In this arcticle you’ll read about how to connect apps (Apple Health and Google Fit) in order to synch steps to Activy. If you are a user of Samsung Health app, please read this article:
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The Activy app does not count steps, it only retrieves them from external sources.
In order for the steps to appear in the Activy app, you must sync one of the following apps:
- Google Fit - the best solution for Android phones - read this article
- Apple Health - the best solution for iPhones - read this article
Or if you have a sports watch:
- Polar Flow - read this article
- Garmin Connect - read this article
- Suunto - read this article
What is Google Fit and Apple Health?
Google Fit and Apple Health are apps for monitoring and managing health and physical activity on Android and iOS mobile devices. They are platforms that allow users to integrate and analyze data from various sources, such as a step, heart rate or calorie tracker, to help users track their physical activity progress and achieve their health goals.
Most smartphones have Google Fit already installed on the device. In case your device doesn't have the app, just head to the Google Play store, where you can download the app for free. Once installed, just connect it to your Google account and enjoy the full range of functionality.
How to sync Google Fit, Apple Health, Garmin Connect or Polar Flow with Activy?
- Open the Activy app and go to Settings -> integrations -> uploading step
- Select the appropriate app (Apple Health, Google Fit, Polar, Garmin)
- Enable the synchronization option and accept the required permissions.
- Once the selected app is connected to Activy, steps will be automatically saved in Activy.
Warning! Make sure to turn on activity monitoring in the Google Fit app. This is essential for step counting.
- Go to the settings icon in the upper right corner
- Then check the Monitor activity option
- From now on, Google Fit will count your steps
Will Activy pull data from Google Fit, Apple Health, Garmin Connect, Polar Flow in real time?
Steps are sent to Activa every time you open the app. The app receives data from the last 3 days. To make sure your steps have synced, click the refresh icon on the home screen. Remember to keep the steps from your watches synchronized via Bluetooth connection to your phone.
When activating the Activy app, steps from only 3 days - the current day and the two days before - will sync. That's why it's a good idea to look into the challenge in the app. If Activy has not been turned on by you for 4 days, the steps for the fourth day will not be uploaded. This allows you to keep track of the rankings and avoid the situation where users suddenly integrate steps for 30 days back.
Can I sync steps from sports bands or other sports watches?
Yes, you can use most of the available sports bands, sports watches or smartwatches. Connect these devices (such as a Xiaomi wristband) to Google Fit or Apple Health. Owners of Garmin or Polar watches, on the other hand, can connect them directly to Activy.
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