Huami’s Amazfit line of smartwatches is quite popular and if you own an Amzafit smartwatch, you most likely use the Amazfit companion app. At least that is what it used to be called before it got a new name.
Yes, the Amazfit app has now been renamed on the Play Store. The app now goes by Zepp (formerly Amazfit) which seems like a pretty strange development. If you want to know what prompted the change in name, the app description provides an explanation.
It says the decision is to bring a more comprehensive and professional health management experience to a wider audience. It also says the official renaming will be on August 25 and will also include a new app icon. Huami assures users that Amazfit devices will continue to work as normal with the renamed and updated app.
Zepp is actually a company known for its smart sport accessories and sensors. If you do a search on the Play Store, you will find special Zepp apps made for its sensors for sports such as soccer, tennis, and golf. The developer for these apps is now Anhui Huami Information technology Co. Ltd, following the acquisition two years ago.
We have a feeling Huami plans to merge all the apps together which actually makes sense. So the new Zepp app should work for Zepp sensors and Amazfit products.
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