Google Fitbit Air

Fitbit AirPrice, Specs & No-Subscription Tracking (2026)

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Fitbit's screenless band, meant to be worn and forgotten rather than looked at. Everything it measures goes to your phone instead of your wrist. The tracking itself needs no subscription; only the AI health coaching sits behind one.
Excellent4.3/5
Released
May 26, 2026
Price
$99.99
VERY LIGHT
12g with the standard band
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What 11 reviewers said

More reviews

The comfort and price are excellent.

Comfort

Reviewers wore it all day without minding.

Price

Reviewers think you get your money's worth.

Battery life

Reviewers got good battery life out of it.

Comparison

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How it compares

Cost over 3 years

$99.99 → $459.99

Device price plus three years of subscription, where one applies.

Weight

5.2g

Grams on your wrist. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

~7 days

How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.

Cost over 3 years

Fitbit Air
$99.99 → $459.99
Garmin Cirqa
$199.99 → $409.99
Whoop 5.0
$597 total
Whoop MG
$1,077 total

Battery life

Fitbit Air
~7 days
Whoop 5.0
14+ days
Whoop MG
14+ days
Garmin Cirqa
~10 days

DeviceSubscription

The tracker as worn, without a charger.

Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.

If not this one

Google Fitbit Air is our pick for health, sleep and fitness. Where it does not lead, here is what does, and why you would switch.

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Most paired with

Everything it works with

What the Google Fitbit Air works with

Works with iPhone and Android phones.

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Android?

Works

Works on Android 11 or newer.

Install the Google Health app on a phone with Android 11 or higher. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with iPhone?

Works

Works on iOS 16.4 or newer.

Install the Google Health app on an iPhone with iOS 16.4 or higher. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Samsung phones?

Works

Works on Galaxy phones with Android 11 or newer.

Galaxy phones with Android 11 or higher can run the Google Health app.

See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Pixel phones?

Works

Works on Pixel phones with Android 11 or newer.

Pixel phones with Android 11 or higher can run the Google Health app.

See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Quick answers

All FAQs

Quick answers

How much does Fitbit Air cost?
$99.99, confirmed in Google's own launch-day announcement.
Does the Fitbit Air come with a charger?
It comes with the USB-C Charging Cable. Google's in-the-box list does not include a power adapter.
How long does the Fitbit Air battery last?
7 days per charge, with a quick-charge feature that gives a day of use from 5 minutes of charging.

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Works with

Works

Works on Android 11 or newer.

Install the Google Health app on a phone with Android 11 or higher. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Works

Works on iOS 16.4 or newer.

Install the Google Health app on an iPhone with iOS 16.4 or higher. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

WorksWorked out from the maker's minimum

It works with every iPhone that runs iOS 16.4 or later, from the iPhone 8 on.

  • iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPhone 17e: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone X: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone SE (3rd generation): yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 17 Pro: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone Air: yes, on iOS 16.4 or later
  • Any iPhone not listed: no, it cannot run that iOS version

Worked out from the maker's minimum ("iOS 16.4 or later") and Apple's list of the iPhones that run it, not a separate test. See the sources.

See details and sources (7)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Works

Works through the Google Health app on iPhone.

Connect Google Health to Apple Health on your iPhone. Data can flow both ways.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

With a limit

Workouts go to Strava, but Strava workouts don't come back.

Connect your Google Health and Strava accounts. Fitbit Air workouts upload to Strava, but Strava activities do not sync back into Google Health.

See details and sources (2)
  • Google Health Help Center: Connect third-party devices and apps to the Google Health appFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    For most third-party apps and devices, data can be shared with the Google Health app through Health Connect (Android phones) and Apple Health (iPhones).
    Activities logged in Strava will no longer sync to Google Health via the Strava integration.
    The Strava and Google Health integration has been updated so that you can now automatically sync any activity you log in Google Health to Strava
    Alternatively, you can also connect to the Google Health app through the MyFitnessPal app.
  • Strava Help Center: Google Health and StravaFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    You can sync any activity type logged in Google Health to Strava, with or without GPS.
    Then sync your Fitbit tracker or Pixel Watch and wait an hour.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Works

Works on Galaxy phones with Android 11 or newer.

Galaxy phones with Android 11 or higher can run the Google Health app.

See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Works

Works through the Google Health and MyFitnessPal apps.

Link MyFitnessPal in its Apps and Devices menu, or share through Health Connect or Apple Health. You need both apps.

See details and sources (1)
  • Google Health Help Center: Connect third-party devices and apps to the Google Health appFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    For most third-party apps and devices, data can be shared with the Google Health app through Health Connect (Android phones) and Apple Health (iPhones).
    Activities logged in Strava will no longer sync to Google Health via the Strava integration.
    The Strava and Google Health integration has been updated so that you can now automatically sync any activity you log in Google Health to Strava
    Alternatively, you can also connect to the Google Health app through the MyFitnessPal app.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Works

Works on Pixel phones with Android 11 or newer.

