Learn how to attach a traditional watch to your Fitbit Air's strap for a stylish hybrid wearable that keeps time and tracks health.
One of the main challenges of fully adopting a wearable is having trouble matching it to your particular style and aesthetic. Truth be told, many people love the functionality of fitness trackers but struggle to incorporate them into their daily wardrobe without looking like they are wearing a gadget.
However, if you are considering getting a screen-free wearable like the new Fitbit Air, you should know there is a clever way to customize its look and reactivate the at-a-glance functionality you will lose by not going with a smartwatch. It turns out, some users of the new Fitbit Air have found a way to access the best of both worlds. In short, many traditional watches (and even some smart watches) can be added to the Fitbit Air's strap.
By sliding the Fitbit Air's tracker sensors to another part of your wrist, it will appear to everyone around you as if you are wearing a regular watch. This is a cool way to bring a bit of old school style into your new-school health tracking features. Here is how to do it and what watches are good candidates.
Understanding how to add a separate device to the same band as your Fitbit Air starts with understanding how a watch actually connects to a band. Most strap-style watches use spring-loaded bars to affix a band to the watch case itself. Many watch bands just wrap around those spring bars to hold into place.
So, if you have a watch you love that fits that bill, it is as simple as removing the band itself by leaving the bars on the watch. Then feed the bottom sides of the straps from your Fitbit Air through the openings between those bars and your watch, and you have now added a watch face alongside the tracking module on your Fitbit Air.
Technically, the same process can be done with really any fitness tracker as long as its band width matches the bars on the watch. In the case of Fitbit Air, its band width is 18 millimeters, which is a common size for many watch straps.
However, it is important to measure the band opening on your watch, as not all fitness trackers have the same size band. For example, Whoop bands are quite a bit thicker and may not fit properly. The key here is experimentation. See what watches look good with your fitness tracker's band and if they fit.
It might just give your Fitbit Air a whole new aesthetic identity. To get started, you will need a watch that has standard spring bar attachments. Most analog watches and many digital ones qualify. You will also need a small tool to remove the spring bars, often included with watch band purchases, or you can use a thin flathead screwdriver.
First, remove the original band from your watch by pressing the spring bar pins inward and sliding the band off. Leave the spring bars attached to the watch lugs.
Next, take your Fitbit Air and remove its own strap. The Fitbit Air strap typically has a quick-release mechanism; you just press a button to detach it. Now, you need to feed the stripped Fitbit Air strap through the spring bars on your watch. This may require some patience as you align the strap's holes with the bars.
Once threaded, reattach the Fitbit Air strap onto its tracking module. The result is a hybrid setup where your Fitbit Air sits on one side of your wrist and the watch face on the other, connected by the same strap. You can adjust the position of the Fitbit Air sensor along the strap to ensure it reads your activity accurately while the watch remains centered. There are a few considerations to keep in mind.
First, the combined device may be bulkier than a standalone watch or fitness tracker. Second, the Fitbit Air's optical heart rate sensor needs to be in contact with your skin, so ensure the strap is snug but not too tight.
Third, water resistance may be compromised if the watch and tracker are not sealed together. However, for everyday use and light workouts, this hack works well. Many users report that the setup is comfortable and stylish, especially with classic leather or metal watch bands. The aesthetic benefit is significant: you can wear a vintage timepiece while still tracking your steps, sleep, and heart rate.
This customization also allows you to switch between different watches easily, giving you multiple looks with one fitness tracker. Ultimately, combining a traditional watch with your Fitbit Air is a creative solution for those who value both style and function. It reclaims the glanceable time display that screen-free trackers lack, while preserving the health monitoring capabilities. As wearable technology evolves, such hacks remind us that personalization is key to adoption.
So if you own a Fitbit Air and a watch you love, do not hesitate to try this mod. With a little effort, you can enjoy a unique accessory that seamlessly blends the old and the new. Remember to share your results with the community, as this trend is growing among fitness enthusiasts who refuse to compromise on fashion
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