Google shares Fitbit Air blueprints so you can 3D print your own accessories

Mariella Moon· Jun 3, 2026 · 8:17 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 47 views

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Google has released technical specifications for the Fitbit Air, allowing users to create their own accessories. The company encourages creativity by providing measurements and CAD drawings for designing compatible add-ons. Important guidelines regarding materials and device functionality have also been shared to ensure user safety and product effectiveness.

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▪Google has made the Fitbit Air's technical specifications available to the public.
▪Users can design and 3D print their own accessories using the provided blueprints.
▪The company emphasizes the importance of using skin-friendly materials to avoid irritations.

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▪ Google is releasing Fitbit Air blueprints so anyone can design their own bands — Quartz
▪ Google wants you to 3D-print your own Fitbit Air bands — Digital Trends
▪ Google just made it ridiculously easy to 3D print your own Fitbit Air bands — Android Authority
▪ Google releases Fitbit Air blueprints to let anyone make bands, accessories — 9to5Google

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Wearables Google shares Fitbit Air blueprints so you can 3D print your own accessories The company released key measurements to encourage third-party add-ons. By Mariella Moon June 3, 2026 4:17 am EST Cherlynn Low for Engadget Google seems to be encouraging everyone to make their own Fitbit Air accessories, not just companies and brands. The company has released the tracker's technical specifications, along with its 2D CAD drawings to help you design accessories that fit the device perfectly. You'll find the tracker's exact measurements in the blueprints, along with crucial mating dimensions, tolerances and mating force specifications that you will need to be able to create a proper band.

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