Google has announced the Fitbit Air, a tiny screenless tracker designed to be worn around the clock without you really noticing it's there. No display, no notifications, no distractions — just health data waiting for you whenever you open the Google Health app.
It's a deliberate pivot toward comfort-first wearables, and the pitch makes sense. A lot of people still find smartwatches too bulky or too expensive to justify sleeping in.
What It Tracks
Don't let the minimal form factor fool you. The Fitbit Air covers 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with Afib alerts, SpO2, heart rate variability, sleep stages, and resting heart rate. That's a solid health stack for a device that costs $99.99.
Workout tracking is automatic — the Air detects and logs common activities on its own and improves its detection over time based on your patterns. You can also kick off a session manually through the Google Health app, or use Google Health Coach to snap a photo of gym equipment or a whiteboard circuit and have it logged that way.
Battery and Charging
Battery life is rated at up to a week, and when you do need to top it up, five minutes of fast charging gets you a full day of use. Google is also positioning the Air as a sleep-tracking companion to the Pixel Watch — you'd wear the Pixel Watch during the day and switch to the Air overnight.
Design and Bands
The core of the device is a small “pebble” that pops out of the band, letting you swap looks without swapping the whole tracker. Three band styles are available at launch: a Performance Loop made from recycled materials, a sweatproof Active Band for training, and an Elevated Modern Band that leans more bracelet than fitness tracker.
There's also a Stephen Curry Special Edition Performance Loop band, co-designed with the NBA star, featuring rye brown and game-day orange colorways, a water-resistant coating, and a raised interior print for extra airflow.
Pricing and Availability
The Fitbit Air is available to pre-order now for $99.99, and that price includes a 3-month Google Health Premium trial, which gives you full access to Google Health Coach out of the box. The Stephen Curry Special Edition retails for $129.99 and hits shelves in the US on May 26. Accessory bands start at $34.99.
It works with Android 11 and above, as well as iOS 16.4 and higher.
For anyone who's been put off by the bulk or cost of a full smartwatch but still wants meaningful health tracking, the Fitbit Air makes a pretty compelling case at this price point.
