When Google acquired Fitbit in 2021, it rolled most of the latter’s health-tracking technology into the Pixel Watch range, without much in the way of Fitbit-specific hardware. Today, the fitness brand is making a comeback of sorts, with Google announcing the Fitbit Air, a wristband designed for wearing 24 hours a day.
It’s Fitbit’s smallest tracker, in no small part due to its screenless design, akin to a Whoop device. Instead of a display as seen on past Pixel Watches and Fitbits, the Air contains a “tiny, discreet pebble” that monitors the wearer’s health.
Inside this small tracker are sensors capable of tracking heart rate, sleep stages, and various other health metrics. Google claims that the Fitbit Air lasts up to a week between charges. That’s partly due to the lack of screen taxing the battery, but there’s also no built-in GPS technology.
Designed to automatically detect different types of workouts and activities, the new band pairs with the Google Health app. The device’s launch coincides with the launch of Google Health Coach in Australia. Using Gemini AI technology, it provides feedback and workout plans based on your data saved in Google Health.
Google Health Coach officially launches on 20 May, when it will be available for Pixel Watch and Fitbit wearers. It comes included as part of a Google Health Premium subscription, priced at $14.99 per month, while Google AI Pro ($32.99/month) and Ultra ($409.99/month) subscribers gain access at no extra cost.
In Australia, the Fitbit Air costs $199 and comes in four colours: Obsidian, Lavender, Berry, and Fog. By default, the wearable comes with a Performance Loop Band, made from a breathable material. There’s also the option of the sweatproof silicone Active Band or the polyurethane Elevated Modern Band as extra purchases.
Pre-orders are live now, with the Fitbit Air due to launch in Australia on 27 May.
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