Garmin elucidates the types of data it transmits to Google Health Connect; a detailed rundown is provided below.
In a recent development, Garmin Connect, the fitness tracking app from the renowned tech company, has expanded its data sharing capabilities with Google Health Connect. This new integration goes beyond one-time workout data, encompassing various wellness parameters.
The latest update to Garmin Connect will share selected wellness data, such as body fat percentage, pedal cadence, swimming strokes, and other wellness metrics, with Google Health Connect. However, it's important to note that certain specific fitness metrics will not be shared, including training load, aerobic/anaerobic training effect, intensity minutes, running tolerance, endurance score, and HRV status. Additionally, running power, cadence, and sweat loss data from workouts will remain private.
Garmin has historically maintained a policy of avoiding the integration of external apps' data, and this new update is no exception. The data sharing with Google Health Connect will be a one-way transfer, with Garmin not accepting data back from Google. This approach aligns with Garmin's commitment to privacy and proprietary data.
The integration with Google Health Connect will allow users to have a more comprehensive view of their health and fitness data. However, it's worth noting that not all data will be shared. For instance, body fat percentage, floors climbed, sleep data, or weight will not be shared with Google Health Connect.
In a surprising turn of events, the update initially scheduled for the end of June has been delayed. No information regarding the rescheduling of the update has been made available as of yet.
The Garmin Forerunner 165, a GPS watch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen, remains available for purchase at Amazon for $207 (originally $249). It's worth mentioning that there are no advertisements or deals related to the Garmin Forerunner 165 at this time.
Garmin Watches are considered among the best fitness trackers available, offering a wide range of features to help users monitor and improve their health and fitness. This latest integration with Google Health Connect is another step in Garmin's mission to provide users with the most comprehensive and convenient fitness tracking experience.
[1] Source: Garmin Official Announcement [2] Source: Garmin Connect Update Details
- The Garmin Forerunner 165, a popular fitness tracker with AMOLED touchscreen, can still be purchased at Amazon for $207, proving Garmin's ongoing commitment to offering top-notch fitness tracking devices.
- Despite the recent expansion of data sharing capabilities between Garmin Connect and Google Health Connect, certain specific fitness metrics like training load, aerobic/anaerobic training effect, and HRV status will remain exclusive to Garmin.
- With the incorporation of Google Health Connect, Garmin users can anticipate a more holistic view of their health and fitness data, encompassing parameters such as body fat percentage, floors climbed, and sleep data, while specific medical-conditions data remains private.
