Fitbit Air Now Tracks Blood Pressure

The Fitbit Air can now manually track blood pressure trends, but with a significant caveat: it does not have the ability to measure blood pressure itself. Instead, users can input blood pressure readings from a separate device into the Google Health app.

This new feature allows Fitbit Air owners to monitor their blood pressure trends over time, but they will need to use a separate blood pressure measuring device to take the actual readings. The Fitbit Air will then store these readings, giving users a way to track their blood pressure trends.

The blood pressure tracking feature was previously missing for Fitbit Air owners, despite being available for other devices. The feature was supposed to roll out in update 5.12, but some users are still unable to upgrade to this version. Even some users who have upgraded to version 5.12 do not have access to the blood pressure logging feature, as the rollout is being done in a staged manner.

## Why it matters The addition of blood pressure tracking to the Fitbit Air is significant, as it gives users another important health metric to monitor. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, so being able to track it over time can help users identify potential health issues early on. While the Fitbit Air's inability to measure blood pressure itself may be a limitation, the ability to manually input readings from a separate device is still a useful feature for users who want to keep track of their blood pressure.

The staged rollout of the feature means that not all users will have access to it yet, but it is expected to become available to all Fitbit Air owners in the coming days. For now, users who have access to the feature can start inputting their blood pressure readings and tracking their trends over time.

## What happens next As more users gain access to the blood pressure tracking feature, it will be interesting to see how they use it to monitor their health. The ability to track blood pressure trends over time could lead to new insights into how lifestyle changes affect blood pressure, and could potentially help users identify health issues early on. For now, the addition of blood pressure tracking to the Fitbit Air is a welcome feature for users who want to take a more active role in monitoring their health.