Fitbit is getting a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to get more information about their health and fitness data. On Tuesday, the Google-owned wearable brand announced it was rolling out its first AI feature to a limited number of users. Those who are eligible can find the feature in the ‘You tab’ of the Fitbit app. The latest introduction is named Insights Explorer which borrows Gemini’s capabilities to provide a conversational experience to learn more about the data being collected by the wearable device.
Fitbit gets AI feature
Last year, the Fitbit app got a major makeover. Google said the design of the new app was focused on simplicity and ease of use. The entire experience was divided into three tabs – Today, Coach and You. The ‘U Tab’ contained all user data and graphs. This is also where users can sign up for Fitbit Labs, a new part of the Fitbit experience that offers new and experimental features.
In a community post, the company has now confirmed that the first feature under Fitbit Labs is now rolling out to select users. Only those users who have previously signed up for this service will get this service. Once they see the feature, they have to opt-in to it. Those who have access to this feature have been requested to share their feedback as well.
This feature is known as Insights Explorer. It is powered by Gemini, Google’s native large language model (LLM), and provides a conversational experience. Users can chat with the tool and learn more about their health and fitness data. “For example, you can get interesting explanations about how your activity affects your sleep, with a chart that helps you visualize the connection,” the post continued.
At present there is not much information about this feature. The community post did not share details about whether the chatbot will allow follow-up questions, whether it can generate different types of charts and graphs, or whether it supports two-way speech conversations similar to Gemini Live. Notably, Fitbit highlighted that more such features will be released in the near future.
