Fitbit co-founders unveil LTE-enabled Luffu Link health and safety band

Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman launched Luffu Link, an LTE-enabled wristband designed to monitor both physical and mental health while providing a discreet safety net. Priced at $250 for pre-order and slated to ship in early 2027, the band records standard metrics such as activity, sleep, heart-rate variability and breathing rate, and integrates voice-logged updates on medication, mood or symptoms. Its built-in GPS and LTE connectivity allow users to send help requests and location details to trusted contacts without a phone, with the data service included at no extra carrier cost.

Luffu Link complements the AI-driven Luffu app, which aggregates family health data, learns daily patterns and flags significant changes for caregivers. The wearable is offered in halo gold, onyx black and sterling blue and is aimed at family caregivers, older adults living independently and anyone seeking proactive health oversight. The startup also hinted at a forthcoming home device to broaden its intelligent family-care ecosystem. While the retail price is expected to be $300, early adopters can secure a discounted pre-order rate.