Google is rolling out the Google Health app starting from May 19, 2026. It replaces the Fitbit app for users worldwide. The update also comes with a new screenless tracker called Google Fitbit Air and a Gemini-powered health assistant called Google Health Coach, now available in places like India.
This update is not just a new app. Google is bringing fitness tracking, sleep data, recovery insights, AI coaching, and health records all into one system. For Fitbit and Pixel Watch users, it simply means their health information will now work together in a more connected and easy way across Google devices.
Fitbit Users Need To Know These Migration Dates
Google has confirmed that older Fitbit accounts must switch to Google Accounts as part of the move to Google Health. Fitbit users must upgrade to Google Accounts by May 19, 2026. After this date, users who have not migrated may lose access to syncing and connected services.
Google will also start deleting data from unmigrated Fitbit accounts from July 15, 2026. Users can still migrate through Fitbit settings and should download their data before the cutoff.
How The New Google Health App Works
The rollout begins May 19 and expands gradually through late May for most users. Existing wellness history transfers automatically in eligible cases, so manual exports are usually unnecessary. The redesigned app now includes four main sections: Today, Fitness, Sleep, and Health.
The Today tab works as a custom wellness dashboard. It combines recovery insights, sleep summaries, readiness trends, cardio load, and daily activity metrics into one scrollable feed. Subscribers can also customize widgets and health metrics based on personal priorities.
The app supports syncing from:
- Fitbit devices, including the Fitbit Air
- Pixel Watch
- Apple Health
- Health Connect
- Peloton
- MyFitnessPal
US customers on eligible healthcare networks can also sync medications, lab results, and medical records directly into the Health section.
Google Health Coach Uses Gemini AI
Google Health Coach is the biggest new feature in the ecosystem. It first appeared in public preview in 2025 and is now rolling out more widely for premium subscribers starting May 19, 2026. The rollout also includes India.
During setup, subscribers enter:
- Fitness goals
- Workout preferences
- Available equipment
- Injuries or physical limitations
- Daily schedules
A health coach studies your sleep, recovery, exercise data, and activity to offer custom advice. According to Google, the assistant supports:
- Personalized workout plans
- Recovery guidance
- Sleep improvement insights
- Nutrition logging through text, voice, or photos
- Health-related questions
- Medical summaries for eligible US users
If sleep quality drops or recovery trends shift, recommendations adjust automatically based on updated wellness patterns.
Early reactions online remain mixed. Some Fitbit owners appreciate the adaptive coaching experience, while others remain cautious because of Google’s history of changing or shutting down services over time.
Google Health Premium Pricing In India
Google also rebranded Fitbit Premium as Google Health Premium. The company kept monthly US pricing unchanged while increasing annual pricing.
| Plan | India Price | US Price |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | ₹99 | $9.99 |
| Annual | ₹999 | $99.99 |
Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers also receive the subscription service in eligible regions at no additional cost.
Without a subscription, Fitbit owners still receive:
- Basic activity tracking
- Sleep tracking
- Heart rate insights
- Core wellness metrics
Paid subscribers unlock additional features, including Health Coach, adaptive workout plans, recovery analysis, advanced sleep insights, and personalized recommendations.
Fitbit Features Being Removed
Several longtime Fitbit features are disappearing during the migration. The update removes:
- Fitbit badges and achievement history
- Community feed and groups
- Direct messaging
- Sleep Profile animal summaries
- Snore Detection on Fitbit Sense and Versa 3
- Estimated oxygen variation tracking
- Food plan calorie targets
- Blood glucose reminders
- Fitbit recipes
The old Stress Score feature is also being updated. Google has renamed it Resilience and replaced the numeric score with simple labels like Optimal, Balanced, and Low. Activity goals are also shifting away from strict daily step counts and moving toward weekly cardio-based goals.
Users who enjoyed Fitbit’s social features and gamified challenges will likely notice the most significant difference after the rollout.
Fitbit Air Brings Screenless Health Tracking
Along with the new app, Google also launched Fitbit Air, a lightweight screenless tracker built for simple health tracking and longer battery life.
Confirmed specifications include:
- Up to 7 days of battery life
- 50-meter water resistance
- Heart rate monitoring
- SpO2 tracking
- HRV monitoring
- Sleep stage tracking
- Skin temperature sensing
- AFib-related heart rhythm notifications in eligible regions
The standard Fitbit Air launches globally at $99.99, while the Stephen Curry Special Edition costs $129.99.
Note: The Indian price of the Fitbit Air is just an estimate for now. It is based on currency exchange rates and import costs, since Google hasn’t announced official pricing yet.
Right now, the standard model is expected to be around ₹9,000 before taxes and retailer pricing. You can preorder on the Google Store and select retail partners, with shipping starting May 26, 2026. Each purchase also includes a three-month Google Health Premium trial.
What This Update Means For Google’s Health Strategy
This rollout shows a big shift in Google’s system. Instead of separate apps like Fitbit and Google Fit, everything is now coming together in one health platform connected with Gemini AI and Pixel devices.
It makes things more unified across devices and services, but it also moves away from the community features that made Fitbit popular earlier.
Final Thoughts
Google Health puts Fitbit, Pixel Watch, and AI coaching with Gemini all in one place, making things easier and more connected. You now get smarter health tips and better tracking, but some old Fitbit social features will not be there anymore.
Overall, it’s a big step toward a cleaner and easier-to-use health system where everything works together.
