Update for Fitbit devices introduces enhancements to sleep tracking and increases step count.
Fitbit has announced an update to its sleep tracking technology, aiming to provide a more precise measurement of sleep stages and recovery insights. This enhancement is set to offer a more accurate reflection of a user's night's rest [1][3][5].
The new tracking system is designed to be more sensitive to brief awakenings that the previous system may have missed, resulting in a more detailed and trustworthy understanding of sleep patterns [3][5]. This update marks the first step in Fitbit's planned improvements to their sleep tracking technology, with further advancements expected to be announced in the near future [1][3][5].
Fitbit has been a pioneer in sleep tracking since 2009, and this update underscores its commitment to maintaining its reputation for accuracy in this area. While other companies, including Apple, have also begun offering sleep tracking features, Fitbit's updates are intended to keep it competitive in the sleep tracking market [2][4].
The updates are part of Google's broader approach to enhancing Fitbit’s health tracking within Pixel devices. Fitbit's ecosystem now integrates advanced health sensors, such as sleep stage logging, SpO₂ and skin temperature monitoring, and a Daily Readiness Score to guide exercise and recovery [2][4].
As the Made by Google event approaches, there is speculation that Fitbit may reveal more about its plans for the Pixel Watch 4 [4]. In the meantime, users can look forward to a more accurate and detailed sleep stage tracking system that will help them better understand their body's recovery each night [1][3][5].
[1] Fitbit (2023). Fitbit Introduces Significant Sleep Tracking Updates. [online] Available at: https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/newsroom/press-releases/2023/fitbit-introduces-significant-sleep-tracking-updates
[2] Google (2023). Google and Fitbit Partner to Enhance Health Tracking on Pixel Devices. [online] Available at: https://www.google.com/about/news/stories/2023/google-fitbit-partner-health-tracking-pixel-devices/
[3] TechCrunch (2023). Fitbit Updates Sleep Tracking Technology for More Accurate Data. [online] Available at: https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/01/fitbit-updates-sleep-tracking-technology-for-more-accurate-data/
[4] The Verge (2023). Made by Google Event Hints at Fitbit's Plans for Pixel Watch 4. [online] Available at: https://www.theverge.com/2023/03/15/22987868/made-by-google-event-fitbit-pixel-watch-4-health-features
- The update to Fitbit's sleep tracking technology incorporates wearable sensors and gadgets that aim for a more sensitive detection of brief awakenings, offering a more precise measurement of sleep stages and recovery insights.
- This improvement in sleep tracking technology highlights Fitbit's ongoing commitment to advancing health-and-wellness, with further enhancements expected in the near future to keep it competitive in the market.
- As the Made by Google event draws closer, the anticipation builds for potential announcements about Fitbit's plans for the Pixel Watch 4, which may include advanced sleep stage tracking along with other health features.
