Google Health Update Introduces Apple Health Syncing Features
WHO:
9to5Google - Google Health is the organization releasing the update.
9to5Mac - Google Health app users, specifically those using iOS devices.
WHAT:
9to5Google - Google Health 5.05 allows users to sync data like exercise records, steps, vitals, and sleep recorded by Fitbit Air to Apple Health.
9to5Mac - The update adds two-way syncing capabilities, allowing Google Health to write data to Apple Health, which was previously only one-way.
The Verge - Users can now share summaries of their medical records with healthcare providers or family members using secure Smart Health Links.
9to5Google - Google Health 5.05 includes a feature that allows users to share summaries of their medical records with healthcare providers or family members using secure Smart Health Links.
9to5Google - The update addresses stability issues with VO2Max calculations, exercise maps, and editing workouts after their completion that may have impacted some users.
9to5Google - Google Health 5.05 is rolling out with Apple Health integration and bug fixes.
9to5Google - The update allows users to share data such as exercise records, steps, vitals, and sleep from Google Health to Apple Health.
9to5Mac - The update adds two-way syncing capabilities, allowing Google Health to write data to Apple Health.
9to5Mac - Version 5.05 includes Smart Health Links for sharing medical records with healthcare providers or family members.
WHERE:
9to5Google - The Smart Health Links feature is available in the US.
WHEN:
9to5Google - Version 5.05 is available now on iOS and rolling out to Android.
WHY:
9to5Mac - The update addresses a long-standing gap in Fitbit data integration with Apple Health, which has existed since 2014.
HOW:
9to5Google - To create a Smart Health Link, users can go to the Health tab, select the “Medical” section, and tap the + button to choose data to include and save the link.
9to5Google - To create a Smart Health Link, users can go to the Health tab, select the “Medical” section, and tap the + button to choose data to include.
9to5Google - Users can sync data by tapping on their profile icon, selecting “Partner apps,” and then Apple Health to connect.
9to5Google - To create a Smart Health Link, users go to the Health tab, select the “Medical” section, and tap the + button to choose data to include.
(UPDATED August 4, 2026 12:41 UTC)
Google Health has rolled out an update that allows users to sync their exercise records, steps, vitals, and sleep data from Fitbit Air to Apple Health. This new version introduces two-way syncing capabilities, enabling Google Health to write data to Apple Health, a feature that was previously one-way. Additionally, users can now create secure Smart Health Links to share summaries of their medical records with healthcare providers or family members by selecting the “Medical” section in the Health tab and tapping the + button to choose the data they want to include.
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(UPDATED August 4, 2026 04:12 UTC)
Google Health has rolled out version 5.05, introducing a new feature that enables users to securely share summaries of their medical records with healthcare providers or family members through Smart Health Links. This update also addresses stability issues related to VO2Max calculations, exercise maps, and editing workouts after they've been completed, which may have affected some users. To create a Smart Health Link, users can simply navigate to the Health tab, select the "Medical" section, and tap the plus button to choose the data they want to include.
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(UPDATED August 4, 2026 00:08 UTC)
Google Health has released version 5.05 of its app, which now features integration with Apple Health and includes important bug fixes. This update allows iOS users to share exercise records, steps, vitals, and sleep data between Google Health and Apple Health, while also introducing two-way syncing capabilities and Smart Health Links for sharing medical records. The Smart Health Links feature is currently available in the US, and users can easily connect their accounts by tapping on their profile icon and selecting the appropriate options.