Fitbit Charge 6 Health Connect sync guide 2026
Fitbit Charge 6 is the first Fitbit device with Google app integration, including Google Maps and Google Wallet. It writes health data to Health Connect via the Fitbit app on Android, enabling FitMesh to read steps, heart rate, sleep stages, and SpO2. Charge 6 supports ECG measurements which stay in the Fitbit/Google Health ecosystem; the standard health metrics all flow through Health Connect.
Data written to Health Connect
- ✓Steps
- ✓Heart rate (continuous)
- ✓Sleep stages
- ✓SpO2
- ✓Workouts
- ✓Calories
- ✓Active Zone Minutes
Frequently asked questions
Does Fitbit Charge 6 write sleep stages to Health Connect?+
Yes. Fitbit Charge 6 detects light, deep, and REM sleep stages. These write to Health Connect via the Fitbit app. FitMesh reads all sleep stages automatically once Health Connect permissions are granted.
Since Fitbit is now part of Google, does Charge 6 work with Google Health?+
Yes. Fitbit Charge 6 integrates with the new Google Health app. It also writes to Health Connect, which means FitMesh can read the same data. You can use both Google Health and FitMesh simultaneously as both read from Health Connect.
Does Fitbit Charge 6 sync automatically to Health Connect in the background?+
Health Connect sync happens when you open the Fitbit app or when it syncs with your tracker. Regular background sync depends on your Android battery settings. For consistent data, open the Fitbit app at least once daily.
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