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Connect Samsung Galaxy Watch to Health Connect

Sync your Samsung Galaxy Watch steps, workouts, and health data to Android Health Connect for use with WeMove and other apps.

5 min setupUpdated December 2025Galaxy Watch 4, 5, 6 & Ultra

Quick Answer

Samsung Galaxy Watch syncs to Health Connect through Samsung Health. Enable Health Connect in Samsung Health settings, and your step data will be available to any app connected to Health Connect, including WeMove.

How to Connect Samsung Watch to Health Connect

1

Update Samsung Health

Make sure Samsung Health is updated to the latest version from the Galaxy Store.

2

Install Health Connect

Download Health Connect from the Play Store if not already installed on your phone.

3

Open Samsung Health settings

Go to Samsung Health → Settings → Connected services.

4

Enable Health Connect

Tap 'Health Connect' and authorize Samsung Health to share data.

5

Select data permissions

Choose which data types to sync: Steps, Sleep, Heart Rate, Workouts, etc.

Compatible Samsung Watches

Galaxy Watch 6
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Galaxy Watch 5
Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
Galaxy Watch 4
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Galaxy Watch FE
Galaxy Watch Ultra

Note: Older Tizen-based watches (Watch 3 and earlier) have limited Health Connect support.

What Data Syncs?

Steps
Heart Rate
Sleep
Workouts
Blood Oxygen
Body Composition

FAQ

Do I need a Samsung phone?

For full functionality, yes. Samsung Galaxy Watch pairs best with Samsung phones, but some features work with other Android phones.

Why isn't my data syncing?

Check that: 1) Samsung Health is updated, 2) Health Connect is installed, 3) Both apps have the required permissions enabled.

Can I use Samsung Health directly with WeMove?

WeMove connects through Health Connect on Android. Enable Samsung Health → Health Connect sync, then connect WeMove to Health Connect.

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