Pixel phones with Android 11 or higher can run the Google Health app.

See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

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With a limit

Premium is free for three months, then costs extra.

You get three months of Google Health Premium in the box. Full Google Health Coach access needs Premium after the trial. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Works

Works on Android phones with Health Connect.

Google Health uses Health Connect on Android to share data with other apps.

See details and sources (1)
  • Google Health Help Center: Connect third-party devices and apps to the Google Health appFrom the maker or platform · checked 2026-09-21
    For most third-party apps and devices, data can be shared with the Google Health app through Health Connect (Android phones) and Apple Health (iPhones).
    Activities logged in Strava will no longer sync to Google Health via the Strava integration.
    The Strava and Google Health integration has been updated so that you can now automatically sync any activity you log in Google Health to Strava
    Alternatively, you can also connect to the Google Health app through the MyFitnessPal app.

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Most paired with

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Android?

Works

Works on Android 11 or newer.

Install the Google Health app on a phone with Android 11 or higher. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with iPhone?

Works

Works on iOS 16.4 or newer.

Install the Google Health app on an iPhone with iOS 16.4 or higher. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Samsung phones?

Works

Works on Galaxy phones with Android 11 or newer.

Galaxy phones with Android 11 or higher can run the Google Health app.

See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Pixel phones?

Works

Works on Pixel phones with Android 11 or newer.

Pixel phones with Android 11 or higher can run the Google Health app.

See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

What you need

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Android?

Works

Works on Android 11 or newer.

Install the Google Health app on a phone with Android 11 or higher. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Android?

Works

Works on Android 11 or newer.

Install the Google Health app on a phone with Android 11 or higher. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with iPhone?

Works

Works on iOS 16.4 or newer.

Install the Google Health app on an iPhone with iOS 16.4 or higher. You also need a Google Account.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

Supports

Works

Water resistant to 50 meters.

Google rates it water resistant to 50 meters. Dry the band after it gets wet.

See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

How it works

Works

Uses the included USB-C cable and takes about 90 minutes.

A USB-C charging cable is in the box. Five minutes of charge gives about one day.

See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-09-21.

4.3 / 5
Excellent

Comfort

Reviewers wore it all day without minding.

Price

Reviewers think you get your money's worth.

Battery life

Reviewers got good battery life out of it.

Scores published by other outlets, normalized and averaged. iDevice did not test these products for this score.

5 expert reviews

  1. Gadgets & Wearables
    Marko MaslakovicJul 12, 2026
    4.2 / 5
    Read review
  2. Droid Life
    KellenJun 1, 2026
    4.5 / 5
    Read review
  3. Tom's Guide
    Dan BracagliaMay 27, 2026
    4.2 / 5
    Read review
  4. Engadget
    Cherlynn LowMay 26, 2026
    4.4 / 5
    Read review
  5. WIRED
    Boutayna ChokraneMay 26, 2026
    4 / 5
    Read review

Reviewer breakdown

What reviewers agreed on, and how many raised each

  • Comfort11
  • Price8
  • Battery life6

Liked itDidn’t

May 7, 2026 · Announced
Fitbit Air announced at $99.99
Google announced the screenless Fitbit Air alongside a rebrand of the Fitbit app into Google Health.
May 26, 2026 · Went on sale
Fitbit Air shipping begins
Retail shipments began roughly three weeks after the announcement and pre-order opening.

