Linking Other Wearables to Motion Connected

Linking Other Wearables to Motion Connected

If you use a wearable device other than a Fitbit, Garmin, or Apple Watch, you may still be able to sync your activity to Motion Connected. Many devices can share step data through Apple Health (iPhone) or Health Connect (Android), allowing Motion Connected to access your activity.

Apple Watch users: If your Apple Watch is paired with your iPhone, you're ready to connect it to Motion Connected! No additional setup with Apple Health is required.

Is My Device Compatible?

If your device's companion app can write step data to Apple Health or Health Connect, it can usually be used with Motion Connected. Check your device manufacturer's website or app for Apple Health or Health Connect compatibility. If you're unsure, follow the instructions below.

How to Connect Your Device 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 the app you'd like to connect 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:
Follow [these instructions] to link Apple Health to Motion Connected.

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. Tap on "See more health apps".
  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:
Follow the instructions below to link Health Connect to Motion Connected.

Linking Health Connect to Motion Connected

Before getting started, you will need the Motion Connected app.
  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 activity data will sync to Motion Connected each time you open the Motion Connected app.