Google has announced a special-edition Fitbit Air that integrates with Pokémon Sleep, a sleep-focused Pokémon game launched in 2023. This collaboration, timed with Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, allows users to earn in-game rewards based on their sleep duration and quality, with progress tracked by a Snorlax character that accumulates “Drowsy Power” as the user sleeps more. The Fitbit Air can sync with both the Google Health app and Pokémon Sleep, enabling users to monitor daily movement, heart rate, and cardio load during the day, as well as record sleep metrics overnight.
While Pokémon Sleep already supports various wearables, including Apple Watch, other Fitbit models, Galaxy Watch, and Google Pixel Watch, and can be used without a wearable, the special-edition Fitbit Air offers a dedicated device for enhanced engagement with the franchise. Priced at $129 for preorder with shipping beginning September 15, the device is available through the Google Store and Target. In contrast, the standard Fitbit Air is priced at $99 and was introduced in May with features such as a slimmer design, improved health and fitness tracking, and an AI-powered coach providing personalized guidance based on users’ activity, sleep, and wellness data.