Google is preparing to introduce new fitness-tracking and health-monitoring features for Fitbit Air and its Google Health app, aiming to provide users with more detailed insights into their daily activities and long-term well-being. The updates include automatic recognition of more workouts and new tools designed to monitor changes in health indicators over time.
According to Google’s announcement on October 22, the company is expanding its wearable health ecosystem with software improvements based on user feedback. The new features are scheduled to begin rolling out later in October.
Fitbit Air to Detect More Than 100 Activities
One of the biggest upgrades is improved automatic activity detection. Fitbit Air currently recognises 10 types of physical activity, including walking, running and rowing. Following the update, compatible devices will be able to identify more than 100 activities, including strength training, swimming, racket sports and team sports.
Google says the upgraded system uses workout routines, historical activity data and users’ manual corrections to improve recognition. With permission, it can also consider location information. The company claims the improvements can make activity detection nearly twice as accurate and reduce missed workouts by more than half.
Workouts meeting the default 15-minute duration threshold and showing a sustained elevated heart rate can be logged automatically. A workout summary is typically sent to the connected mobile app within 30 minutes.
The update is also planned for Fitbit Edge and Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5.
Health Guardian Adds New Monitoring Features
Google is also bringing its Health Guardian tools to Fitbit Air users with a Google Health Premium subscription. These features are designed to monitor long-term changes in health indicators, including blood pressure trends and insulin resistance trends.
Users who meet the required monthly device-wearing conditions can receive reports at the beginning of each month through the Google Health app. The reports are intended to help users understand changes over time and make informed lifestyle decisions.
Google Health Coach can also help interpret these trends and provide personalised wellness guidance. However, the features are intended to support health awareness rather than replace professional medical assessment.
Google Expands Its Health Ecosystem
The updates reflect Google’s broader effort to combine wearable sensors, AI-powered coaching and health information in one platform. By improving automatic workout recognition and introducing additional monitoring tools, the company aims to make health tracking more useful without requiring users to manually record every activity.
Availability may depend on the device, subscription and feature requirements. Google has not indicated that every new health feature will be available to all Fitbit users.
