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Switching from Google Fit? Here’s What to Do Next

How to use Health Connect to sync your steps

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Written by Stridekick Team
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📣 Important Update for Google Fit Users

Google has officially deprecated the Google Fit Android API, which has caused ongoing syncing issues for many users. In response, Stridekick now supports Google’s new Health Connect platform.

If you were previously syncing to Stridekick through Google Fit, you’ll now need to switch to syncing via Health Connect for a smoother experience. You can follow our Health Connect setup guide to get started.


✅ My Steps Are Showing in Health Connect, But Not in Stridekick

If you're seeing step data in Health Connect, but it’s not syncing into Stridekick:

  1. Open the Health Connect app

  2. Confirm that your preferred fitness app (like Fitbit, Samsung Health, or another) is syncing steps into Health Connect

  3. Double-check that Stridekick is granted permission to read step, distance, and active minute data

    • Open Health Connect > Tap App permissions > Tap Stridekick > Make sure all permissions are toggled on

Next, reopen the Stridekick app and wait for your steps to sync. You should see a "Last synced" message on your dashboard once your steps are pulled in.


⛔ My Steps Aren’t Showing in Health Connect

If your activity data isn’t showing in Health Connect, here are some things to check:

  • Make sure activity tracking is turned on in your fitness app

  • Open the app that tracks your steps (e.g., Fitbit or Samsung Health) and sync your data manually

  • Confirm your Google account is correctly linked

    • Open the fitness app and verify the Google account listed under settings is the same one syncing to Health Connect

If your step source (like Xiaomi or Pebble) isn’t syncing to Health Connect, you may need to troubleshoot the connection between your device and the fitness app it uses.


🌍 Check Your Time Zone in Stridekick

A mismatched time zone setting can sometimes affect what data appears in your challenge.

To check or update your time zone:

  1. Tap the ☰ menu in the upper left corner of the mobile app

  2. Tap Settings

  3. Scroll to the Time Zone field and update if needed


📥 Still Need Help?

If:

  • You’ve confirmed your data is syncing into Health Connect

  • Stridekick has permission to read your data

  • You’ve checked your time zone settings

…and you’re still having syncing issues, we’re here for you!

💬 Contact our Support Team – we’re happy to help troubleshoot.

Please share your:

  • Email on your Stridekick account

  • Device you're using

  • Fitness tracking app you’ve connected

  • Screenshots, if possible

We’ll get you back to stepping!

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