Google Health syncs Fitbit data directly with Apple Health

Google’s Health app (v5.05) now bridges Fitbit and Apple Health, eliminating the decade-long workaround for iPhone users. The update lets Google Health push Fitbit metrics—including exercise logs, sleep data, steps, heart rate, and other vitals—directly into Apple’s HealthKit ecosystem. This bidirectional sync means Fitbit owners can now consolidate wellness data from both platforms without relying on tools like Power Sync for Fitbit or other middleware. The integration arrives five months after Google replaced the standalone Fitbit app with Health, and it closes a gap that persisted even before Google’s 2021 acquisition of Fitbit.

To enable the sync, users open Google Health, navigate to Partner apps, and select Apple Health. Alternatively, they can initiate the connection in Apple Health under the Sharing tab, choosing Google Health and specifying which data categories to share. While most metrics sync smoothly, reports from MacRumors suggest heart rate variability (HRV) may not transfer due to platform-specific calculation differences. Google has not confirmed this limitation, but the update still marks a significant step toward reducing fragmentation in health data management for iPhone users.