- A new AI coach is heading to Fitbit Premium users
- Some US users on Android are now seeing the update
- The extra AI features offer insights, advice, and more
Google recently promised new Fitbit devices for next year, but there’s an app update landing right now for Fitbit users that brings with it personalized coaching on fitness, sleep, and wellbeing through Gemini AI.
According to Google, the update is arriving first for Fitbit Premium users in the US on Android devices, with an expansion to iOS coming soon. It’s also being labeled as a Public Preview – in other words, it’s still a work in progress.
Some users on Reddit are now starting to see the update, though clearly it’s rolling out in stages, so even if you are in the US, using the Android app, and signed up for Fitbit Premium, it might be a while before you get these new features.
Essentially, the extras you get added in to the app are similar to the chats you might have already had about your fitness with Gemini. The AI will take a look at your stats, and come up with some ideas for setting goals and making improvements.
How it works
With Gemini AI embedded in the Fitbit app, everything can be more conversational. You could set a goal like “I want to be able to run without getting out of breath” rather than setting a steps target, for example.
You still get all your key stats, but there’s AI commentary alongside it – celebrating goals, suggesting next steps, and more. You can then ask questions about the data you’ve logged, workout plans, ongoing trends, or whatever you like.
A redesign for the app comes alongside all this extra AI, to fit everything in on screen – which looks a bit overwhelming at first. The new Today tab is front and center, combining key metrics with personalized AI feedback on your recent activity levels and sleep.
Google says there might be some “rough edges” in the preview, and is inviting feedback from users on what works and what doesn’t. At the moment, it’s still possible to switch between the new and old app interfaces with a few taps.
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