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Fitbit Air Update Resolves Critical Bug

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3 months ago

June 30, 2026

BTI Team

A look at the Fitbit Air inside the strap

Gearing Up: Fitbit Air Receives First Software Update

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In summary:

Tech Advisor notes that Google has rolled out the initial Fitbit Air software update, addressing key issues such as inaccurate automatic workout labeling and connectivity glitches.

Priced at under £100/$100 with no subscription fees, the screenless fitness tracker is positioned as a strong contender against rivals like Whoop Strap and upcoming Garmin Cirqa.

Enhancements include split runs, exercise exports, and multi-device support. Google also promotes user creativity by sharing official blueprints for custom accessories.

Just over a month since its launch, the Fitbit Air has finally received its debut software update, aimed at resolving a major issue with the screenless fitness tracker while nudging Fitbit app users towards an upgrade.

In a somewhat surprising move, Google has been relatively tight-lipped about the specifics of this initial update, labeled as 67.20001.253.2 for Android users and 20001.253.2 for iPhone users, containing “bug fixes and general improvements,” as reported by 9to5Google.

This firmware version follows two prior updates to the Google Health app in June, part of Google’s larger commitment to enhancing the Fitbit Air user experience.

The brand’s roadmap from May offers more insight and indicates that a significant user frustration, the mislabeling of automatic workouts, should be resolved, particularly misidentifying runs as general workouts.

Thomas Deehan / Foundry

The update also addresses issues like split runs, exercise exports, multi-device compatibility, and connectivity problems. It marks the end of the Fitbit app workaround, as many users are hesitant to transition from the old software.

The update is currently being rolled out, so users should watch for notifications from the Google Health app.

Gaining a head start

At launch, the Fitbit Air impressed with its slim design, suitable for day and night tracking, and the AI-powered Google Health Coach, offering personalized insights based on collected data.

Priced at less than £100/$100 and free from mandatory subscription fees unlike the Whoop Strap, the Fitbit Air’s popularity has surged.

Thomas Deehan / Foundry

If Google continues to enhance the Air’s fitness tracking capabilities, it will stay competitive against rivals like Whoop and the upcoming Garmin Cirqa. The Garmin Cirqa, Garmin’s first screenless device, is set to launch soon.

The Fitbit Air’s fanbase is growing, with users finding innovative ways to attach their analog watches to the strap, creating a 2-in-1 device on their wrist.

Google fosters creativity by sharing official blueprints for the Fitbit Air, allowing users and third parties to design their own watch straps.