era. Fitbit as a platform no longer operates independently. The login structure is being dismantled entirely, and this is likely to be the final major step in the long transition since Google’s acquisition.

For some users, it’s just a technical update. For others, particularly those concerned about privacy or platform control, it may feel like a final nudge to reconsider their place in the Fitbit ecosystem.

Still, the email marks a turning point. Fitbit, once an independent company with its own identity and login system, is gradually dissapearing. The old Fitbit account structure will be gone for good. For anyone still on the fence about the Google acquisition or concerned about data privacy, this might be the final push to reconsider their use of the platform.

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