Linking Other Wearables to Motion Connected

Linking Other Wearables to Motion Connected

If you track activity with a wearable device other than a Fitbit or Garmin*, you may be able link your activity data to Motion Connected (or Healthy Choice for EHP participants) with the Apple Health app on iPhone or the Health Connect app on Android. Many devices can share step data with these apps.

*Apple Watch users: If your watch is paired with your phone, you're ready to link to Motion Connected (or Healthy Choice for EHP participants)!
  1. Motion Connected participants - Click here for instructions>>
  2. EHP Participants - Click here for instructions>>

Is My Watch Compatible?

If your fitness app can share step data with Apple Health or Health Connect, you can use it for Motion Connected/Healthy Choice!
  1. Check your app or the device manufacturer’s materials for information on Apple Health/Health Connect compatibility.
  2. If no information is available, follow the general instructions at the end of this article to check.

​How to Connect Your Watch’s App to Apple Health or Health Connect

Each app has a slightly different process to connect with Apple Health or Health Connect, but generally, you can follow these steps:

For iPhone Users:
  1. Open the Health app on your iPhone (this app is pre-installed).
  2. Tap your profile picture (sometimes shown as your initials) in the upper-right corner.
  3. Under Privacy, tap Apps. Here, you'll see a list of apps you have that are compatible with Health. If your device’s app isn't listed, it may not be compatible.
  4. If your app is listed, tap it and enable the health categories you want to share.
  5. Depending on your app, you may also need to adjust its settings to allow data sharing with Health.

Final Step:
Once your activity data starts syncing with Apple Health, follow [these instructions] to link it to Motion Connected or [these instructions] to link to Healthy Choice. 

For Android Users:
(Linking a Samsung watch? Follow the steps [here] instead)
  1. Open Health Connect on your phone (learn how to access it here).
  2. Under “Permissions and data,” tap App permissions.
  3. Select the app you want to sync with Health Connect.
  4. Toggle on "Allow All."
Important Notes:
  1. Your app must write steps to Health Connect to be compatible with Motion Connected. Not all apps are compatible.
  2. Depending on your app, you may also need to adjust its settings to allow data sharing with Health Connect.
Final Step:
Once your activity data starts syncing with Health Connect, follow the instructions below to link it to Motion Connected.

Instructions for Healthy Choice coming soon

Linking Health Connect to Motion Connected

Before getting started, ensure that the Motion Connected app is installed on your phone, and that Health Connect is available on your device (learn more here).
  1. Open the Motion Connected app and sign-in if prompted.
  2. Tap the three dots on the bottom navigation bar to open the menu.
  3. Tap on Settings.
  4. Toggle on "Enable activity tracking" and allow all permissions.
  5. Toggle on "Automatic Activity Upload" and tap the Sync Now button.
  6. Important: open the Motion Connected app regularly to sync data from Health Connect.


View Your Activity Data

Tap on the Dashboard icon on the bottom navigation bar to view your activity data in Motion Connected. The arrows or calendar option can be used to view activity from previous days.

Please note: with the Health Connect connection enabled, the last 30 days of data will sync to Motion Connected each time you open the Motion Connected app. 





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