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Google is giving Pok\u00e9mon fans a new reason to wear a Fitbit. The company announced <\/a>Thursday a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with Pok\u00e9mon Sleep, combining Fitbit\u2019s health and fitness tracking and the sleep-focused Pok\u00e9mon game. The announcement comes as Pok\u00e9mon celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n Pok\u00e9mon Sleep first launched <\/a>in 2023, turning something as ordinary as going to bed into a Pok\u00e9mon game. Players can earn in-game rewards for getting to sleep before their set bedtime, while the amount and quality of sleep they get helps drive their progress. You start with a big, sleepy Snorlax. The more you sleep, the more \u201cDrowsy Power\u201d your Snorlax builds up, which in turn attracts more Pok\u00e9mon for you to discover.<\/p>\n The Fitbit Air adds another layer to that experience. It can sync with both the Google Health app and Pok\u00e9mon Sleep, allowing users to track metrics including daily movement, heart rate, and cardio load during the day, then use the device to record sleep duration and quality overnight.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t the first wearable that can connect with Pok\u00e9mon Sleep. The app already supports several wearables<\/a> including Apple Watch, the Fitbit series, Galaxy Watch, and Google Pixel Watch. Players can also use Pok\u00e9mon Sleep without a wearable at all.<\/p>\n For Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s 30th anniversary, however, it\u2019s a particularly clever crossover. It turns something people already do every night into another opportunity to engage with the franchise, while giving Google a playful way to make wearable health tracking feel more fun. Google has also recently teamed up with athlete Stephen Curry for a special edition of the Pixel Watch<\/a> for $579, featuring an exclusive design built for workouts.<\/p>\n The special-edition device is available to preorder for $129 and starts shipping September 15. It will be sold online and in stores through the Google Store and Target.\u00a0<\/p>\n The standard Fitbit Air<\/a>, meanwhile, costs $99. Google introduced its new Fitbit Air in May, featuring a slimmer design, improved health and fitness tracking, and an AI-powered coach that provides personalized guidance based on users\u2019 activity, sleep, and wellness data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission<\/a>. This doesn\u2019t affect our editorial independence.<\/em><\/p>\n