{
  "id": 4008466,
  "title": "People are sticking the Fitbit Air to their bodies, literally, and it works [Gallery]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/people-are-sticking-the-fitbit-air-to-their-bodies-literally-and-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/28/fitbit-air-tape-bicep-tracking/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Fitbit Air, a simple yet versatile gadget from Google, has taken on a unique role in the world of health trackers, as users have been finding creative ways to utilize it. Initially designed to be worn around the wrist, the Fitbit Air's included band has allowed many to dual-wield the device alongside a traditional watch on the same wrist, with dedicated products emerging to facilitate this dual-wearing. However, other unconventional methods have also emerged, such as sticking the tracker to one's body with tape. Reddit users have shared their experiences with this technique, attaching the Fitbit Air to their upper arms using kinesiology tape, which is often employed to support strained or sore muscles. This unconventional placement reportedly offers a more accurate data reading, as bicep trackers can often eliminate wrist motion and other factors that may impact accuracy. While there are dedicated bicep bands available for the Fitbit Air, some users have opted for a more makeshift approach by simply using tape. This trend is not new, as threads from users attaching the tracker to their upper arm have been present for some time. It appears to be an effective method, with users reporting positive results. Additionally, some individuals have mentioned placing the Fitbit Air in various other locations, such as their socks. If you have tried placing the Fitbit Air in a non-traditional spot, share your experience in the comments below. For more news, follow Ben on Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, and check out 9to5Google on YouTube.",
  "summary": "The Fitbit Air might be one of Google’s most versatile products in a while not just because it’s so simple, but because buyers are finding very unique ways of using it. That includes quite literally sticking the Fitbit Air to your body with tape which, apparently, actually works quite well.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fitbit Air worn on upper arm with kinesiology tape",
    "Users report accurate data readings from unconventional placement",
    "Some individuals place tracker in socks or other non-traditional spots"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}