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How do I connect a fitness tracker to WithU?

Maria Isabel Vera Bezerra avatar
Written by Maria Isabel Vera Bezerra
Updated today

How you connect your smartwatch / fitness tracker to WithU depends on its make and model.

Here’s how to connect some of the most popular types:

Apple Watch / Samsung Watch / Google Pixel Watch

1) Make sure WithU is downloaded on your watch

2) Open WithU on your watch and accept the permissions pop-up

3) Open WithU on your phone and accept the Bluetooth permissions pop-up

Didn’t get it? Don’t worry, you’ll be prompted in a later step.

4) Head to your profile ( 👤) on the home screen and scroll to ‘Connections’

Alternatively, head to any workout and you’ll see ‘Connect a HR device 💜’

5) Select ‘Connect to a wearable Bluetooth device’ and follow the instructions onscreen.

Garmin Watches

1) Select Settings > Sensors > Wrist Heart Rate > Broadcast HR

2) Select an option:

-Select In-App to broadcast heart rate during timed activities (starting an

activity)

-Select "Broadcast" to start broadcasting heart rate data immediately

3) Pair your watch with your phone

Other devices

1) Connect your Bluetooth device to your phone.

Note - some devices may require a companion app to be installed (e.g. MyZone, Polar, etc.)

2) Open WithU on your phone and accept the Bluetooth permissions pop-up

Didn’t get it? Don’t worry, you’ll be prompted in a later step.

3) Head to your profile ( 👤) on the home screen and scroll to ‘Connections’

Alternatively, head to any workout and you’ll see ‘Connect a HR device 💜’

4) Select ‘Connect to a wearable Bluetooth device’ and follow the instructions onscreen.

Every fitness tracker is different, so we always recommend checking the user manual of your device for exact instructions.

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