Device connection guides

Connect health apps and devices to AH Global.

Step-by-step setup instructions for Apple Health, Health Connect, Fitbit, Garmin, WHOOP, Polar Flow, Samsung Health, and Zepp.

Apple Health connection screen in AH Global
Fitbit connection setup screen
Samsung Health connection setup screen

Routing rule

Use the phone platform as the starting point.

On iPhone, AH Global normally reads activity from Apple Health. On Android, AH Global normally reads activity from Health Connect, unless the device connects directly through Fitbit or Garmin.

Apple Health Health Connect Samsung Health Fitbit Garmin WHOOP Polar Flow Zepp

Which guide should I use?

Pick the participant's device or health app.

Each option jumps to the relevant setup flow with written steps, notes, and visual references from the original connection guide.

Guide 01

Platform: Android

Samsung Health to Health Connect to AH Global

Use this when a participant uses Samsung Health on Android. Samsung Health shares data with Health Connect, and AH Global reads it from Health Connect.

  1. Install Health Connect from the Google Play Store.
  2. Open Samsung Health, tap the menu icon, and open Settings.
  3. In Settings, tap Health Connect.
  4. Allow Samsung Health to share the required health data with Health Connect. Turn on all required permissions.
  5. Open the Health Connect app and tap App permissions.
  6. Confirm Samsung Health has permission to write data such as steps, distance, exercise, and calories.
  7. Open AH Global, go to Menu > Link Device, and select Health Connect.
  8. Allow AH Global to read data from Health Connect.
  9. Confirm the connection. Samsung Health data should now sync automatically into AH Global.
  • Syncing may take a few minutes after setup.
  • If steps do not update, disable battery optimisation for Samsung Health, Health Connect, and AH Global.

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Guide 02

Platform: iPhone

Samsung Health to Apple Health to AH Global

Use this when a participant uses Samsung Health on iPhone. Samsung Health writes data to Apple Health, and AH Global reads the data from Apple Health.

  1. Open the Samsung Health app on the iPhone.
  2. Tap the More button, then open Settings.
  3. In Settings, tap Connected services.
  4. Select Apple Health.
  5. Tap Turn on to sync Samsung Health data with Apple Health.
  6. Tap Allow when prompted to give Samsung Health access to Apple Health.
  7. Choose the data types Samsung Health may write to Apple Health, then turn on the required categories.
  8. Confirm the selected data types and tap Allow.
  9. Confirm the connection. Samsung Health should now sync data with Apple Health. Then open AH Global, go to Menu > Link Device, select Apple Health, and allow all permissions.
  • Apple Health controls the primary source for steps and other data. If counts look incorrect, check Apple Health data source priority.
  • Syncing may take a few minutes after setup.

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Guide 03

Platform: iPhone / Apple Watch

Apple Health / Apple Watch to AH Global

Use this when a participant uses an Apple Watch or Apple Health on iPhone. AH Global connects directly to Apple Health and reads approved activity data.

  1. Open AH Global and tap Menu > Link Device.
  2. On the Devices screen, select Apple Health.
  3. Read the information, then tap Switch to Apple Health.
  4. Apple will ask for permission to read health data. Turn on the required data types, including Steps.
  5. Tap Allow in the top-right corner to continue.
  6. Confirm that Apple Health now appears as the current connected device.
  7. Open Apple Health and check that steps are appearing under Activity.
  8. Return to AH Global and confirm the step data appears on the dashboard.
  • Apple Watch syncs through Apple Health; users do not need to connect the Apple Watch separately.
  • Opening Apple Health occasionally can help refresh syncing.

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Guide 04

Platform: iPhone or Android

Fitbit Connect to AH Global

Use this when a participant wants to connect a Fitbit account directly to AH Global.

  1. Open AH Global and tap Menu > Link Device.
  2. On the Devices screen, select Fitbit.
  3. Sign in to Fitbit using the participant's Fitbit account details.
  4. Review the Fitbit consent information and tap Allow to continue.
  5. Confirm the data types AH Global may access and tap Allow.
  6. Confirm the Fitbit Connect connection was successful.
  7. Wait for Fitbit steps and activity data to sync automatically.
  8. View the synced Fitbit data in AH Global.
  • Fitbit Connect should be the primary device for steps if the participant is using Fitbit.
  • AH Global reads activity-related data needed for steps and workouts.

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Guide 05

Platform: iPhone or Android

Garmin Connect to AH Global

Use this when a participant wants to connect a Garmin account directly to AH Global.

