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Fitbit's Sleep Update Frustrates Users, Risks Loyalty

8/6/2025

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Fitbit's August 2025 sleep tracking update, designed to improve accuracy, has sparked frustration among users who are seeing lower sleep scores. By changing how movement and heart rate data are analyzed, many feel their sleep quality has been unfairly downgraded. Critics warn this focus on precision could jeopardize customer loyalty in a competitive market with rivals like Apple and Garmin.

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Fitbit's August 2025 sleep tracking update, designed to improve accuracy, has sparked frustration among users who are seeing lower sleep scores. By changing how movement and heart rate data are analyzed, many feel their sleep quality has been unfairly downgraded. Critics warn this focus on precision could jeopardize customer loyalty in a competitive market with rivals like Apple and Garmin.