The Fitbit online store could soon be replaced by the Google Store

Source: Fitbit Store

So now, if you visit the Fitbit website to buy a new tracker, you’ll now be redirected and completing your purchase from the Google Store checkout instead. This isn’t exactly a surprise, though, considering most Fitbit devices are already available on the Google Store under the “Watches and Trackers” category. Additionally, Google recently started listing Fitbit accessories like bands and chargers on their store too.

While it seems likely that Google will eventually shut down the Fitbit online store altogether, it’s still up and running for now in the U.S.  This move likely won’t affect where you can buy Fitbit devices in the long run, as you’ll still be able to find them at major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. However, Google would probably want you to buy directly from them anyway.

Considering Google’s recent efforts of cutting expenses and combining teams, this move does make a lot of sense. There’s really no reason why the company would choose to maintain two different stores, one of which already offers all the products from the other. Also, when you think about how long it’s been since Google acquired the Fitbit brand, I’m surprised it’s taken this long for them to do this.