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Google Health 5.06 Update Adds Coach Control and Map Fixes
Key points
- Google Health 5.06 introduces new Coach settings.
- Users can choose between "Standard" or "No Coach insights" for the Today tab.
- The update also resolves issues with map display, heart rate zones, and pace.
- On-demand Coach access remains available in both modes.
Customizing Google Health Coach Display
The Google Health 5.06 update for Android and iOS introduces new settings for the Health Coach feature. Users can now customize how much guidance from the Health Coach appears in the Today tab of the application. This change allows for a more personalized user experience within the health tracking app.
New Coach Settings Options
Two primary options are available: "Standard" and "No Coach insights." The "Standard" setting maintains the default experience, showing proactive, conversational insights and daily summaries. The "No Coach insights" option streamlines the Today tab to display only activity and sleep summaries, removing the coaching guidance. On-demand access to the Coach and fitness plans remains available regardless of the chosen setting.
Accessing the New Settings
After updating to version 5.06, users can adjust these preferences by navigating to their profile icon, then "Google Health settings," and finally the "Coach" menu. This provides a direct path for users to manage their preferred level of guidance within the application.
Fitness and Activity Improvements
In addition to the Coach settings, the update includes improvements to fitness and activity tracking. Specifically, issues preventing maps from displaying correctly have been resolved. The update also fixes errors related to how heart rate zones and pace are shown on maps, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of activity data visualization.
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Reporting from
Google Health 5.06 is rolling out on Android and iOS, allowing users to control the visibility of Health Coach guidance in the Today tab. This update provides options to either display full coaching insights or only activity and sleep summaries, addressing user preferences for app interface customization.