Your Fitbit Air can now store blood pressure readings, with one catch

Fitbit Air users have discovered that blood pressure tracking has become available on their Google Health accounts, offering another metric to monitor. However, this does not mean the device can directly measure blood pressure. It simply allows users to manually log blood pressure trends. The new feature enables Fitbit devices, including the Air, to analyze motion and health sensors over a set period, potentially detecting changes in blood pressure.

It's important to note that this feature does not measure blood pressure directly but rather flags potential changes. While a blood pressure monitor is still required for accurate readings, the addition has been welcomed by Air users who previously lacked this capability in the Google Health app. The feature's rollout appears to be staggered, with some users yet to receive the update.

This news is considered positive, as it suggests the Fitbit Air may soon gain the ability to closely monitor blood pressure trends, provided users have access to a separate blood pressure measurement device.