You can finally sync Fitbit data to Apple Health with this update

Google has released a much-requested update to its iOS Google Health app, closing a decade-long ecosystem gap by allowing Fitbit data to sync directly to Apple Health.

The version 5.05 update enables iPhone users to sync workouts, step counts, sleep metrics, and vitals from their connected Fitbit fitness tracker or Pixel Watch directly into Apple’s HealthKit framework without relying on third-party integration tools.

The update marks a major shift in Google’s approach to cross-platform compatibility. When Apple introduced HealthKit with iOS 8 in 2014, Fitbit explicitly opted out of supporting native data export.

Even after Google’s rebranding of the main Fitbit app to Google Health earlier this year—alongside the Fitbit Air launch—the platform initially offered only one-way syncing, reading data from Apple Health while refusing to write outbound metrics back to iOS.

Users can activate the two-way sync by navigating to Partner Apps within their Google Health profile settings on iOS. Once permission is granted, Fitbit activity and sleep metrics are made accessible to other HealthKit-compatible applications, too.

Plus, the latest update also introduces Smart Health Links for US users, allowing individuals to share encrypted medical records with family members or healthcare providers via a secure URL or QR code.

The Wareable take: A long overdue update

Native HealthKit export has been one of the most requested features for iPhone-using Fitbit fans for over a decade. By eliminating the friction of third-party sync apps, Google removes a key barrier for iOS users considering its fitness trackers.

While the transition from the legacy Fitbit app to Google Health faced early friction around UI changes and AI coaching features, building open bridges to competing platforms shows Google is taking ecosystem accessibility seriously.