Google Fitbit Air Review: Barely There, Always Running

The Fitbit Air, Google's latest screenless fitness tracker, weighs only 12 grams, making it the lightest Fitbit to date. It is designed for ambient health tracking, collecting data without user interaction. The device costs $99 and features a seven-day battery life with quick charging. It integrates with the redesigned Google Health app, which includes an AI Health Coach powered by Gemini. The coach generates personalized wellness plans and sends daily check-ins. The Air supports automatic activity detection, sleep tracking, and cycle tracking. It is compatible with iOS and Android via Health Connect and Apple HealthKit. Google offers optional bands, including a Stephen Curry special edition. A subscription to Google Health Premium ($10/month or $100/year) unlocks deeper analysis. The Air is 20% lighter than the discontinued Luxe and competes with Whoop bands. It can be worn alongside a Google Pixel Watch, with broader compatibility promised later. The review notes the device's unobtrusiveness and the AI coach's role in user engagement.