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On Android, Health Connect is the unified data layer for fitness apps. Ascend reads steps, workouts, heart rate, and active calories, then writes back lifts + mountain progress.

Reads

  • Steps
  • Exercise sessions
  • Heart rate
  • Active energy burned
  • Total energy burned
  • Body weight
  • Sleep duration

Writes

  • Exercise sessions (strength + cardio)
  • Body weight updates

Setup

  1. Install Health Connect from Play Store if not pre-installed
  2. Open Ascend → Settings → Integrations → Health Connect
  3. Tap "Connect" — Health Connect shows the permission sheet
  4. Approve every category (default: all)
  5. Sync runs on every app open + every workout finish

FAQ

What devices are supported?

Galaxy Watch (4+), Pixel Watch, Fitbit (via app), Garmin (via Connect + HC sync), Oura (via HC), and any phone running Android 9+.

How does this compare to Apple Health?

Functionally identical from Ascend's side. Health Connect is Google's unified replacement for the deprecated Google Fit data layer.

Does Health Connect work without internet?

Yes. All sync is on-device. Ascend uploads to your account when online, but the HC sync itself is local.

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