Samsung Health Integration
Unlike most of our integrations, Samsung Health requires you to install our free FitnessSyncer for Android app, which, in addition to giving you quick mobile access to your dashboard and stream on the go, will also integrate Samsung Health with the FitnessSyncer Platform.
Once in FitnessSyncer:
- navigate to the Samsung Health section by tapping on the Samsung Health card on the first tab (Sync status, or Sources in earlier versions)
- select the types of data you wish to read or write from Samsung Health. As you change these data types, you may be asked to grant permissions to FitnessSyncer to read or write this data. As with our cloud offering, you must accept all requested permissions. The dialog that comes up from Samsung Health may require scrolling to accept all permissions.
- Once the permissions are granted, you can then use the “Sync” button and start synchronizing the data with FitnessSyncer.
To use sources or destinations beyond Samsung Health, you can use the back button or swipe right to get back to the first tab to add those.
You should note that while FitnessSyncer Pro users have no limits, free users are limited to the number of sources and destinations tasks they have within their account, and each of these switches count towards this.
FitnessSyncer will either sync your Samsung Health when you press the “Sync” button or automatically periodically if you are connected to Wi-Fi. To disable the Standard Syncs or change the requirement for Wi-Fi, open the app’s settings (the account button at the top right in the newest version, or the Settings tab in earlier ones) and select Device Syncs.
To sync Samsung Health without opening the app, add the FitnessSyncer tile to Quick Settings, touch and hold the FitnessSyncer icon and pick Samsung Health if it is listed, or use an automation app such as Tasker. See Syncing from the Home Screen, Quick Settings, and Automation Apps.
If you are having issues with the standard sync, please ensure that Standard Synchronization is checked and that if you have elected to only sync over Wi-Fi that you are connected to Wi-Fi at the determined sync time. FitnessSyncer Pro users can schedule the periodic syncs by scheduling a Refresh Source Destination Task.
If you are having any issues with FitnessSyncer, please make sure that you are using the latest version of FitnessSyncer and Samsung Health.
Should you have any feedback or issues regarding the app, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What kinds of data can I read or publish to Samsung Health?
You can read the following data types from Samsung Health:
- Activity
- Body Composition
- Blood Pressure
- Glucose
- Nutrition
- Oxygen
- Sleep
- Temperature
You can write the following data types to Samsung Health:
- Activity
- Body Composition
- Blood Pressure
- Glucose
- Nutrition
- Oxygen
- Sleep
- Temperature
Can I add filters to Samsung Health sources or destinations?
Yes, you may add filters to Samsung Health sources and destinations, either on FitnessSyncer.com or in the app with Set up the filters when you edit the source or destination.
Can I have multiple Samsung Health accounts?
No, FitnessSyncer is intended to only support one source and one destination for each data type and Samsung Health account. If you require multiple accounts, please contact us for assistance.
When I select a Data Type and accept the permissions, the checkbox turns off. Why?
Usually, this is because one or more of the required permissions were not accepted. The dialog that Samsung Health shows is scrollable and may have more permissions that you must toggle. If you are still experiencing issues, please contact us.
When I synchronize, I see permission errors. How do I fix this?
When Samsung Health indicates permission errors, it is usually that one or more of the permissions we have requested has been denied. You can review the list in Samsung Health by:
- Select the menu from the top right corner of the main Samsung Health screen
- Select Settings
- Scroll down to Health Connect and tap Apps
- Select FitnessSyncer
- Select All Permissions
If you are still experiencing issues, please try unselecting the permission and re-selecting it. If the issue persists, please contact us for further assistance.
What about Samsung Health for iOS?
Sorry but Samsung has not yet provided a sustainable way for us to get to your data on iOS. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Is there a solution for Samsung Gear?
We do not have a native solution; however, Run4Gear available in the Galaxy Store has an integration with FitnessSyncer.
I have downloaded my data from Samsung Health as a JSON file; how do I import it?
We do not support the Samsung Health JSON file format at this time. Instead, we recommend that you use our native support within Samsung Health, which will yield better, more reliable results for you.
Does FitnessSyncer synchronize steps to Samsung Health?
Starting July 2020, Samsung Health does not allow any third-party applications to publish steps to the Samsung Health ecosystem; to manage step counts in Samsung Health, you must have a supported Samsung Health step counting device.
Does FitnessSyncer read or write HRV with Samsung Health?
Unfortunately, Samsung Health does not support HRV data at this time.
