The latest Google Health update lets you hide the AI Coach and I'll be glad to take a break from its advice

Date:
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Description:
Users have been requesting that the AI Coach wouldn't be quite so forward,
and Google has listened.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter You can now hide the AI Coach
in Google Health The change is coming in version 5.06 for Android and iOS
Only premium subscribers get AI Coach access Since Google Health replaced the Fitbit app back in May , the transition hasn't exactly been a smooth one, but Google is gradually dealing with the biggest user complaints including, in the latest Google Health update, adding the option to hide AI Coach insights from the Today view.

As reported by 9to5Google , version 5.06 of Google Health for Android and iOS is rolling out with the extra option. You can find it in the app by tapping
on your profile picture (top right), then choosing Google Health settings and Coach . Or at least, that's how it should work: Numerous Redditors are reporting that the change isn't showing up for them, even though they've got the updated app. It's possible that Google also needs to flip a switch at its end, so it may take a while for everyone to get this. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

The only other change mentioned by Google for this update are some bug fixes for the map views, so data such as heart rate and pace should now always be accurately displayed. If you were waiting for any other upgrades, you'll have to keep waiting. Nice to have the option Google Health app 5.06 update - Aug 2026 from r/fitbit Google's AI advisor is available to everyone with a Google Health Coach subscription (previously known as Fitbit Premium). In its
initial incarnation, it was front and center in the app and was keen to chat as much as possible. You may like Google Health has taken over from Fitbit
but I still don't trust AI I've been using Google Health's new AI Coach for a week here's 3 things I liked about the Fitbit Premium revamp (and 2 I really didn't) The latest Google Health 5.02 update may be winning over users at
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It's something I've seen in my Google Health app, and it can be tiresome to have to scroll through reams of text about how well I slept and what time I should go on a run just to get to the key stats I'm interested in so I'm
glad of the change.

The new setting doesn't fully turn off the Google AI Coach (which was already possible), but it does hide it from the Today view which appears by default when you open the app. The AI is still available on the Fitness tab if you need to ask it any questions . Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Based on past feedback we've seen, the change is going to be a welcome one
for users when they actually get it. When the option to hide the AI Coach
was rumored a few weeks ago, commenters on Reddit expressed frustration at it "playing '20 questions' every morning" and the way it "inanely comments on things you've already done". Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best smart ring deals Oura Ring 5 399 View See all prices Samsung Galaxy Ring 199.99 View See all prices voucher gift Amazfit Helio Ring 189.99 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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