Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health
What's happening
Google is rolling out a Google Health update that enables Fitbit users to sync their workout data, steps, vital signs, and other health metrics directly to Apple Health. The feature is now available through Google Health's 5.05 update by tapping the profile icon and selecting partner apps.
Who's involved
Google, which acquired Fitbit in 2021 and now markets it as Google Fitbit, is implementing the integration. Apple Health, the company's health informatics app launched in 2014, is the destination platform receiving the Fitbit data on iPhones and iPads.
Why it matters
The integration removes a longstanding barrier between two major health ecosystems, giving Fitbit wearable users more flexibility in how they manage their fitness and health data. For users invested in Apple's Health app, this means they can consolidate data from Fitbit's activity trackers and smartwatches without manual logging or third-party workarounds.
The story
Google is finally bridging a gap between two of the tech industry's dominant health platforms. The search giant's Google Health app now allows users to connect their Fitbit data directly to Apple Health, according to The Verge. The feature, available through the Google Health 5.05 update, lets users navigate to their profile, tap "Partner apps," and authorize the connection to share workouts, steps, vitals, and other health metrics.
Fitbit, now marketed as Google Fitbit following Google's 2021 acquisition, has long been one of the world's most popular lines of wearable fitness monitors. The product line encompasses smartwatches, pedometers, and specialized monitors for heart rate, sleep quality, and other metrics. Since launching in 2007 as an independent company, Fitbit established itself as a leader in personal health tracking before joining Google's portfolio.
Apple Health, unveiled at the company's 2014 Worldwide Developers Conference, serves as Apple's central hub for health data on iPhones and iPads. The app collects everything from blood pressure and glucose levels to step counts and workout data, and has long supported integration with third-party fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other devices. However, getting Fitbit data into Apple Health has historically required workarounds or manual entry.
The new integration eliminates that friction point. Fitbit users who prefer Apple's Health app as their primary health dashboard can now maintain a unified view of their fitness data without jumping between ecosystems. This is particularly valuable for users who own both Fitbit wearables and other Apple devices, allowing them to see their complete health picture in one place.
The move reflects broader industry momentum toward interoperability in health data. As wearable devices and health apps proliferate, users increasingly expect their devices to communicate across platforms rather than forcing them into exclusive ecosystems. For Google, enabling Fitbit-to-Apple integration demonstrates confidence in Fitbit's hardware and data quality, even as the company develops its own health ambitions.
The update is rolling out now through Google Health 5.05, meaning Fitbit users can begin connecting their devices to Apple Health immediately. The feature should appeal particularly to the many fitness enthusiasts who use multiple platforms and want consolidated visibility across their health metrics.