Important update for Google Fit users
We have learned that Google is aware of ongoing syncing issues with Google Fit, and they have escalated these reports on to their engineering team. However, please keep in mind that Google Fit syncing issues may not be resolved, as the Google Fit Android API has been deprecated.
To replace Google Fit, the Stridekick team is working to launch Google's new Health Connect integration, offering an improved connection for users who previously synced from Google Fit.
We will monitor for updates if they become available from Google and will pass those along as we receive them. We will also continue to share updates as available in regard to Stridekick's planned Health Connect integration.
In the meantime, we recommend manually updating your totals in your challenges or connecting another device option. If you don't have a fitness tracking device but want to continue using your phone to track your steps, consider using the Fitbit app to turn your phone into a fitness tracker instead. Thank you for your continued patience.
Now that you’ve connected Google Fit, learn how to sync steps, distance, and active minutes to Stridekick. We’ll also show you how to make sure you’ve got data available to sync!
The Syncing Process
To sync to Stridekick, you just need to open your Stridekick app and wait to see a ‘Last synced:' message to confirm that you’ve synced.
We recommend syncing by opening the Stridekick app at least once a day during your challenge.
All Stridekick challenges have a 72-hour grace period after the challenge ends to give you extra time to sync your final steps, so make sure you sync before the grace period is up!
Where Does Stridekick Get My Data?
Stridekick pulls your activity data from the Google Fit app. Google Fit can track step, minute, and distance data on its own to allow your Android device to work as your fitness tracker, or you can connect another device or app to Google Fit like a Pebble or Xiaomi device. The activity data from that device or app will need to be present in Google Fit in order to sync to Stridekick.
If steps, distance, or minutes aren’t showing here, then they can’t sync to Stridekick:
If activity data isn’t showing in Google Fit or syncing correctly to Stridekick, please see these troubleshooting tips for Google Fit users.