Fitbit’s Personal Health Coach Will Soon Understand Your Medical Records
Monitoring your health has never been easier with wrist and finger wear fitness trackers. But the analysis of the collected data was largely left to the user. Until recent years, when some of the tech companies that make these wearable devices launched their own AI health coaches.
In October 2025, Google launched its version called Coach, powered by Gemini AI, for US Fitbit Premium subscribers on Android. However, the October launch was just a preview, with the company seeking feedback from early users. Last February, Google extended the public preview of Coach to include iOS users and Fitbit Premium members in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Google announced Tuesday at its annual health event The Check Up that it is adding additional features to its all-in-one fitness trainer, sleep coach and health advisor.
A Google representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Improved sleep information and scores
For sleep tracking, the company’s biggest update delivers a 15% increase in sleep stage accuracy, based on comparisons between its newest and previous algorithms on compatible Pixel and Fitbit devices.
The current model will now also be better able to tell the difference between when you’re trying to sleep and when you’re actually sleeping. It can detect when you’re taking a nap, when your sleep has been interrupted, or when you’re transitioning from one sleep phase to another.
In a few weeks, these improvements will all contribute to a revamped Sleep Score that won’t just focus on how much sleep you got, but also how long it took you to sleep. With more sleep data, Coach will be able to provide more informed insights and recommendations for better sleep.
Upcoming updates to Fitbit’s personal health coach focus on sleep, medical records, and continuous glucometer data.
Availability of medical records
In April, US subscribers will be able to link their medical records, such as medications, lab results and doctor visit history, in the Fitbit app.
This feature was created in collaboration with B. Well Connected Health, an AI-powered digital health platform that aggregates health data from different providers, and Clear, the identity verification platform known for airport security.
In the Fitbit app, you can search for your doctor and then link to their member portal. Or if you use Clear to verify your identity with a selfie and a valid ID, it will search medical records on your behalf. Availability will depend on your provider.
Once you verify your identity, Fitbit’s personal health coach can access your medical records.
Fitbit’s coach can then use your medical history to create more personalized advice combining your lab results, data collected by your Fitbit, and any other relevant information it collects from your records. In a few months, users will be able to share these records and summaries with their provider or family members using a QR code or Smart Health Link URL.
What it will look like once you can share your Fitbit health summary with a doctor or loved one.
Privacy is always a concern
Privacy experts advise people to think twice before uploading medical information to an AI tool.
Fitbit claims that it securely stores your medical records and that you control how your data is used, whether it is shared, and whether it is deleted. The company also says that your medical records will not be used for advertising purposes.
AI health coaches are not a replacement for a doctor, as they cannot diagnose or treat medical conditions. You should not make any changes to your lifestyle or health routine without consulting your own doctor.
The future of Fitbit’s personal health coach
Google also announced that it is investing in health research on topics such as predicting insulin resistance using data collected by wearable devices, hypertension, and learning how AI performs in virtual care environments. These study topics help us get an idea of what Google might have in store for future Fitbit updates.
In April, public preview Fitbit members will also be able to connect a continuous glucose monitor to the Fitbit app via Health Connect. This feature allows you to see all your health data from compatible apps in one place. Through this connection, Fitbit members can ask their coach for more information about how their workouts or meal choices are affecting their glucose levels.
