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Can’t get Apple health to transfer steps to Garmin connect. Can anyone help please

Can’t get Apple health to transfer steps to Garmin connect. Can anyone help please

iPhone XR

Posted on Jun 29, 2020 12:16 AM

2 replies

Jun 29, 2020 12:55 AM in response to DaveMilbourn

Data from Connect can transfer to Apple Health. The following is a list of what data types are sent to the Apple HealthKit:


NOTE: The Garmin Connect App cannot receive any data from Apple HealthKit. This includes data from an Apple Watch. --> Apple Health and Garmin Connect App | Garmin Support



  • Health can receive the following data from Connect (depending on what options are enabled in Health and what types of data are supported by the connected Garmin device):
    • Active Energy
    • Body Fat Percentage
    • Body Mass Index
    • Flights Climbed
    • Heart Rate
    • Resting Energy
    • Sleep Analysis
    • Steps
    • Walking + Running Distance
    • Weight
    • Workouts (Activities uploaded to Garmin Connect)


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