The Google Fitbit Air already caught my eye with its minimal design and subscription-free tracking. I wanted an alternative to smartwatches for sleep tracking and everyday activity detection — the $99 screenless wearable had everything I needed and nothing I didn’t. When I learned that the optional Google Health Premium subscription comes with the Google AI Pro plan I already pay for, that sealed the deal.
Or so I thought. I’ve been using the Fitbit Air and Health Premium for over a month, and I wish I could give this “free upgrade” back to Google. The Google Health app clearly needs work, but it’s somehow worse for subscribers than it is for free users.