Sync Fitbit to your dashboard
Since 2024 the Fitbit app writes to Health Connect automatically, so FitMesh already reads your Fitbit data (steps, heart rate, total sleep, calories) without extra setup. For advanced data like detailed sleep stages and workouts with GPS tracks we're building the official Fitbit Web API OAuth integration, planned for Q3 2026.
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Fitbit
Supported data
The data types FitMesh can read from this integration. Green dot = supported, grey = not available from this source.
Works today
Via Health Connect, no extra setup
- ✓Daily steps (live)
- ✓Average and sample heart rate
- ✓Total sleep (duration + start/end time)
- ✓Active and basal calories
- ✓Daily distance
Official OAuth — Q3 2026
What the direct integration will add
- +Detailed sleep stages (REM/Deep/Light/Awake)
- +Full GPS tracks for each workout
- +Historical backfill up to 12 months
- +VO₂ max and Cardio Fitness Score
- +Real-time notifications (vs HC's 15-min polling)
Technical note
Today: automatic bridge via Fitbit app → Health Connect. Q3 2026: OAuth 2.0 + Fitbit Web API for 12-month historical backfill and granular data.
How to connect Fitbit
5-minute setup
- 1Check requirements: Android 10 or higher and Fitbit app version 4.10 or higher.
- 2Install Health Connect from the Play Store (preinstalled on Android 14+).
- 3Open the Fitbit app → You tab (bottom right) → Health Connect → tap Connect and authorize write access.
- 4Install FitMesh Sync from the Play Store and sign in with Google.
- 5Grant FitMesh the requested Health Connect permissions, then tap Sync now.
What gets synced
- •Daily steps
- •Heart rate (average, resting, samples)
- •Sleep (total duration, start/end time)
- •Active and basal calories
- •Distance
- •Basic workouts (type, duration, kcal, average BPM)
- •Overnight SpO₂ (when supported by the device)
Troubleshooting
I don't see my data in FitMesh+
The Fitbit → Health Connect bridge isn't fully automatic. Open Fitbit → You → Health Connect and check that status reads 'Connected'. If not, tap 'Connect' and re-authorize permissions.
Data arrives late+
The Fitbit app polls the cloud every 15 minutes. To force a sync pull down on the Fitbit home for manual refresh, then tap 'Sync now' in FitMesh.
I see steps and heart rate but no sleep stages+
Via Health Connect Fitbit only exposes total sleep duration, not REM/Deep/Light stages. Detailed stages will arrive with the planned Fitbit Web API OAuth (Q3 2026).
Technical notes
Sync chain: Fitbit device → Fitbit app → Health Connect → FitMesh. Typical latency 15–30 minutes. Historical backfill beyond 30 days requires the official Fitbit Web API OAuth, on the Q3 2026 roadmap.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sync Fitbit data with FitMesh?+
FitMesh currently reads Fitbit data through Android Health Connect. Make sure your Fitbit app has Health Connect permissions enabled, then grant FitMesh read access in Health Connect. Native OAuth integration with direct Fitbit API access is coming soon for deeper data sync.
What Fitbit data does FitMesh import?+
Via Health Connect, FitMesh imports steps, heart rate, active calories, sleep stages, distance, and workouts from Fitbit. When the direct OAuth integration launches, FitMesh will also be able to access HRV, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness, and finer-grained data.
Does FitMesh work with Fitbit Charge, Versa, and Sense?+
Yes. FitMesh works with all Fitbit devices that sync to the Fitbit Android app, including Charge 5/6, Versa 4, Sense 2, Luxe, and Inspire. Any Fitbit that writes data to Health Connect is supported.
Why doesn't my Fitbit sleep data appear in FitMesh?+
Check that the Fitbit app has 'Sleep' write permission in Health Connect (Health Connect → App permissions → Fitbit → Allowed to write). Also ensure background sync is enabled for the Fitbit app so it can write data without being opened manually.
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