If you’re using WHOOP on an Android device, you can connect it to Health Connect to share your activity data with compatible apps. Health Connect acts as a secure hub for your health and fitness information, allowing supported wellbeing platforms like GoVida to access your daily step count.
If you’re looking for WHOOP Google Fit, Google now recommends using Health Connect instead, as it has replaced Google Fit as the primary way for Android apps to share health data.
Does WHOOP Work with Health Connect?
Yes. WHOOP supports Health Connect, allowing you to share selected health and activity data between apps on your Android device.
Once connected, compatible apps can read your step count and other supported activity data without needing a direct connection to WHOOP.
How to Connect WHOOP to Health Connect
Follow these steps:
- Download and install Health Connect by Android if it isn’t already installed.
- Open the WHOOP app.
- Tap More or Settings.
- Select Integrations.
- Choose Health Connect.
- Tap Connect.
- Grant WHOOP permission to read and write the requested health data.
- Confirm the permissions.
WHOOP is now connected to Health Connect.
Connect Health Connect to GoVida
Once WHOOP is connected:
- Open the GoVida app.
- Go to Profile > Trackers.
- Select Health Connect.
- Allow GoVida permission to read your activity data.
Your eligible daily steps will now sync automatically into GoVida for wellbeing challenges.
Why Use Health Connect?
Health Connect makes it easy to share your activity data between multiple health and fitness apps.
Benefits include:
- One secure location for your health data.
- Automatic syncing between compatible apps.
- Easier participation in workplace wellbeing challenges.
- Better control over which apps can access your information.
Troubleshooting
WHOOP isn’t syncing with Health Connect
Try these steps:
- Check that WHOOP has permission to access Health Connect.
- Open Health Connect and confirm that activity permissions are enabled.
- Open WHOOP after completing activity to trigger a sync.
- Make sure both apps are updated to the latest version.
- Restart your phone if data hasn’t refreshed.
My steps aren’t showing in GoVida
Check that:
- WHOOP is connected to Health Connect.
- Health Connect is connected to GoVida.
- All activity permissions have been granted.
- Your phone has recently synced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can WHOOP connect to Google Fit?
Google now recommends using Health Connect instead of Google Fit for sharing health and fitness data between Android apps. WHOOP supports Health Connect on compatible Android devices.
Does WHOOP automatically sync with Health Connect?
Yes. Once connected and permissions have been granted, supported activity data syncs automatically.
Can I use WHOOP for GoVida challenges?
Yes. If your WHOOP steps are available through Health Connect and you’ve connected Health Connect to GoVida, your eligible daily steps can be used in GoVida wellbeing challenges.
Do I need Google Fit?
No. On most modern Android devices, Health Connect replaces Google Fit as the preferred way for apps to share health information.
Why aren’t my WHOOP steps syncing?
Check your Health Connect permissions, ensure WHOOP is connected correctly, and open both apps to initiate a fresh sync.
Is Health Connect secure?
Yes. Health Connect allows you to manage exactly which apps can read or write your health data, giving you full control over your privacy.