Google Fitbit Air is a lightweight, screenless tracker that helps you track your fitness. It monitors health metrics like your steps, sleep, and heart rate through the Google Health app. You also get 3 months of Google Health Premium at no charge. For more information, go to g.co/googlehealth/terms.
What’s in the box
- Google Fitbit Air tracker
- Wristband
- Charging cable
Set up Google Fitbit Air
- Before you set up Google Fitbit Air, first connect it to the charging cable.
Learn how to charge your Fitbit device.
- Download and sign in to the Google Health app on your phone and connect your tracker.
Learn how to set up your Fitbit device.
Tip: If you run into issues, go to Why can't I set up my Fitbit device?
- Check if your tracker automatically syncs your health and fitness data with the Google Health app.
Learn how Fitbit devices sync their data.
Optional: Unlock Google Health Premium. You’ll need Google Health Premium to use advanced health tracking features. You can redeem a Google Health Premium trial subscription in the Google Health app. Learn more about Google Health Premium.
Wear Google Fitbit Air
For the most accurate tracking, wear your Google Fitbit Air on top of your wrist, like how you’d wear a watch. Make sure the sensor stays in constant contact with your skin to ensure it captures your data correctly.
Adjust the woven band
- Remove any accessories, such as bracelets, from your wrist.
- Slide the band over your hand and position the tracker on top of your wrist, behind your wrist bone.
- Push down on the metal loop while simultaneously pulling back on the band until it fits comfortably snug.
- Wrap the band over the device and close it with the loop band.
When fitted properly:
- There should be just enough space for your pinky finger to slide between the band and your wrist.
- The device shouldn't slide up or down or rotate around your wrist.
Change the band
Google Fitbit Air comes with a standard-sized woven band.
- Hold the outside edges of the band next to where the device sits.
- Push firmly on top of the device to pop it out of its current band.
- Press the device into your new band until it snaps into place.
- Make sure the small alignment markings on the band and tracker line up.
- Firmly double-tap the top of the tracker to confirm if the LED light flash appears.
Tip: If there’s no LED light, you may need to:- Repeat steps 1 to 3.
- Rotate the tracker in the wristband to ensure the small alignment markings line up correctly.
To learn how to adjust the leather band, refer to How do I wear my Fitbit device?
Wear Google Fitbit Air with Google Pixel Watch
You can pair both the Google Fitbit Air and Google Pixel Watch to the Google Health app at the same time. Wear them together, or seamlessly switch between the 2 devices. Your information will be automatically synced to the app, and you’ll be able to filter the view by device.
Google Fitbit Air Pokémon Sleep SE 
Google Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep tracks your sleep, helping you establish sleeping habits through consistent rest. The device features a night-themed band inspired by the Pokémon Sleep experience and a custom silk print label of Sleeping Pikachu. The longer you sleep, the more Pokémon you can discover.
Important:
- You must be 13 years of age or above to use this product.
- You must be 18 years of age or above to use AI features.
- Customers in the US and Japan can purchase the Special Edition band at store.google.com and select third-party retailers (Target exclusive in the US).
- Standard Google Health sleep data syncs directly to the Pokémon Sleep app. A Google Health account and an active Google Health Premium subscription are needed for advanced features like the Google Health Coach.
Connect to the Pokémon Sleep app and sync your data
You can turn your consistent rest into an adventure when you download the Pokémon Sleep app and pair it with your Fitbit Air and Google Health app. To get started, follow the steps below that match your phone.
Android instructionsStep 1: Sync Fitbit Air with Google Health
Follow the steps above to set up your Google Fitbit Air with the Google Health app.
Step 2: Download the Pokémon Sleep app.
Go to Google Play and download the Pokémon Sleep app.
If it’s your first time downloading a game in Google Play, you’ll be asked to create a Play Games profile. Follow the steps in Google Play to create your gamer profile.
Tip: You will need a LTE or data connection to set up the Pokémon Sleep app.
Step 3: Share sleep data in the Google Health app
- Open the Google Health app
- At the top left, tap Connections
Partner apps
- If Pokémon Sleep isn't installed: Tap Sync your favorite health apps.
- Tap Manage data and access
- Tap Pokémon Sleep and then turn on Allow all.
- Tap the back arrow to save the setting. You should now see Pokémon Sleep in the list of apps under “Allowed access.”
Partner apps Step 4: Set up the Pokémon Sleep app
Open the Pokémon Sleep app and complete the onboarding steps in the app. This can take several minutes, and then follow Pokémon Sleep’s device pairing instructions.
