Fitbit trackers are excellent for monitoring your daily activity, but if you use an iPhone, you might want all your health data in one place. Fitbit now offers direct Apple Health integration, letting you sync your fitness data seamlessly.
This is especially useful if you want to use your Fitbit steps in other apps—like step challenge apps, calorie trackers, or health dashboards that connect to Apple Health.
How to Connect Fitbit to Apple Health
Download the Fitbit App
Get the official Fitbit app from the App Store if you don't have it already. Make sure it's updated to the latest version.
💡 Tips:
- •Sign in with your Fitbit account
- •Ensure your Fitbit device is synced
Open Account Settings
Tap your profile picture in the top left, then scroll down and tap 'App Settings' or look for 'Privacy & Data'.
💡 Tips:
- •Settings location may vary by app version
Find Apple Health Connection
Look for 'Apple Health' or 'Connected Apps' in the settings menu. Tap to open the connection options.
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- •May be under 'Share with other apps'
Enable the Connection
Toggle on Apple Health integration. The Fitbit app will request permission to share data with Apple Health.
💡 Tips:
- •You may need to confirm in both apps
Select Data Types
Choose which data to share: Steps, Sleep, Weight, Workouts, etc. We recommend enabling all for full tracking.
💡 Tips:
- •Steps are essential for step challenges
- •Enable Weight if tracking weight loss goals
Confirm in Apple Health
Apple Health will open asking you to confirm permissions. Tap 'Allow All' or manually select each category.
💡 Tips:
- •Make sure 'Steps' is checked
- •First sync may take a few minutes
What Data Syncs from Fitbit to Apple Health?
Steps
Daily step count syncs automatically
Sleep
Sleep duration and sleep stages
Weight
Weight logs from Fitbit Aria scale
Workouts
Exercise sessions and activities
Heart Rate
Resting heart rate data
Active Minutes
Active zone minutes
Known Limitations
While Fitbit-Apple Health sync works well, there are some limitations to be aware of:
- Fitbit's Apple Health sync requires a Fitbit Premium subscription for some data types
- Real-time sync isn't available—data syncs when you open the Fitbit app
- Some advanced metrics (stress, readiness) may not transfer
- Historical data before enabling the connection won't sync retroactively
Troubleshooting
Fitbit steps not appearing in Apple Health
- Open iPhone Settings → Privacy & Security → Health → Fitbit → Enable all permissions
- Force close and reopen the Fitbit app
- Make sure your Fitbit device has synced to the app first
- Check that the Apple Health toggle is ON in Fitbit settings
Duplicate step counts
- In Apple Health → Browse → Steps → Data Sources & Access
- Drag Fitbit to be the priority source
- Turn off step tracking from other sources like iPhone
Connection keeps disconnecting
- Update both Fitbit and iOS to latest versions
- Re-authorize the connection from scratch
- Check Fitbit Premium subscription status
Using Fitbit with WeMove Step Challenges
With Fitbit syncing to Apple Health, you can participate in WeMove team step challenges. Your Fitbit steps automatically count toward your team's goals.
How It Works:
- 1Enable Fitbit → Apple Health sync (instructions above)
- 2Download WeMove from the App Store
- 3Connect WeMove to Apple Health when prompted
- 4Join a team challenge—your Fitbit steps sync automatically!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fitbit compatible with Apple Health?
Yes! Fitbit added native Apple Health integration. You can sync steps, sleep, weight, workouts, and heart rate data directly from the Fitbit app to Apple Health.
Do I need Fitbit Premium for Apple Health sync?
Basic syncing (steps, sleep, weight) works without Premium. However, some advanced features may require a Fitbit Premium subscription.
Which Fitbit models work with Apple Health?
All Fitbit devices that sync with the Fitbit app can share data with Apple Health—including Charge, Versa, Sense, Inspire, Luxe, and Ace series.
How often does Fitbit sync to Apple Health?
Data syncs when you open the Fitbit app on your iPhone. It's not real-time—you need to open Fitbit periodically to trigger the sync.
Can I sync Fitbit to Apple Health without the Fitbit app?
No, the Fitbit app is required to connect to Apple Health. Third-party apps may offer workarounds, but the official method requires the Fitbit app.