Garmin data sync with Google Health Connect is now working

Garmin and Google have enabled direct sync with Health Connect. An update has just released which enables you to connect the two applications.

Garmin data is heading one way to Google

There’s been talk of this update since I/O, but it is only today that it has gone live. A few days ago Garmin added a section on its website that explains the setup process for Health Connect.

The list of data types is pretty long. It’s not just workouts and sleep. There’s body fat, pedal cadence, swimming strokes and more. All of this will feed into Google’s system, but not the other way around. This is a one-way sync. Garmin will act as a sender only.

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In practice, it means Health Connect is getting a steady stream of data from your Garmin watch, every time the Connect app syncs. So if you’re someone who checks stats in Google Fit or any other app tied into Health Connect, you’ll finally see your Garmin numbers show up without having to route through third-party tools like Health Sync.

Still opt-in, but easier than before

None of this will happen automatically. Garmin has made it clear that you need to opt in and set permissions manually. That’s not surprising. Health Connect is built around a local-first model, and it gives users full control over what data is shared and which direction it flows. That approach isn’t changing. So unless you go into the settings and flip the switches, nothing gets shared.

It’s also worth noting that the setup process might look a little different depending on which Android phone you’re using. Google handles the Health Connect interface, and that varies slightly between models and Android versions. Garmin points users to Google’s own help documentation if they need step-by-step guidance.

But once it’s up and running, there’s nothing else to do. Sync your Garmin watch like you normally would, and Health Connect will update in the background.

This whole thing has been a bit overdue and Android users have had to rely on third-party workarounds for years. That meant extra apps, more battery drain, and often a delay or loss of data somewhere along the chain. With Health Connect now maturing and getting official support from big platforms, that messy middle layer is finally starting to disappear.

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