Step 1: Sync Fitbit Air with Google Health
Follow the steps above to set up your Google Fitbit Air with the Google Health app. Make sure you’ve updated to the latest version of the Google Health app before proceeding.
Step 2: Link Google Health to Apple Health.
- Open the Google Health app
- At the top left, tap Connections
- Tap Get started
- Tap Done.
Step 3: Download the Pokémon Sleep app.
In Apple’s App Store, search for and download the Pokémon Sleep app.
Step 4: Link Pokémon Sleep to Apple Health.
- Open the Pokémon Sleep app.
- Tap Menu
- Tap Turn On All and then select Google Health
.
- Tap Pair a Device
For more detailed instructions, go to Pokémon Sleep’s iOS Pairing Guide.
Sync your sleep data to the Pokémon Sleep app
Once paired, your Fitbit Air will automatically track your sleep when you wear it to bed. When you launch the Pokémon Sleep app for the first time in a day, you’ll be prompted to sync your sleep data to Pokémon Sleep. Subsequent Pokémon Sleep app launches throughout the day won’t prompt you again. You’ll be prompted again on the next day. Each “day” resets at 4AM local time.
To force-synchronize your data to the Pokémon Sleep app:
- Open the Pokémon Sleep app.
- Synchronize your sleep data.
- For Android: Tap Sync
- For iOS: Tap Settings
- For Android: Tap Sync
- Tap Synchronize
For more information on compatible smartwatches and features, you can check the Pokémon Sleep Smartwatch Pairing Page.
Get to know Google Fitbit Air
Wear your device to track your activity, sleep, and health metrics. Then check the Google Health app on your phone to review your data.
Check your device status
Instead of a screen, the Google Fitbit Air has a status light that shows you the device status through these light patterns:
| Light pattern | Status |
|---|---|
|
Pulsing white light |
Charging |
| Flashing red light | Running low on battery |
| Fast blinking white light | Updating firmware |
| Solid red light | Running critically low on battery |
Learn how to manage alarms on your Fitbit device.
Check your battery level
Firmly double-tap your Fitbit Air to wake the status light:
- White light: Your device is working and the battery level is between 20% and 100%.
- Red light: Your battery level is below 20%. Charge your device soon.
- No light: Device is off or out of battery.
Set alarms
Set one-time or recurring silent alarms through the Google Health app. These alarms wake you up with a quiet vibration on your wrist. To turn off the alarm, firmly double-tap the device.
Care and cleaning
To help your device last longer and keep it looking new, go to our Fitbit Product Care guide for detailed tips on how to clean your Fitbit device.
Track your activity and health metrics
Important:
- Some features are only accessible with Google Health Premium. Learn more about what you get with Google Health Premium.
- Some advanced health tracking features, such as Irregular Rhythm Notifications and SpO2 estimation, aren’t available in all regions.
Google Fitbit Air automatically tracks various health metrics. All data syncs through Bluetooth to the Google Health app, where you can check your progress and insights.
Get your metrics
Open the Google Health app on your phone to find daily metrics like steps, distance, cardio load, calories burned, and sleep stages.
Track exercise with the Google Health app
Google Fitbit Air automatically recognizes and records many activities. After a workout, open the app to review your metrics, tag different exercises, and modify workout durations. You can also start an exercise mode and get real-time data like heart rate zones while exercising.
Learn how to track your workouts with your Fitbit device.
Receive irregular rhythm notifications
Google Fitbit Air collects data for irregular heart rhythm notifications, which may be an indication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). The Google Health app can notify you if an irregular heart rhythm is detected.
Learn more about how Irregular Rhythm Notifications check for atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Estimate your SpO2
Google Fitbit Air can estimate your blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels during sleep. You can get your trends and average SpO2 levels in the Google Health app.
Learn how to track blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) with your Fitbit device.
Get proactive wellness insights from personal health coach (Google Health Premium only)
Google Health Premium connects you with a personal health coach directly in the app. It syncs with your Google Fitbit Air data to provide personalized guidance, fitness plans, sleep insights, and support.
Learn more about your personal health coach.
Troubleshoot your device
If you have issues with your Google Fitbit Air, including syncing problems or unexpected behavior, go to:
- Why won't my Fitbit device sync?
- How do I restart my Fitbit device?
- Why isn’t my Fitbit device charging?
- How do I get notifications from my phone on my Fitbit device