What is Health Connect and Why Export Your Data?

Health Connect is Android's centralized health and fitness data platform that allows apps and wearables to share data securely. Whether you're using a Fitbit, Garmin watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, or any other fitness tracker, Health Connect acts as a single hub for all your health metrics.

Exporting your Health Connect data is essential for:

  • Long-term health tracking and trend analysis
  • Sharing comprehensive reports with healthcare providers
  • Switching between fitness platforms without losing history
  • Creating backups of your valuable health data
  • Advanced data analysis in Excel or other tools

Step-by-Step: Export Health Connect Data

Step 1: Install Health Data Export

Download Health Data Export from the Google Play Store. Our app is specifically designed to work with Health Connect and supports all compatible wearables and apps.

Step 2: Grant Health Connect Permissions

Open the app and tap "Connect to Health Connect". You'll be prompted to grant read permissions for the health metrics you want to export. Health Data Export requests read-only access - we never modify your data.

Step 3: Select Data to Export

Choose which health metrics you want to export:

  • Activity Data: Steps, distance, active calories, floors climbed
  • Heart Health: Heart rate, resting heart rate, heart rate variability
  • Sleep Data: Sleep stages, duration, quality scores
  • Workouts: Exercise sessions with GPS routes and metrics
  • Body Measurements: Weight, BMI, body fat percentage
  • Nutrition: Calories, macronutrients, water intake
  • Vitals: Blood pressure, blood oxygen, blood glucose
  • Women's Health: Cycle tracking, symptoms

Step 4: Choose Your Export Option

Select the format that best suits your needs:

  • CSV: Export data locally in CSV format (Excel, Google Sheets)
  • Google Sheets Export directly to Google Sheets

Step 5: Set Date Range and Export

Choose your date range (last 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, or custom range) and tap "Export". Your data will be processed locally on your device and saved to your chosen location.

Which Wearables Work with Health Connect?

Health Connect is compatible with a wide range of wearables and fitness apps. Here's a comprehensive list:

Fitness Trackers & Smartwatches

  • Fitbit: Sense, Versa, Charge, Inspire, Luxe
  • Garmin: Forerunner, Fenix, Venu, Vivoactive, Instinct
  • Samsung: Galaxy Watch 4, 5, 6, Watch Active
  • Xiaomi: Mi Band 6, 7, 8, Smart Band
  • Amazfit: GTR, GTS, Bip, T-Rex
  • Polar: Vantage, Grit, Ignite, Unite
  • Suunto: All models with app integration
  • Withings: ScanWatch, Steel HR
  • Huawei: Watch GT series, Band series
  • Fossil: Gen 6 and newer Wear OS watches

Fitness Apps

  • Google Fit - Built-in Android health platform
  • Strava - Running and cycling tracking
  • MyFitnessPal - Nutrition and calorie tracking
  • Samsung Health - Samsung's health platform
  • Peloton - Indoor cycling and fitness classes
  • Sleep as Android - Advanced sleep tracking
  • Lifesum - Diet and nutrition
  • JEFIT - Workout and strength training

Common Health Connect Export Use Cases

1. Switching Fitness Platforms

Moving from Fitbit to Garmin? Or Samsung Health to Google Fit? Export your historical data and import it into your new platform to maintain continuity in your fitness journey.

2. Medical Consultations

Generate and share data including your heart rate trends, sleep patterns, or activity levels to share with your doctor, cardiologist, or sleep specialist.

3. Personal Analysis

Export to Excel for advanced analysis. Create custom charts, calculate correlations between sleep and performance, or track long-term health trends.

4. Data Backup

Protect your valuable health data. Create regular backups to ensure you never lose years of fitness tracking due to app changes or device switches.

Privacy and Security

Your health data is sensitive and personal. Health Data Export takes privacy seriously:

  • All data processing happens locally on your device
  • No analytics or tracking of your health information
  • Read-only access to Health Connect - we never modify your data

Get Started Today

Ready to take control of your health data? Download Health Data Export and start exporting from Health Connect, Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung Health, and all your wearables today.

Pro Tip

Set up automated daily or weekly exports to Google Sheets to maintain a continuous backup of your health data without manual effort. This feature is available in Health Data Export Pro.