Google just made managing your Fitbit health data far easier on iOS, and I cant believe its taken this long

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Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:30:31 +0000

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Fitbit data saved in Google Health can now be synced to Apple Health on iOS.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter You can now sync your Fitbit data from Google Health to Apple Health Previously, data could only flow in the other direction The change makes it easier to manage your fitness info in one place A quiet update from Google has the potential to make a big difference for fans of all the best Fitbits who also use an iPhone. Instead
of spreading your health data across multiple apps or having to rely on Google Health alone you can now use Apples own solution for wearables that are spread across different platforms.

The change in question involves a new feature found in the latest Google Health update on iOS. Specifically, data stored in Google Health can now be synced to the Apple Health app, including data such as exercise records, sleep, vitals, steps, and more, according to Google. Thats important news for a couple of reasons. The first is that it finally opens up Google Health data to a wider audience. Previously, you could sync Apple Health data to Google Health, but you couldnt send it back the other way, meaning anything saved in Google Health was siloed off and isolated. Now, its much more accessible to iOS users, especially those who prefer the Apple Health app. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

The second factor is that it now means Apple fans or those who would rather use Apple Health instead of Google Health no longer need to compromise if they have any Fitbit wearables. From now on, those users can happily manage their Apple and Fitbit devices from one place inside Apple Health, instead of having to either use multiple apps or Googles offering alone. Apple Health is all you need (Image credit: Google) To sync your data from Google Health to Apple Health, open the Google Health app, then tap your profile icon and select Partner Apps. Choose Apple Health, and follow the on-screen prompts to send your data across to Apples platform. You may like Fitbit users are furious about being forced to switch to Google Health 5 things you need to know about Google Health Google Health updates app with 14 new features to address Fitbit user concerns

As mentioned previously, one group of people who will benefit from this
change are those who use two or more wearables that operate on different platforms. Before, if these users wanted to get all their data into Apple Health, they had to use a third-party app or workaround. Now, things are much simpler.

The change seems to have gone down well with Fitbit users online. Posting on Reddit, for example, one user commended Google, saying: Good job from Google, I didn't think they would actually add that feature anytime soon. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Another happily noted that Google did it quite fast. Nice to see when they care about customers. A third , meanwhile, lamented that cross-platform functionality like this Should have been there a long time ago.

If youre an iOS user with a Fitbit device, you no longer need to stick to Google Health to keep track of all your health and fitness information. With this change, Apple Health is all you need. Follow TechRadar on Google News
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