At a glance

Fitbit AirTHIS PRODUCTFitbit AirGarmin CirqaCOMPARE WITHGarmin Cirqa
Battery
Up to 7 daysConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026
Up to 10 daysConfirmed: Garmin · Oct 4, 2026
Works with
iOS 16.4 or newerConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026Android 11 or newer
Compatible iPhone supportedConfirmed: Garmin · Oct 4, 2026Compatible Android smartphone supported
Water resistance
5 ATM and IP68 when new/factory conditionIP68 under IEC 60529; 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010
5 ATMAPAC manual also states IPX8
Display
None, screenlessstatus LED only
NoneConfirmed: Garmin · Oct 4, 2026screen-free
Price
From $99.99
From $199.99
Ongoing cost
No for core trackingConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026Google Health Premium is optional · $9.99/month after the trial
No$69.99/year for Garmin Connect+
Heart rate
Yes, optical heart-rate sensorConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 202624/7 tracking
YesConfirmed: Garmin · Oct 4, 2026wrist-based heart-rate monitoring
Ecg
No on-device ECG establishedAir uses optical sensing for irregular-rhythm notifications
No
Afib alerts
Irregular Rhythm Notifications supporteduses optical pulse data, not ECG
No
Gps
Connected GPS via phoneno on-device GPS listed
Connected GPS using a compatible smartphoneConfirmed: Garmin · Oct 4, 2026
Fit and sizes
Textile/Performance Loop 130–210mmConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026silicone Small 130–175mm, Large 165–210mm
Wrist S/M 24.5×2.4×0.2 cmWrist L/XL 28.5×2.4×0.2 cm; Arm S/M 36.0×2.4×0.2 cm; Arm L/XL 50.0×2.4×0.2 cm · Wrist band and arm band; fabric bands
More specs
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0Confirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026
YesYes
Charging
Included USB-C charging cable0–100% in about 90 minutes; about one day of battery from 5 minutes
Proprietary Cirqa charging cable to a USB charging portUp to 90 minutes
Hrv
YesConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026
YesHRV status / overnight HRV
Blood oxygen
Yes, red and infrared sensorsovernight SpO2 estimates
YesConfirmed: Garmin · Oct 4, 2026Pulse Ox
Skin temperature
YesConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026device temperature sensor / skin-temperature variation
YesConfirmed: Garmin · Oct 4, 2026skin temperature
Sleep staging
YesConfirmed: Google · Oct 4, 2026
Yessleep stages
Wear positions
Top of wrist, behind wrist bone
Wrist or upper armConfirmed: Garmin · Oct 4, 2026

Buying decision

Google Fitbit Air
No rush
Google

Google Fitbit Air

No new model soon

We don't expect a newer model soon, so there's no reason to wait for one.

Full price everywhere

None of the stores we check has it on sale yet.

What would make this a buy?

A drop to around $94 or less would automatically make this a Buy, as long as a replacement is not close.

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Returns and warranty

Returns

15-day returns· the clock starts the day it arrives

  • Send it back like new

    Send it back in its box with all accessories and paperwork, after backing up and factory resetting it.

  • How you get your money back

    To your original payment method, minus any delivery costs, within 14 days of Google receiving it (the how-to page says about 1 to 14 business days after inspection).

Warranty

1-year warranty· starts the day you buy it

Covered

  • Defects in materials and workmanship

    A new Google product and the parts packed with it are covered against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of original retail purchase.

Not covered

  • Water damage

    Liquid damage voids the warranty. If a Google product has liquid damage, the warranty no longer applies and Google will not repair it; Google offers a paid replacement or returns the product.

  • Accidents and misuse

    Damage caused by accidents is not covered.

  • Normal wear and aging

    Damage caused by normal wear and tear is not covered.

  • Scratches and dents

    Cosmetic damage is not covered unless failure comes from a defect.

  • Defects in materials and workmanship

    Batteries are consumable parts and are not covered unless failure comes from a defect in materials or workmanship.

  • Not covered

    Damage from disassembly, alterations, or servicing by anyone other than Google-authorized technicians is not covered.

  • Loss or theft

    Google's eligibility page says you may not get warranty support if the device was lost or stolen.

  • Add Pixel Care+

    Pixel Care+ for Fitbit Air: $19 for 2 years; $19 replacement fee for accidental damage.

  • How it gets fixed

    Google chooses to repair with new or refurbished parts, replace with a new or refurbished product at least equivalent, or refund the purchase price.

Good to know

  • Good to know

    For a Fitbit device bought on or after July 11, 2023, the Limited Warranty is on Google's Hardware Warranty Center.

  • Good to know

    A Fitbit Premium subscription included with the purchase is canceled when you return it.

  • Carrier contract phones

    Verizon contract phones: 30 days after receipt. AT&T contract phones: 14 days after receipt. SIM cards cannot be returned.

  • Carrier service

    Returning a device does not cancel your carrier or internet service contract.

  • Promotions and bundles

    Return both the main product and the promotional product for a full refund. A promo code cannot be reused after a return.

  • Other retailers

    If you bought from another retailer, return it to them.

What's in the box

What comes in the box with the Google Fitbit Air?

Here is what you get when you open it.

Google Fitbit Air tracker
Wristband
USB-C Charging Cable

From Google. Checked Sep 22, 2026.

When to buy

No new model is close. At $99.99, it's $10 above its 30-day low.

