Google adds health features and improved activity tracking to Fitbit devices

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  Google is bringing Health Guardian to the Fitbit Air and Fitbit Edge for Google Health Premium subscribers later this month.

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  The service will provide monthly summaries of blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, alongside recommendations from the in-app Health Coach.

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  Google is also expanding automatic activity tracking on the Fitbit Air, Fitbit Edge and Pixel Watch models 3, 4 and 5.

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  The update is expected to nearly double tracking accuracy and increase the number of recognized workouts from 10 to more than 100.

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  Google announced a new stainless steel mesh band for the Fitbit Air, with pre-orders opening next week and arrival set for October 27.

Who

Google announced the updates for Fitbit Air, Fitbit Edge and some Pixel Watch users.

What

Health Guardian is coming to the Fitbit Air and Edge, and automatic activity tracking is being expanded. Google also announced a new Fitbit Air band.

When

The announcement was published on October 12, 2026. The software updates are due later this month.

Where

The updates are for Google’s Fitbit and Pixel wearable devices. The band will be sold at Target and on the Google Store.

Why

Google says the updates will add health insights and improve the accuracy and range of automatic workout tracking.

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