Google has unveiled Fitbit Air, a new compact wearable health tracking device that lacks a built-in display.
The tracker weighs 5.2 grams (12 grams with the strap) and is compact: 34.9 mm long, 17 mm wide, and 8.3 mm thick. The body is made of recycled polycarbonate and PBT plastic, and is water resistant to 50 meters.
The device integrates a suite of sensors that includes an optical heart rate monitor, red and infrared sensors for oxygen saturation (SpO2), a 3-axis accelerometer with gyroscope, and a skin temperature sensor. Software features include continuous heart rate monitoring, detection of signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) through irregular rhythm notifications, sleep analysis, and heart rate variability (HRV) calculations.
Data management is done through the Google Health app, which introduces the Gemini AI-powered Google Health Coach system to provide dynamic training plans and recovery analysis. The tracker stores detailed movement data internally for seven days and daily totals for 30 days. The battery lasts up to seven days; the fast charging system provides a day of use with five minutes of plugging in, while a full charge takes about 90 minutes.
In terms of connectivity, the device supports Bluetooth 5.0 and is compatible with Android 11 or later and iOS 16.4 or later. It's possible to simultaneously pair a Fitbit Air and a Pixel Watch to the same app for continuous tracking. In addition to the standard version, a Stephen Curry Special Edition with a dedicated band for airflow during exercise has been announced.
The price for the US market is set at $99.99 for the base model and $129.99 for the Special Edition, with availability expected from May 26, 2026. At the moment, the official prices in CHF for the Swiss market have not been communicated to us.
