Fitbit Air: No Screen, No Nonsense — Just 24/7 Health Data on Your Wrist
Google has officially launched the Fitbit Air, a screenless fitness tracker priced at $99.99 that puts passive health monitoring front and centre. Available for pre-order now and on shelves in the US from 26 May 2026, it is Fitbit’s smallest tracker to date — a tiny pebble worn on the wrist that quietly logs heart rate, sleep, SpO2, AFib indicators and more, 24 hours a day.
Unlike a smartwatch, the Fitbit Air has no display, no notifications and no GPS. All the data it collects flows directly into the new Google Health app — which replaces the Fitbit app starting 19 May 2026 — where Google’s AI-powered Health Coach, built on Gemini, turns raw biometrics into personalised fitness plans and sleep guidance. At $99.99 for the device plus three months of Google Health Premium included, it competes directly with the rising category of AI-powered health platforms.
What’s Inside the Pebble?
Tap each sensor to see what it tracks and why it matters. Despite weighing just 5.2 g on its own, the Fitbit Air packs a full sensor suite.
Tracks your heart rate continuously, 24/7. Records data at 2-second intervals during the day and during workouts. Powers features like resting heart rate trends, heart rate variability (HRV) and cardio load management — all viewable in the Google Health app.
Always onA Week of Life, Five Minutes to Recharge a Day
The Fitbit Air uses a USB-C magnetic charger. Full charge takes 90 minutes. The standout spec? Just 5 minutes plugged in delivers a full day of use.
One Pebble, Many Looks
The core sensor module — called “the pebble” — pops out and clips into any band. The Performance Loop band comes in the box. Additional bands start at $34.99 each.
Made from recycled materials, micro-adjustable for a flexible, breathable fit. Available in multiple shades. Works for sleep, daily wear and workouts.
Sweatproof, wetproof silicone built for high-intensity training. Ribbed design adds ventilation. Available in small and large sizes for a secure, sporty fit.
Converts the Fitbit Air pebble into something closer to a fashion bracelet. Classic, neutral tones designed to blend with everyday outfits and formal wear alike.
Co-designed with NBA player Stephen Curry. Comes in rye brown with a pop of game-day orange. Features a water-resistant coating and a raised interior print modelled on athletic racing stripes, engineered to increase airflow during high-intensity movement.
Fitbit Air vs. Whoop — Two Screenless Trackers, Very Different Models
Fitbit Air competes directly in the growing category of screenless, passive health trackers. Its closest rival is Whoop 5.0 — but the two have fundamentally different pricing structures. Fitbit Air has no mandatory subscription; Whoop bundles hardware into an ongoing subscription. (Prices as of May 2026.)
| Feature | Fitbit Air | Whoop 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Price | $99.99 (device only) | $0 hardware, ~$199/yr subscription required |
| Subscription | Optional — $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr | Mandatory for all features |
| Screen | ✗ None | ✗ None |
| GPS | ✗ No (phone required) | ✗ No |
| AFib Detection | ✓ FDA-certified (background) | ✗ No |
| SpO2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery | Up to 7 days | Up to 5 days |
| Fast Charge | 1 day in 5 minutes | 1 day in ~40 minutes |
| Weight (with band) | 12 g | ~30 g |
| iOS Compatible | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI Health Coach | ✓ Google Health Coach (Gemini) | Whoop AI Coach (subscription) |
| Extra Bands | From $34.99 | From $49.99 |
| Water Resistance | 50 metres | 50 metres |
The App Is the Real Product: Google Health Coach
Hardware aside, the bigger shift is in software. Starting 19 May 2026, the Fitbit app automatically updates to the Google Health app for all existing users — no action required. All historical Fitbit data carries over. Google Fit users will be migrated to the Google Health app later in 2026.
The redesigned app organises data into four tabs: Today, Fitness, Sleep and Health. At the centre of it is Google Health Coach — an AI assistant powered by Gemini. It was in public preview inside the Fitbit app since October 2025 and is now rolling out to all Google Health Premium subscribers. It reads your biometrics, generates personalised weekly fitness plans, surfaces sleep insights and can process uploaded medical records, PDFs and photos to personalise guidance further. For context on the wider AI health race, see how AI is reshaping how people access information across sectors.
“An athlete today has a whole team doing this… They have a nutritionist, they have a sleep coach, they have a fitness trainer. Why can’t all of us have that equivalent? And that’s really what the health coach is all about.”
— Rishi Chandra, General Manager, Google HealthGoogle has confirmed that Health Coach will eventually support Apple Watch and third-party Garmin and Oura devices through Health Connect (Android) and HealthKit (Apple), though that cross-device AI coaching support is not available at launch. The app already ingests data from those platforms; the AI layer will follow. Premium is also included at no extra cost for subscribers of Google AI Pro and Ultra plans.
The Fitbit-to-Google Health Rollout Timeline
Fitbit Air officially launched at $99.99. Pre-orders open on Google Store. Stephen Curry Special Edition ($129.99) also available for pre-order.
All existing Fitbit app users are automatically updated to the new Google Health app. No manual action needed. All historical data carries over intact.
Pre-ordered units ship. Fitbit Air and the Curry Special Edition hit retail in the US. Accessory bands also available from $34.99.
Google Fit users will be moved to the Google Health app. Google has also confirmed plans to expand AI Health Coach support to Apple Watch and other third-party devices later this year.
The Fitbit Air was covered above as Google’s first new Fitbit hardware in nearly three years — a $99.99 screenless tracker designed for continuous 24/7 health monitoring, pairing with the new Google Health app and its Gemini-powered AI coach. The device ships in the US on 26 May 2026, with a Stephen Curry Special Edition available at $129.99. The Fitbit app’s transition to Google Health begins on 19 May 2026, with no disruption to existing user data. For more on the technology reshaping personal devices and AI platforms, see our coverage of iPhone 18 Pro pricing strategy and digital privacy developments shaping how apps handle user data.
