Health SDK vs Health API

Former Member over 4 years ago

Hi Garmin Team

We have Health SDK -> by which i can integrate few Health Data types and also I can use the Garmin BT SDK for pairing wearable with my newly developing App. But I also found that Health API also Provides equal amount details to link with my App , including all day data.

hence, what is the difference between API & Health SDK in this regard?

thanks

0 Ayyoub EL Amrani over 3 years ago

Did you get any answer on this one?

0 sabeard over 3 years ago

The SDK is to incorporate Garmin watch data into mobile apps. The API is used to pull info from the Garmin Connect Web service into either mobile apps or other web sites.

0 Ayyoub EL Amrani over 3 years ago in reply to sabeard

Thanks for the answer.
What would be the crucial difference if one wants to sync Garmin data in a mobile app? Which one should be used?

0 sabeard over 3 years ago in reply to Ayyoub EL Amrani

If it is data viewable from Garmin connect, then you would want to use the API. If it is data directly from the watch, then it would be the SDK.