Sometimes you just need to rely on ingenuity found on the Internet. Like the Redditor who created a camera that turns photos into AI-generated images, users can find some pretty creative ways to implement the technology in unintentional ways — and sometimes the results can be pretty functional. Now, online users have found a very nifty way to wear a Fitbit Air and an analog watch on the same band, and it works better than you think.
If you’re unfamiliar, the Google Fitbit Air is a fitness tracker that provides 24/7 health and fitness tracking without using a digital display. It’s essentially a little screen-less gadget that straps to your wrist, and some smart users have found they can put an analog watch on their Fitbit Air band, eliminating the need to wear two different items. Users can even use a digital watch if they want – it’s just a matter of making sure a device fits the width of the Fitbit Air band.
Due to some restrictions, the hack may not work for everyone (sorry, Apple Watch fans), and there are a few other things people might want to know before buying a Fitbit Air if they’re eager to try this trick. Still, for users who own a Fitbit Air and a watch that supports this hack, it may be worth a try, especially if they are the type who likes to experiment or prefer to wear an analog watch.
Fitbit Air hack lets users wear two devices on one band
Fitbit Air owners demonstrated a hack combining an analog watch with a Fitbit Air. As spotted by 9to5Google, even Google product reviewer Dan Seifert is getting in on the action, taking to Threads to show off an Instrmnt Field Watch sitting on the strap of a Fitbit Air. Seifert also tried it with a Timex Marlin Automatic with similar results. Other users also share their results on social networks.
If you want to try this for yourself, the nylon strap that comes with the Fitbit Air will probably be your best choice. It’s 18mm wide, so make sure the strap fits the space between the watch lugs – and it’s best if the lugs use a spring pin. From there, unlock the Fitbit Air band, keeping the device connected to the band. Remove the band from your watch, but keep the spring bars in place. Pass the Fitbit Air band between the watch’s spring bars in one pass. The Air then sits under your wrist, while the watch is in its usual position.
Keep in mind that this tip may not produce the best results for everyone. For example, the watch band may cover the sensors if you are using a smart watch. This may also compromise your Air’s tracking, and some people may have size issues. On Reddit, users discussed the usefulness of the hack, with some saying it’s easier to simply wear the devices on each wrist. Users may also want to experiment further to see if this trick works with cheaper Fitbit Air alternatives.
