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Fitbit Air is Google’s screenless wearable tracker. It is not Fitbit Aria Air, which is a smart scale; use Google Health rather than an Aria Air setup guide.
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- Phone: Google lists Android 11.0 or newer and iOS 16.4 or newer as minimum requirements on the Google Store Fitbit Air page.
- Account: You need a Google Account to use the Google Health app with Fitbit Air.
- App: Install Google Health, or open it if it is already on your phone. Google says you do not need to reinstall Google Health if the Fitbit app is already installed.
- Tracker: Connect Fitbit Air to its charging cable before setup. The box includes the tracker, wristband, and charging cable.
See Google’s Fitbit Air setup guide for product-specific instructions.
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How to set up Fitbit Air
- Connect the tracker to its charger. Keep it connected while you begin setup.
- Open Google Health and sign in. Sign in with your Google Account. If you are new to the app, create or sign in to an account when prompted.
- Add the device. In Google Health, go to Connections > Add device, choose Fitbit Air, and follow the on-screen directions. If a label differs in your app version, follow the current prompts shown on screen.
- Keep Fitbit Air near your phone. Leave Bluetooth enabled and allow the app to complete the connection. Once it is set up, open the app to check that the tracker appears in Connections.
Google’s general Fitbit device setup instructions describe the Connections > Add device path.
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- Google Fitbit Air is the unbelievably comfortable, exceptionally smart way to transform your health[1]; and Google Health brings together effortless tracking and adaptive coaching to help make the most of your everyday[2]
- Unlock more with Google Health Premium: With a premium membership, get personalized coaching that’s built with Gemini and adapts to your life[2]; get a 3-month trial at no cost to you[5] (Google Health Premium subscription sold separately)
- Comfortable fit - One Size Tracker (130-210 mm): The lightweight, micro-adjustable fit sits comfortably and quietly, so you can wear Google Fitbit Air through work, play, and sleep; advanced sensors and new algorithms power more accurate, precise health tracking, 24/7[1]
- Designed for every occasion: With no screen to distract you or disrupt your style, your tracker moves seamlessly from bracelet to workout band to sleep band, and you can change looks in seconds – just press the pebble in, click, and go
- Long battery life: Google Fitbit Air’s battery lasts up to a week, and fast charging gets you one day of battery life in just five minutes[6,7]
How to sync Fitbit Air with your phone
Automatic syncing
Fitbit Air syncs with Google Health over Bluetooth Low Energy when it is near your phone. Google says data syncs automatically throughout the day and when you open Google Health while the tracker is nearby. The phone also needs an internet connection for the app to send its data onward.
Start a sync manually
- Bring Fitbit Air close to your phone and open Google Health.
- On the Today tab, pull down to refresh, or open Connections > Sync.
- To check when the tracker last synced, open Connections and select Fitbit Air. The last-sync time appears beneath the device image.
For details, see Google’s guide to how Fitbit devices sync their data.
Rank #2
- Google Fitbit Air is the unbelievably comfortable, exceptionally smart way to transform your health[1]; and Google Health brings together effortless tracking and adaptive coaching to help make the most of your everyday[2]
- Unlock more with Google Health Premium: With a premium membership, get personalized coaching that’s built with Gemini and adapts to your life[2]; get a 3-month trial at no cost to you[5] (Google Health Premium subscription sold separately)
- Comfortable fit - One Size Tracker (130-210 mm): The lightweight, micro-adjustable fit sits comfortably and quietly, so you can wear Google Fitbit Air through work, play, and sleep; advanced sensors and new algorithms power more accurate, precise health tracking, 24/7[1]
- Designed for every occasion: With no screen to distract you or disrupt your style, your tracker moves seamlessly from bracelet to workout band to sleep band, and you can change looks in seconds – just press the pebble in, click, and go
- Long battery life: Google Fitbit Air’s battery lasts up to a week, and fast charging gets you one day of battery life in just five minutes[6,7]
What Fitbit Air’s status light means
Because Fitbit Air has no screen, its status light provides basic charging and battery cues. A firm double-tap wakes the light:
- Pulsing white: Charging.
- Flashing red: Low battery.
- Fast-blinking white: Firmware is updating.
- Solid red: Critically low battery.
- White after a double-tap: Battery is between 20% and 100%.
- Red after a double-tap: Battery is below 20%.
- No light after a double-tap: The tracker may be off or out of battery.
Fix Fitbit Air setup or syncing problems
If setup does not finish or the data is stale, try these checks in order. They are Google’s recommended troubleshooting steps, not a guarantee that every connection issue will be resolved.
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- Unlock more with Google Health Premium: With a premium membership, get personalized coaching that’s built with Gemini and adapts to your life[2]; get a 3-month trial at no cost to you[5] (Google Health Premium subscription sold separately)
- Comfortable fit - One Size Tracker (130-210 mm): The lightweight, micro-adjustable fit sits comfortably and quietly, so you can wear Google Fitbit Air through work, play, and sleep; advanced sensors and new algorithms power more accurate, precise health tracking, 24/7[1]
- Designed for every occasion: With no screen to distract you or disrupt your style, your tracker moves seamlessly from bracelet to workout band to sleep band, and you can change looks in seconds – just press the pebble in, click, and go
- Long battery life: Google Fitbit Air’s battery lasts up to a week, and fast charging gets you one day of battery life in just five minutes[6,7]
- Bring the tracker closer and charge it. Put Fitbit Air on its charger and keep it near the phone.
- Check Bluetooth and internet access. Make sure Bluetooth is on and the phone has Wi-Fi or cellular data.
- Retry a manual sync. Open Google Health and pull down on Today, or use Connections > Sync. Check the last-sync time under Connections > Fitbit Air.
- On Android, check background restrictions. Battery Saver and Bedtime mode can limit background data connectivity. Turn them off, or interact with the device, then retry.
- Refresh Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth off for three seconds, then turn it back on and try again.
- Restart both devices. Restart your phone and Fitbit Air, then retry setup or syncing.
Google’s full checklist is on its Google Health syncing troubleshooting page. Do not remove Fitbit Air from your account as an early troubleshooting step: Google warns that removing a Fitbit device deletes data that has not synced. Check the last-sync time first.
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