Although the Pixel Watch is now official, the first Google watch that will hit the market in the fall, from the big G company they do not forget Fitbit. And it is that, after formalizing the purchase of this company, Google has continued to take steps in the integration of the Fitbit brand into the Google ecosystem.
The most recent case is found with the integration of Fitbit and Google Fit data with the Google Assistant. This is news that 9to5Google brought forward and comes just days after Google launched the Health Connect app in early access. And beyond the assistant itself, it sheds light on what is linked to the NestHub and their new interactions with watches and fitness trackers.
Full integration with Nest Hubs has already begun
Two weeks ago, in the aforementioned media, they echoed how Google Fit and Fitbit were growing integrated with Nest Hubs, being able to see activity statistics such as the number of steps. Now it seems that one more step has been taken and now it can even be integrated with the mobile assistant.
And what does that mean? So basically we can use Google Assistant to perform queries some related to activity recording from a Fitbit fitness tracker or smartwatch. Specifically, you will be able to get reports of activity, distance and heart rate measurements. You can even receive information and suggestions without having to consult the assistant.
Beyond requesting information from the Nest Hub through the assistant, it will be proactive and also display information in the form of suggestions or special cards.
Source: 9to5Google
Beforehand, the corresponding authorizations must have been granted to the assistant and it will be enough to go to the wizard settings and follow the path Welfare > Exercise. This will be where Google Fit or Fitbit can be connected. It must be said that, from what 9to5Google has tested, both can be connected at the same time, although only one can be active in the Google Assistant settings.
From 9to5Google they claim that this if implemented in stages, so most users don’t have access to settings right now. Likewise, it’s also not available for Google Nest, although its full integration with Nest Hub 2 and Nest Max Hub should begin tomorrow. In fact, there are indications that health and activity cards are displayed on the main screen.
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