The latest Google Health update lets you hide the AI Coach — and I'll be glad to take a break from its advice
Users have been requesting that the AI Coach wouldn't be quite so forward, and Google has listened.
Google Health has recently rolled out version 5.06 for Android and iOS, introducing a new feature that lets users hide the AI Coach from the Today view. This change is a welcome addition for many users who found the AI Coach's constant questions and comments to be tiresome. The AI Coach, previously known as Fitbit Premium, was initially front and center in the Google Health app, often disrupting the flow of the app by asking "20 questions" every morning.
While the new setting does not fully disable the AI Coach, which can still be accessed via the Fitness tab, it does remove it from the Today view that appears when the app is opened. The AI Coach will remain available for any questions users may have. This update also includes bug fixes for map views, ensuring accurate display of data such as heart rate and pace.
However, it appears that some users are still unable to access the new feature, suggesting that Google may need to flip a switch on their end before the update is fully rolled out.
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