New Fitbit software update promises enhancements to bedtime routines and increased step count
Fitbit, the popular fitness tracker brand owned by Google, has announced an update to its sleep tracking technology that promises to provide a more accurate reflection of a user's night's rest. The update, which is set to be showcased on the upcoming Made by Google event, aims to help users better understand how their body is recovering each night.
Since its inception in 2009, sleep tracking has been a feature on Fitbit devices. In 2017, Fitbit took a significant step forward by adding sleep stages to its sleep tracking data. Now, the company has taken another leap by updating its technology to be more sensitive to brief awakenings, a feature that was often missed by the previous system.
This updated technology offers a more accurate measurement of sleep stages, resulting in increased detection of wake times, adjusted proportions of sleep stages (light, REM, deep), and more honest and precise sleep reports. Users might see higher awake durations and more fragmented sleep, but these changes reflect a more detailed and truthful breakdown of sleep.
Fitbit describes this update as the first in a series of planned improvements to deepen sleep tracking accuracy and provide users with better insights into their recovery and rest. The company is not alone in this endeavour, as sleep tracking technology is a competitive space where constant innovation is expected. Other companies are also developing similar technology to help users better understand their sleep patterns.
It's worth noting that Apple Watch didn't offer sleep stages as part of its sleep tracking data until 2022, five years after Fitbit. The latest update to Fitbit's sleep tracking technology significantly improves accuracy by using a new algorithm that more precisely detects brief awakenings during the night.
As the Made by Google event approaches, it's possible that more information about Fitbit's plans will be revealed. In the meantime, Fitbit users can look forward to more accurate sleep data and better insights into their sleep patterns.
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- This latest update to Fitbit's sleep tracking technology, set to be showcased at the upcoming Made by Google event, is not just about better sleep data—it's also about health-and-wellness, as understanding recovery patterns is crucial for overall health.
- The new update in Fitbit's sleep tracking technology, which promises more accurate sleep stage detection, is a testament to the ever-evolving world of technology and wearables, where brands like Fitbit continually strive to advance sleep monitoring.
- To stay competitive in the health-and-wellness market, Fitbit, along with other companies diving into sleep tracking technology, understands the importance of innovation in gadgets and technology; after all, an accurate night's sleep can lead to a healthier, more productive day.
