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You can attach your Fitbit Air to almost any old-school watch

There are a few ways to combine the screen-less FitBit Air with an existing analog watch.

You can attach your Fitbit Air to almost any old-school watch

Fitbit Air fitness tracker can be attached to traditional watches, combining the familiar watch face with modern health tracking capabilities. No need to replace a beloved mechanical watch; the tracker can be slipped under the existing strap. Fitbit Air monitors heart rate, exercise, and sleep via its sensors, accessible through the Google Health app.

Pairing it with an 18mm lug width watch is ideal, but adaptors allow other watch designs to work. While accurate readings are recommended on top of the wrist, users have experimented with custom adapters for 3D-printed attachments. The tracker is water-resistant up to 50 meters, but older watch cases and straps may not fare as well with moisture. The setup requires a Google Account and Google Health app subscription for full functionality.

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