Amazfit Helio Strap 2 Spotted in FCC Filing, Hinting at a Late 2026 Launch
Zepp Health appears to be preparing its next screenless fitness tracker, and early regulatory documents suggest the device could arrive as the Amazfit Helio Strap 2. A new FCC filing lists an upcoming wearable under the model number A2671, giving us the clearest sign yet that a successor to the original Amazfit Helio Strap is on the way.
The filing describes the device as a Bluetooth Low Energy sensor without a display, which lines up closely with the concept behind the first-generation Helio Strap. While Zepp Health has not officially confirmed the product name, the design details, model information, and timing strongly suggest that this is the next Helio Strap model.
The Amazfit Helio Strap 2 is expected to target users who want fitness and recovery tracking without wearing a traditional smartwatch. Instead of relying on a built-in screen, the device is designed to work with a paired smartphone, where users can view workout data, health metrics, and performance insights through the companion app.
Screenless fitness trackers are becoming increasingly popular among athletes and everyday users who prefer lightweight wearables. Devices like the Whoop band helped push this category forward, and Google recently entered the space with the $99 Fitbit Air. The original Amazfit Helio Strap followed a similar approach, offering health and exercise tracking in a compact, distraction-free form factor.
According to the FCC documents, the upcoming wearable uses Bluetooth Low Energy as its only wireless connection. There is no sign of Wi-Fi or cellular support, which suggests Zepp Health is keeping the device simple, efficient, and focused on core fitness tracking. This also helps preserve battery life and could keep the final price competitive.
The filing also points to a 230 mAh battery, matching the capacity of the current Helio Strap. That may mean Zepp Health is not making major changes to the hardware size or battery system. Instead, the biggest improvements could come from updated software, better algorithms, and new app-based features.
Regulatory images show a small rectangular module with rounded corners and a rear optical sensor array. The overall shape appears very similar to the existing model, suggesting that the Amazfit Helio Strap 2 may keep the same minimal, strap-based design rather than moving toward a smartwatch-style body.
One notable detail is the 180-day confidentiality request attached to the FCC filing. Companies often use this to keep internal images and sensitive product details private until closer to launch. Since rumors point to a release in the second half of 2026, that confidentiality window fits the expected timeline.
If Zepp Health follows its usual pricing strategy, the Amazfit Helio Strap 2 could become an affordable alternative to other screenless fitness trackers. The original model already appealed to users who wanted a simple health tracker without paying for a premium smartwatch. A second-generation version could strengthen that position if it improves accuracy, recovery tracking, sleep analysis, and app experience.
For now, several details remain unknown. Zepp Health has not announced the final name, official launch date, pricing, or full feature list. It is also unclear whether the new model will bring upgraded heart rate monitoring, improved workout detection, enhanced sleep tracking, or deeper recovery insights.
Still, the FCC filing makes one thing clear: Zepp Health is actively working on a new screenless wearable. If the device launches as the Amazfit Helio Strap 2, it could arrive at the right time, as more users look for fitness trackers that are lightweight, affordable, and focused purely on health data rather than smartwatch distractions.
With competition growing in the screenless fitness tracker market, the Amazfit Helio Strap 2 could become one of the more interesting wearable launches of late 2026. Its success will likely depend on pricing, tracking accuracy, battery life, and whether Zepp Health can deliver a polished app experience that competes with newer rivals.
