To connect Fitbit to Google Fit, you need to use Health Connect as a bridge on an Android phone because Fitbit does not offer a direct connection to Google Fit. This Android-only process requires three apps: Fitbit, Google Fit, and Health Connect.
How to connect Fitbit to Google Fit: what you need
No direct connection exists between Fitbit and Google Fit. The documented route uses Health Connect on Android, which acts as a middle layer. Fitbit writes your data to Health Connect, and Google Fit reads that data from Health Connect. You will need the Fitbit app, Google Fit app, and Health Connect app installed on your Android device.
Step 1: enable Health Connect sync in the Fitbit app
- Open the Fitbit app on your Android phone.
- Tap the settings cog icon (gear icon).
- Tap Health Connect.
- Turn on Sync with Health Connect.
- Tap TURN ON when prompted.
- Choose which Fitbit data fields to share (steps, heart rate, sleep, etc.).
- Tap Allow all or select individual data types, then tap Allow and Done.
This step grants Fitbit permission to write your fitness data into Health Connect. If you haven't completed Fitbit setup and pairing on your device, do that first before proceeding. Note: the original direct pairing screen has been replaced by this Health Connect path, which you access via Profile > Account > Apps & Devices > Google Fit > Connect.
Step 2: allow Google Fit to read from Health Connect
- Open the Google Fit app on your Android phone.
- Tap your Profile icon.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Health Connect.
- Tap Sync Fit with Health Connect (this option may appear under a legacy path).
- Tap Set up.
- Choose what Google Fit can read or write from Health Connect.
- Tap Allow.
This step tells Google Fit to pull your Fitbit data from Health Connect. The sync direction is set as Fitbit → Health Connect → Google Fit.
Step 3: verify your data is syncing
After both apps are connected to Health Connect and the read/write permissions are allowed, data flows automatically from Fitbit to Health Connect to Google Fit. To manually trigger a sync, open the Google Fit app and pull down on the main screen to refresh data. To verify, open the Google Fit app and check for Fitbit data such as steps, heart rate, or sleep. If data appears, the connection is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fitbit connect directly to Google Fit?
No. The documented route uses Health Connect as the bridge between Fitbit and Google Fit on Android.
Can this be done on iPhone?
The current documented path is Android only and uses Health Connect.
What exact path is used on Android?
In the Fitbit app: Settings cog → Health Connect → Sync with Health Connect. In Google Fit: Profile → Settings → Health Connect → Sync Fit with Health Connect where that option appears.
Are limits documented for this connection?
Does connecting Fitbit to Google Fit affect battery life?
Syncing may consume additional power. If you notice battery drain, adjust the sync frequency in your app settings.