  1. Open AH Global and tap Menu > Link Device.
  2. On the Devices screen, select Garmin Connect.
  3. Sign in to Garmin using the participant's Garmin account details.
  4. Review the consent information and tap Agree.
  5. Choose the data AH Global may access and tap Save.
  6. Confirm the Garmin Connect connection was successful.
  7. Wait for Garmin steps and activities to sync automatically.
  8. View the synced Garmin data in AH Global.
  • Garmin Connect should be the primary device for steps if the participant is using Garmin.
  • Users can reconnect or remove Garmin Connect later from Link a Device.

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Guide 06

Platform: iPhone

WHOOP to Apple Health

Use this when a participant uses WHOOP on iPhone and needs WHOOP data to be shared into Apple Health.

  1. Open the WHOOP app and tap the menu.
  2. Go to Settings and select App Connections.
  3. Select Apple Health from the list of available connections.
  4. Tap Connect to Apple Health.
  5. Tap Allow when Apple Health asks for WHOOP access.
  6. Turn on the data types WHOOP should share, such as steps, workouts, distance, and active energy.
  7. Confirm the WHOOP to Apple Health connection was successful.
  8. Confirm that WHOOP data is now syncing to Apple Health. Then connect Apple Health in AH Global if it is not already connected.
  • WHOOP writes selected data into Apple Health. AH Global then reads from Apple Health.
  • Users can remove or change permissions later in Apple Health settings.

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Platform: Android

Polar Flow to Health Connect to AH Global

Use this when a participant uses Polar Flow on Android. Polar Flow writes data to Health Connect, and AH Global reads it from Health Connect.

  1. Install Health Connect from the Google Play Store.
  2. Open the Polar Flow app and tap the menu icon.
  3. Open Settings from the Polar Flow menu.
  4. In Settings, select Health Connect.
  5. Tap Connect and select Health Connect.
  6. Allow Polar Flow to write the required data types to Health Connect.
  7. Confirm that Polar Flow is connected.
  8. Open Health Connect > App permissions and confirm Polar Flow has write access.
  9. Open AH Global, go to Menu > Link Device, select Health Connect, and allow all permissions.
  • Make sure Polar Flow is updated to the latest version.
  • Syncing may take a few minutes after setup.

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Guide 08

Platform: iPhone

Polar Flow to Apple Health to AH Global

Use this when a participant uses Polar Flow on iPhone. Polar Flow writes data to Apple Health, and AH Global reads it from Apple Health.

  1. Open the Polar Flow app on the iPhone.
  2. Tap the menu icon and open Settings.
  3. In Settings, select Apple Health.
  4. Tap Turn on to sync Polar Flow data with Apple Health.
  5. Tap Allow when prompted to give Polar Flow access to Apple Health.
  6. Choose the data types Polar Flow may write to Apple Health.
  7. Confirm Polar Flow is connected to Apple Health.
  8. Open Apple Health and check that the activity data appears under Activity.
  9. Open AH Global, connect Apple Health, and allow all permissions so AH Global can read the data.
  • Polar Flow writes data to Apple Health; AH Global reads data from Apple Health.
  • If data does not appear, open Polar Flow and pull down to refresh.

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Platform: Android

WHOOP to Health Connect

Use this when a participant uses WHOOP on Android and needs WHOOP data to be shared into Health Connect.

  1. Open the WHOOP app and tap the menu.
  2. Go to Settings and select App Connections.
  3. Select Health Connect from the list of available connections.
  4. Tap Connect to Health Connect.
  5. Tap Allow when Health Connect asks for WHOOP access.
  6. Select the data types WHOOP may share with Health Connect.
  7. Confirm the WHOOP to Health Connect connection was successful.
  8. Confirm that WHOOP data is syncing to Health Connect. Then connect Health Connect in AH Global if it is not already connected.
  • Health Connect must be installed on the Android device.
  • Users can remove or change permissions later in Health Connect settings.

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Platform: Android

Zepp to Health Connect to AH Global

Use this when a participant uses Zepp on Android. Zepp shares activity data with Health Connect, and AH Global reads it from Health Connect.

  1. Open the Zepp app and tap Profile in the bottom-right corner.
  2. Under App Settings, tap Add accounts.
  3. Choose Health Connect from the list of services.
  4. Tap Connect to Health Connect.
  5. Tap Allow when Health Connect asks for Zepp access.
  6. Select the data Zepp may share with Health Connect.
  7. Confirm the connection was successful.
  8. Confirm Zepp data is syncing to Health Connect. Then open AH Global, connect Health Connect, and allow all permissions.
  • Health Connect must be installed on the Android device.
  • If data is not showing, open Zepp and Health Connect, refresh, and check permissions.

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Need support?

Help participants get unstuck quickly.

If a connection does not refresh immediately, check permissions, open the source health app once, and allow a few minutes for the first sync.

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