Lowest in 30 days$89.99Oct 5
Highest in 30 days$99.99Sep 23
Stores we check1Walmart
On sale sinceMay 26, 2026
Price checks22 over 16 days

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How we read this
  • We read store prices every day and keep every read. The price shown is the newest read from the retailer named.
  • A read older than 36 hours is never shown as the current price. It reads "last seen" and carries no buy link.
  • “30-day low” is the lowest of our own reads for this product in the last 30 days, not a retailer’s claim. We print the number of reads beside it, and we say nothing about a low until a product has a week of reads.
  • “Lowest known”, where it appears, is older price history from published reports and imports. It is shown only when it is lower than the 30-day low, and it is not counted as reads.
  • The verdict is worked out from the price, the history and whether a newer model is coming. It never depends on who pays us.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Google Fitbit Air

Top questions

How much does Fitbit Air cost?
$99.99, confirmed in Google's own launch-day announcement.
Does the Fitbit Air come with a charger?
It comes with the USB-C Charging Cable. Google's in-the-box list does not include a power adapter.
How long does the Fitbit Air battery last?
7 days per charge, with a quick-charge feature that gives a day of use from 5 minutes of charging.

Using it

Do I need a subscription?
A subscription is optional. Google Health Premium costs $9.99 a month after a three-month trial that comes with the tracker. It adds a Gemini health coach, training plans that adjust as you go, and deeper sleep analysis. The tracker records everything on its own without it.
What does it cost?
It costs $99.99. That is the list price.
Does it have GPS?
It gets GPS from your phone. It has no GPS of its own, so it borrows the phone's.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 5.2g to 12g. The weight varies by size or finish.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth 5.
Where do I wear it?
You wear it on your wrist.
Does it take an ECG?
No, it does not take an ECG.
Does it measure blood oxygen?
Yes, it measures your blood oxygen.
Does it track heart rate?
Yes, it tracks your heart rate.
Does it track HRV?
Yes, it tracks your HRV.
Does it track sleep stages?
Yes, it tracks your sleep stages.
Does it read skin temperature?
Yes, it reads your skin temperature.
Will it warn me about an irregular rhythm?
Yes, it warns you about an irregular rhythm.
Does it count steps?
Yes, it counts your steps.
Does it have a screen?
No, it has no screen.

Battery and charging

How fast does it charge?
It charges in 90 minutes, to 100%. That is wired, with a fast charger.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 5 ATM. It is not for scuba diving. Its rating is IP68.

Price and models

When did the Fitbit Air come out?
It went on sale May 26, 2026. Announced May 7, 2026.
Is there a newer one?
No. The Fitbit Air is the current model.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
15-day returns The clock starts the day it arrives.
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by Google
Who pays return shipping?
Who pays return shipping: not stated by Google After you start a return you have 14 days to send it. Google gives either a return code for a FedEx drop-off, where the clerk prints the label, or an emailed label for the carrier it names.
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Send it back like new Send it back in its box with all accessories and paperwork, after backing up and factory resetting it.
How do I get my money back?
How you get your money back To your original payment method, minus any delivery costs, within 14 days of Google receiving it (the how-to page says about 1 to 14 business days after inspection).
How long is the warranty?
1-year warranty Starts the day you buy it.
Is there a paid protection plan?
Add Pixel Care+ Pixel Care+ for Fitbit Air: $19 for 2 years; $19 replacement fee for accidental damage.
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered Liquid damage voids the warranty. If a Google product has liquid damage, the warranty no longer applies and Google will not repair it; Google offers a paid replacement or returns the product.

In the box

What's in the box?
Google Fitbit Air tracker, Wristband, USB-C Charging Cable.

Works with

Does the Google Fitbit Air work with MyFitnessPal?
Works through the Google Health and MyFitnessPal apps. Works
Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Pixel phones?
Works on Pixel phones with Android 11 or newer. Works
Does the Google Fitbit Air need a subscription?
Premium is free for three months, then costs extra. With a limit
How does the Google Fitbit Air charge?
Uses the included USB-C cable and takes about 90 minutes. Works
Does the Google Fitbit Air work for swimming?
Water resistant to 50 meters. Works
Does the Google Fitbit Air work with Google Health Connect?
Works on Android phones with Health Connect. Works

Google is advertising a Fitbit it does not sell

A screen-equipped tracker appears in at least two Pixel 11 ads. It is not the Fitbit Air and not the Pixel Watch 5, and Google sells nothing that looks like it.

Fitbit Air has a band fit problem

Google's new fitness tracker can't track fitness reliably if the band won't stay snug. One-size-fits-most apparently means one-size-fits-some.

Fitbit Air takes on Whoop without the monthly fee

Google launched Fitbit Air, a screenless wearable tracking heart rate, sleep, blood oxygen, and irregular rhythms, alongside a rebranded Google Health app that consolidates Fitbit and Pixel Watch data with AI coaching via Gemini. The ecosystem integrates third-party health platforms (Peloton, MyFitnessPal, Dexcom, Abbott) and medical records, with premium coaching at $9.99/month; the device ships May 26 starting at $99.99.

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