Google unveils screenless Fitbit Air and Google Health app to replace Fitbit
Ditch the screen: Google's new Fitbit Air focuses on comfort and continuous tracking.
Google is ditching the screen with the new Fitbit Air, a $99 wearable that returns to the form factor of early Fitbits. The device is a small plastic puck (1.4 by 0.7 inches) that snaps into fabric, silicone, or premium bands, with sensors on the underside against your wrist. There's no display, so the tracker is completely covered by the band—Google says this makes it more comfortable than competitors, with testers rating it highly. It lasts about a week on a charge and can collect continuous health data (heart rate, accelerometer/gyroscope, infrared SpO2, skin temperature) even without a phone connection for up to a day. The Air has a vibration motor for alarms but won't buzz for notifications. It's not as accurate for intense workouts as the Pixel Watch, but Google emphasizes all-day and overnight wearability.
The Fitbit app is also getting a major overhaul. In the coming weeks, it will be renamed Google Health with a Material Expressive design. The subscription tier, formerly Fitbit Premium, becomes Google Health Premium ($9.99/month). The standout new feature is an AI Health Coach—a chatbot that uses your accumulated health data (workouts, sleep, nutrition) to answer questions, create customized routines, and even analyze food photos. Without a subscription, the app still tracks basic stats and logs workouts. The Fitbit Air launches May 26 at $99.99 with a Performance Loop band; additional bands start at $34.99. A special Steph Curry edition is also available.
- Fitbit Air is a screenless health tracker in a small puck form factor, designed for comfort and continuous wear.
- Lasts up to 7 days on a single charge and stores up to one day of data offline.
- Fitbit app rebrands to Google Health with an AI Health Coach that offers personalized advice based on user metrics.
Why It Matters
Google enters the screenless tracker space, competing with Whoop and Hume at a lower price point with an AI coach.