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Fitbit Air Update Fixes Bug, Nixes Old App
29 Jun
Summary
- Fitbit Air's new update addresses inaccurate automatic workout detection.
- Older Fitbit app versions will cease functioning after July 15, 2026.
- Users must transition to Google Health, including its AI coach feature.
The Fitbit Air is now receiving its initial software update, which Google states includes "bug fixes and general improvements." This update specifically targets common user complaints, notably the inaccurate automatic detection of workouts, such as mislabeling runs as general exercise. This issue appears to be resolved with the latest firmware.
However, the update comes with a significant consequence for users still relying on the older Fitbit app. Google has closed off a workaround that allowed some users to sideload and continue using older app versions, which bypassed the mandatory upgrade to Google Health. Beginning July 15, 2026, these older Fitbit app versions will no longer function.
Consequently, all Fitbit Air users will be required to switch to the Google Health application. This mandated migration introduces Google's new interface and an AI coach. This change has generated considerable negative feedback from the Fitbit community, with many users expressing unhappiness about the forced transition and the features of the new app.
