Google is updating the Fitbit app to create a centralized portal for health and fitness data, officially renaming it the Health app on May 19. The app will feature a new icon and invite Google Fit users to migrate their data later this year.
The new Health app will have four tabs: Today, Fitness, Sleep, and Health. Users with a Google Health Premium subscription will see these tabs integrated with the Gemini-powered Google Health Coach. Insights from the Health Coach will be available in the Today tab, which provides an overview of user stats and activities.
The Fitness tab will include a workout library, a summary of recent activities, and a “weekly plan” for saving workout suggestions generated by the Health Coach. The Sleep tab will display sleep scores, duration, and total REM sleep, while the Health tab will present key vital signs such as heart rate, weight, blood oxygen levels, and blood pressure.
Users in the U.S. will be able to sync their medical records with the app, enabling access to lab results and medications. Google assured that it will store user data securely and allow individuals to control its use and sharing across other health applications like Peloton and MyFitnessPal. The company reiterated a commitment to not utilize Fitbit user health data for Google Ads.
The Google Health Coach, introduced last year and tested with NBA star Steph Curry, will exit its preview phase on May 19 and will be available globally as part of the Google Health Premium subscription, formerly known as Fitbit Premium. This subscription will be priced at $10 per month or $99 per year, with complimentary access for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Eligible Fitbit or Pixel Watch users will be the first to gain access to the Health Coach, with plans to support additional devices in the future. The rollout of the Health app will coincide with the release of the new Fitbit Air on May 26.
