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Google expands automatic workout detection to more than 100 activities
Google is expanding automatic workout tracking to more than 100 activities, up from 10.
The update covers Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5, as well as Fitbit Air and Fitbit Edge.
Google Health can now recognize activities such as swimming, strength training, golf and team sports without users having to start tracking each one themselves.
The system can use exercise history, usual routines and past corrections, and can also use location if the user allows it.
Google says the extra context makes detection nearly twice as accurate and cuts missed activities by more than half.
Sessions generally need to last at least 15 minutes and keep the heart rate elevated before they are logged, with a summary expected within about 30 minutes.
The Google Health 5.11 update is rolling out, with the app already widely available on iOS and still rolling out on Android.
Google Health 5.11 expands automatic activity tracking on compatible Fitbit and Pixel Watch devices from 10 activities to more than 100.
The update covers Fitbit Air and Fitbit Edge, as well as Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5.
Google says the added context makes workout detection nearly twice as accurate and cuts missed activities by more than half.
Activities can be logged automatically when a session meets a minimum duration and maintains an elevated heart rate.
- Who
- Google is rolling out the update to Fitbit and Pixel Watch users.
- What
- Google Health 5.11 expands automatic activity tracking to more than 100 activities.
- When
- The update was reported on October 23 and 24, 2026; its rollout timing varies by platform.
- Where
- On Fitbit Air and Fitbit Edge, and Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5.
- Why
- To detect and log more workouts automatically, with Google saying the expanded system is more accurate and misses fewer activities.
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Google first showed the improved activity tracking alongside the Fitbit Edge.
Reports said Google Health 5.11 was rolling out with expanded automatic activity tracking.
- Activities recognized
- More than 100, up from 10
- Compatible watches
- Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5
- Compatible Fitbit devices
- Fitbit Air and Fitbit Edge
- Default minimum session duration
- 15 minutes
- Activity summary
- Expected in Google Health within about 30 minutes
- Rollout status
- Widely available on iOS and still rolling out on Android according to Digital Trends