Garmin Connect sync to "Google Fit" and "Samsung Health"

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Garmin Connect is a great sports tracking app. But a lot of people also want other features that are more health oriented. And this is where sending data from Garmin Connect to a service like Samsung Health or Google Fit comes in place.

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Former Member · Answer

I would like connect to connect with Google fit app

warriorprincess19 · Answer

If you want to be able to sync Garmin Connect info (steps, activities, weight, sleep and heart rate) then use Health Sync (available in Google Play Store for Android users). I've been communicating closely with the developer and I can confidently say absolutely fantastic app! I've tried a few others to sync my Garmin data to Samsung Health and Google Fit (SyncMyTracks, FitnessSyncer). None work as good as this. Whilst historical data from Garmin isn't currently available (yet - the developer says he is working on this), all required data syncs seamlessly from Garmin to Samsung Health and Google Fit, in real time (e.g. when you sync steps with GC, it updates SH and GF straight away). It's also now possible to sync GC to SH AND GF simultaneously. Support is fantastic, if ever required. Best sync app for GC to SH and GF hands down!

aw.mondazzi · Answer

I used Heath Sync to allow Google fit receive data from my Garmin connect. It seems to work but I noticed that steps reported by Google fit, after having synchronised, are systematically higher than what reported on Connect. As an example, now Connect says almost 9.000 steps (7.1 km), while Google fit reports almost 13.660 (9.6 km). I do not know how the sync combines steps coming from Connect with steps coming directly from Google fit (via phone detection). Even if I always wear my Garmin watch, I do not always have the phone in my pocket, so Google fit should count less steps than Connect, but it anyway counts its own amount of steps. I understand that when sync happen, Google fit should do its math to avoid double account of steps. So I should not find differences between Google fit and Garmin connect. Someone have suggestions on what is happening?

markrobertburns · Answer

If you want to be able to sync Garmin Connect info (steps, activities, weight, sleep and heart rate) then use Health Sync (available in Google Play Store for Android users). I've been communicating closely with the developer and I can confidently say absolutely fantastic app! I've tried a few others to sync my Garmin data to Samsung Health and Google Fit (SyncMyTracks, FitnessSyncer). None work as good as this. Whilst historical data from Garmin isn't currently available (yet - the developer says he is working on this), all required data syncs seamlessly from Garmin to Samsung Health and Google Fit, in real time (e.g. when you sync steps with GC, it updates SH and GF straight away). It's also now possible to sync GC to SH AND GF simultaneously. Support is fantastic, if ever required. Best sync app for GC to SH and GF hands down! Hey, thanks for posting. I just downloaded and I will give it a try. Somewhat off topic (and I put this in comment to survey) I want in the other apps, because I'm unable to set the axis for the weight chart in the Garmin Connect App. Initially my goal was about 25 lbs less than I am today. I've changed that, but the scale goes down to 30 lbs less than current weight. (This could be coincidence) In the app, it's hard to see small changes and track. Now, for some reason, my 7 day chart is 90 less than current weight. Not sure where that came from. I haven't entered a number in that range (either actual or goal) ever! Not sure the algorithm for setting axis, but I'd love to set myself. The Google fit chart is much more useful, and that drives my desire to have my weight there (instead of entering manually there AND Garmin Connect every morning.

VLAD · Answer

I installed Strava. 
 Strava connected to garmin watch. 
 Then samsung health connected to Strava. 
 
 So garmin connects to smasung health via strava. For free

VLAD · Answer

I found a solution, 
 Download Strava to your device. Setup the free version. In the connected services enable Strava. 
 Then connect Strava to your smartwatch via Strava app. 
 Now each time you do an activity whether passive or active, the data goes to Strava then from Strava to S health. 
 In the end you'll have the data in Garmin app, Strava and S Health

MattH73 · Answer

Might not be the same for you but I managed to solve this issue by turning off "open links in apps" from default apps section on my galaxy phone. I'm not entirely sure why this worked.

Llama_Tamur · Answer

Just downloaded and set up.... ive been torn between my fenix 7x and the galaxy watch 6....and Samsung blocking step count kind of grinds my gears lol. 
 This app is brilliant so far. 
 Thanks ma'am!

trux · Answer

Not sure whether Garmin really wants to support their direct competitors, but if you think they should, then suggest it directly to Garmin. It is not too probable your demand on the user forum will be seen by them. 
 And when you are at it, you can also send the same demand to Samsung, and ask them why Samsung watches do not send data to Garmin Connect.

Garmin Connect sync to "Google Fit" and "Samsung Health"

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