Amazfit Helio Strap 2: New FCC filing proves the rumored Fitbit Air rival is on its way

Zepp Health recently filed documentation with the FCC for a new wearable device under the model number A2671. Regulatory records show that this is a screenless Bluetooth Low Energy sensor. While the company has not confirmed the marketing name, the hardware footprint and prior roadmap statements strongly indicate this is the Amazfit Helio Strap 2. A 180-day confidentiality request on the internal photos also makes sense, since the rumored release window lies in the second half of 2026.

Basic fitness trackers are gaining a lot of traction this year. After the success of the Whoop band and the OG Helio Strap (curr. $90 on Amazon for a renewed variant), Google just released the $99 Fitbit Air, which brings screenless monitoring without locking core data behind a paywall. The aforementioned first-gen Helio device operated on a similar concept. It relied entirely on a paired smartphone to process workout metrics. If Zepp Health sticks to its usual pricing structure, this upcoming module will likely debut as a straightforward competitor to Google's hardware, which is already garnering a lot of attention.

Public FCC filings also confirm a few technical specifications. The device relies entirely on Bluetooth Low Energy for connectivity, with no radios for Wi-Fi or cellular networks. A battery rating of 230 mAh matches the capacity of the current generation. The regulatory label placement also shows a rectangular module with rounded corners and a rear optical sensor array.

We are still waiting for official confirmation regarding algorithm updates or new companion app features. The physical design, however, looks to be largely unchanged, but software tweaks could likely help it match the performance of the Fitbit Air.