Google’s Gemini-Powered Health Coach is Rolling Out
Google first showed off its new AI-powered Health Coach feature when it launched the Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 in August, and now it’s ready to roll out in limited beta. Starting tomorrow, October 28, Google will open the first public preview of its Personal Health Coach powered by Gemini for select users in the United States.
In a blog post, Google confirmed that its fancy new health coach isn’t ready for everyone yet, but that it will be available in public beta for those who subscribe to the monthly Fitbit Premium service, which costs $9.99 per month. For now, it’s only available for select Fitbit models and the Pixel Watch, and users can expect to see it appear in the Fitbit app over the next week. Then expect wider availability and a “soon” launch on iOS.
So, what is Google’s new AI-powered Health Coach and what does it have to offer? We’ll have to wait and see, considering this is only a beta launch. That said, Google says it’s combining Fitbit’s strong focus on health and analytics with Gemini AI to create a conversational, customizable digital wellness assistant. Google has touted it as a highly personalized assistant that’s part fitness trainer, part sleep coach, and part health and wellness advisor.
The preview will give you a first look at Google’s redesigned Fitbit app, divided into four main categories: Today, Fitness, Sleep, and Health. Naturally, the health coach will use all of these elements to help you achieve your goals, break bad habits, sleep better and better understand your overall health.
First, the experience begins with a 5-10 minute conversation with your coach to understand your motivations and goals. You will tell the AI what you want to achieve. The more detailed you can be about your health, fitness program, and overall goals, the better the end results will be.
Google mentioned that things are early and that in terms of features, “there will be some gaps”, but that the coach, suggestions and features will change, improve and evolve over time. You will be able to make a fitness plan, then you will receive a notification every week with recommendations, etc. The AI assistant will help you set more goals, check or track progress, or instantly add new ones, like running a 5K by the end of the year.
Google has talked about using AI to create personalized workouts tailored to your needs or fitness level. The health coach can even take into account time or travel constraints, available equipment, etc. and then offer you something that you can immediately start using.
There’s even a useful “Ask the Coach” feature that you’ll notice throughout the redesigned app. It will provide instant access to Gemini for advice, plan or workout adjustments, sleep insights and much more. You can even ask the coach for suggestions on topics to discuss with your doctor before an upcoming visit. Throughout the experience, Google will send users a “Like” or “Like Down” button, which invites feedback to improve the experience during the testing phase.
Basically, Gemini is now your all-in-one health and fitness coach, provided you’re willing to share all that information and pay $9.99 per month. Please remember that this is a public preview, so expect the app’s features and options to change or evolve over time. And finally, Google hasn’t shared a date for the full launch of the software, so if you can’t participate in the beta, stay tuned for more details.
Source: Google via AndroidAuthority
