Google Unveils Screenless Fitbit Air With Week Long Battery Life

Google has announced the Fitbit Air, a new screenless fitness tracker designed for Android and iOS users, alongside the new Google Health app that will replace the Fitbit app.

The Fitbit Air joins the growing category of screenless fitness bands and is positioned as an alternative to devices such as the Whoop band. Unlike some competitors, the Fitbit Air does not require a subscription to function.

Google is also introducing Google Health Premium, previously known as Fitbit Premium, priced at $9.99 per month or $99 annually. The subscription is also included with Google AI Pro and AI Ultra plans.

The Fitbit Air is available in three versions, including the Performance Loop Band, the sweat-resistant Active Band, and the Elevated Modern Band, designed for fashion-focused users.

The tracker includes continuous heart rate monitoring with alerts, heart rhythm tracking with Afib notifications, SpO2 monitoring, resting heart rate tracking, heart rate variability monitoring, and sleep tracking features.

Google said the Fitbit Air can automatically detect and track common activities while improving personalization over time.

Fitbit Air Performance Loop bands

Fitbit Air Active Bands

The device also tracks weekly cardio targets, readiness, distance, and steps. Sleep-related features include sleep stage tracking, breathing regularity monitoring, sleep scores, sleep summaries, and a Smart Wake alarm.

The Fitbit Air supports swappable bands and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Google also said Pixel Watch owners will be able to sync their smartwatch with the Fitbit Air through the Google Health app.

Google is rebranding the Fitbit app as Google Health after 15 years. The updated app is powered by Gemini and introduces a new Google Health Coach feature designed to provide AI-based health and fitness guidance.

Google Health Coach can create personalized fitness plans based on user routines and goals, adapt plans using real-time activity data, and provide insights into exercise, sleep, and wellness habits.

The AI-powered coach can also detect patterns in user data, analyze sleep trends, and help users build healthier sleep routines.

Additional features include nutrition logging through meal photos or conversations with the coach, menstrual cycle tracking, and access to health and medical records in the US and Japan at general availability.

Google Fitbit Air Special Edition  

Google said the platform also includes privacy controls that allow users to manage AI training preferences, export or delete health data, and remove their Google Health account if needed.

The free Google Health tier includes activity, sleep, and wellness tracking, while the Premium tier adds features such as Ask Coach, Adaptive Fitness Plans, Detailed Sleep Insights, Medical Record Summaries, Workout Libraries, and Mindfulness Sessions.

Google claims the Fitbit Air can deliver up to one week of battery life and supports fast charging that provides one day of usage in five minutes.

The Fitbit Air is priced at $99.99 and includes a three-month trial of Google Health Premium. Replacement bands start at $34.99.

Google also announced a Fitbit Air Special Edition created with NBA player Stephen Curry. The special edition model features a brown and orange color scheme, a water-resistant coating, and raised interior printing for improved airflow.

The Stephen Curry edition will be priced at $129.99 when it launches on May 26.