Garmin watches can work with FITIV Pulse in two different ways. You can sync Garmin workout data through Apple Health, or you can broadcast your watch’s heart rate to FITIV using Bluetooth. This guide explains both methods, what data may not sync, and how to set everything up correctly.
If I have a Garmin watch, what can I track with FITIV Pulse?
Garmin watches can work with FITIV in two main ways.
You can:
Sync workouts and health data through Apple Health
Broadcast heart rate to track workouts in FITIV
Each method provides different data.
| Info Tip: Garmin watches do not connect directly to FITIV. Apple Health usually acts as the bridge between Garmin and FITIV on iPhone. |
What Garmin data can FITIV read through Apple Health?
FITIV can read data that Garmin sends to Apple Health.
This allows FITIV to analyze your workouts and include them in your training data.
Data that may appear in FITIV includes:
Workouts recorded with your Garmin watch
Heart rate data from those workouts
Calories burned
Workout duration
Activity type like running, cycling, or walking
| Note Tip: Garmin must first write the data to Apple Health before FITIV can read it. |
How do I sync Garmin workouts to FITIV using Apple Health?
Step 1: Enable Apple Health sync in Garmin Connect
Open the Garmin Connect app.
Go to Settings.
Enable Apple Health integration.
Allow Garmin to share workout and health data.
Step 2: Allow FITIV to read Apple Health data
Open the Apple Health app.
Tap your Profile icon in the top-right corner.
Tap Apps.
Select FITIV Pulse.
Enable all relevant permissions.
Step 3: Confirm Garmin permissions
Open Apple Health.
Tap Profile.
Tap Apps.
Select Garmin Connect.
Confirm data sharing is enabled.
| Success Tip: Once permissions are enabled, workouts recorded with your Garmin watch can appear in FITIV through Apple Health. |
Can I track workouts in FITIV using my Garmin watch heart rate?
Yes. Some Garmin watches support heart rate broadcasting.
When enabled, the watch sends heart rate data to FITIV like a Bluetooth heart rate sensor.
This allows you to:
Start a workout inside FITIV
Use the Garmin watch as the heart rate sensor
Track the workout with FITIV metrics and analytics
How do I broadcast Garmin heart rate to FITIV?
Step 1: Enable Broadcast Heart Rate on the watch
Option 1
Hold UP
Select Health & Wellness
Tap Wrist Heart Rate
Select Broadcast Heart Rate
Option 2
Hold LIGHT
Open the Controls menu
Select Broadcast Heart Rate
Press START
Step 2: Connect the watch in FITIV
Open FITIV Pulse.
Go to the Workouts tab.
Open the Device Picker.
Tap Discover and Manage Devices.
Select your Garmin watch from the list.
Step 3: Start the workout
Start your workout in FITIV Pulse. FITIV will record the workout while receiving heart rate data from the Garmin watch.
| Warning Tip: Not all Garmin watches support heart rate broadcasting. Check your device manual to confirm if your model includes this feature. |
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What Garmin data may not appear in FITIV?
Some Garmin devices do not send all health metrics to Apple Health.If a metric does not reach Apple Health, FITIV cannot display it.Examples may include:
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Respiratory rate
Blood oxygen (SpO₂)
Can FITIV start workouts directly on a Garmin watch?
No. FITIV cannot start workouts directly on Garmin watches. You can either:
Import workouts through Apple Health
Use the watch as a Bluetooth heart rate sensor during FITIV workouts
Why do my Garmin workouts not appear in FITIV?
This usually happens when:
Garmin Connect is not writing data to Apple Health
Apple Health permissions are disabled
FITIV does not have permission to read Apple Health data
Check Apple Health first. If the workout appears there, FITIV should be able to read it.
- The FITIV Support Team