To customize the Summary tab in the iOS 13 Health app, open the Health app, tap the Summary tab, then tap Edit next to Favorites to add or remove the health categories you want to see at the top. This is the quickest way to make the Summary tab show the metrics you care about most, whether that is steps, heart rate, sleep, or any other category your iPhone tracks.
How to customize the Summary tab in the iOS 13 Health app
Apple’s iOS 13 guide documents a direct path for customizing the Summary tab. Follow these steps on your iPhone:
- Open the Health app.
- Tap the Summary tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap Edit next to Favorites.
- Tap a category to turn it on or off in the summary list.
- Tap Done to save your changes.
You can also drag categories to reorder the list, which is especially useful on iPad where Apple documents the same drag-and-drop behavior for the pinned list. You can rearrange cards by tapping and holding the three horizontal lines icon (hamburger icon) and dragging. To remove a card, tap the red minus (-) button on the left side of the card, then tap Remove. To add a new card, scroll to the bottom and tap Add a Card button, then choose from available cards. The app shows only categories for which your phone already has data under Existing Data, or all categories under All if compatible apps or accessories provide the data.
Understanding favorites and pinned categories
Apple’s iOS 13 guide uses the term Favorites for the customizable list at the top of the Summary tab, while current Apple support pages use the term Pinned for the exact same area. Both terms refer to the same thing: the list of health categories you choose to display at the top of the Summary tab. If you are reading a newer guide and see Pinned, know that it is the same feature that iOS 13 calls Favorites, so the customization steps are identical.
How to use highlights in the Summary tab
To see recent health and fitness data, open the Health app, tap Summary, then scroll down to the Highlights section. This area shows a snapshot of your most recent activity and health metrics, such as steps, workouts, or heart rate data. You can set personalized daily goals for different health categories in the Summary tab. The Summary tab displays notifications and insights, such as alerts about unusual heart rate or sleep disturbance. You can export health records, reports, and activity summaries from the Summary tab to share with a healthcare professional. Tap any highlight to open more detail for that category, and Apple’s current guides also document a Show All Highlights button at the bottom of the list if you want to see everything at once.
What data can appear in the Summary tab
The categories and highlights shown in the Summary tab depend entirely on the health devices and data sources connected to your iPhone. If you use an Apple Watch, you will see activity and workout data; if you connect third-party apps, their data appears in the relevant categories. You can connect and integrate data from various third-party health and fitness apps to have a comprehensive view in the Summary tab. Apple documents that the Summary screen shows an overview of health metrics that vary by device and data source, so the more sources you connect, the richer your Summary becomes. For example, connecting a sleep-tracking app adds sleep highlights, while a nutrition app adds dietary data.
Supported devices for the Health app Summary tab
The Summary tab is available on both iPhone and iPad, and Apple’s support pages document the same Summary view with Highlights on both devices. The app allows you to create an emergency medical ID accessible by emergency responders. The iOS 13 guide explicitly covers iPhone on iOS 13.0, and current guides confirm the same feature set on iPad. There is no documented Android version of Apple Health, and no carrier-specific variations appear in any official Apple documentation. If you have an iPhone or iPad, the Summary tab is available to you by default.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Summary tab in iOS 13?
The Summary tab is at the bottom of the Health app, and it opens by default when you launch the app on iOS 13.
How do I customize the Summary tab?
Tap Edit next to Favorites in iOS 13, then toggle categories on or off and tap Done. On current versions, the same button is labeled Edit next to Pinned.
What is the Summary tab called now?
Apple’s current support pages still call it Summary, but the customizable list is now called Pinned instead of Favorites, and the recent data section is called Highlights.
Is there an Android version of the Health app Summary tab?
No.
Can I see all my health data in the Summary tab?
No. The Summary tab shows only categories you have pinned as Favorites, plus recent Highlights. To browse all health data, use the Browse tab instead.
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