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Fitbit co-founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE-enabled health and safety wearable
The screenless device is designed for independent older adults and family caregivers, offering health tracking, location awareness, and emergency alerts without requiring a smartphone.
The short version
- Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman have introduced the Luffu Link, a $250 screenless wellness band that operates on its own LTE service.
- The wearable is designed to ease the burden on family caregivers by monitoring daily activity, sleep, and heart metrics while tracking location.
- The device is currently available for pre-order and is projected to begin shipping in early 2027.
Key facts
- The startup Luffu was founded by Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman to build an intelligent family care system.[TechCrunch]
- The Luffu Link is a screenless wearable that monitors physical and mental wellness metrics, including heart-rate variability, sleep patterns, and breathing rates.[TechCrunch]
- Using a built-in LTE data connection that does not require an external phone or a separate carrier plan, the device can send voice messages, location data, and health metrics to trusted contacts during emergencies.[TechCrunch]
- The device features voice logging to allow wearers to record details such as medication updates, symptoms, and meals directly to a companion app.[TechCrunch]
- Luffu Link is priced at a pre-order discount of $250 and is planned to eventually retail for $300.[TechCrunch]
What remains uncertain
- The delivery timeline relies on an estimated shipping date of early 2027, which is subject to production and development schedules.[TechCrunch]