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Apple Health
- I'm trying to set up a goal with Apple Health... why have I been directed to this page?
- Sample Apple Health goal setup
- What metrics can I beemind with Apple Health?
- Data got imported from before my goal was created and I have way too much buffer!
- I added my data to Apple Health and it never synced up!
Apple Health tracks a whole load of different types of health data (like exercise, sleep and weight). Our integration, only available through our iOS app, allows you to hold yourself accountable on various metrics!
I'm trying to set up a goal with Apple Health... why have I been directed to this page?
Setting up a goal with Apple Health is slightly more convoluted than all our other autodata integrations. You have to create a Beeminder goal on the Beeminder website and then use the iOS app to send your chosen Apple Health data to Beeminder. This is because Apple don't allow us to access your data except through linking with the app, and goal setup is not available in-app due to Apple's rules.
This page explains what you can beemind with Apple Health, and how to set that up, along with some common problems people run into. Check out the "Sample Apple Health Goal setup" section below if you need a step-by-step guide!
Sample Apple Health goal setup
- You'll need to start with a manual Do More or Weight goal, depending on what metric you want to use, so create one first. (If you need help, check out a guide.)
If you use an existing goal, Beeminder will import the last week of available data when Apple Health is connected, which may overwrite your existing data and could derail your goal. Please contact support if that happens and you feel it's non-legit! - Once you've created your Do More goal, open the Beeminder iOS app and tap the ⚙ to open the app Settings. Tap Health app integration to open the integration menu.
- You should see a list of all your goals. Goals that are eligible for Apple Health sync will say Add source.... Other goals that have autodata sources configured already will list the current data source, which cannot be changed to Apple Health in this menu. (To remove an existing source in favor of Apple Health, contact support.)
- Find the goal you want to add Apple Health data to and tap its name.
- You should see a list of the available Apple Health metrics. Tap one metric one time to pair it; you can only link up one metric per goal. Press Save and you're done!
What metrics can I beemind with Apple Health?
- Active energy
- Cycling distance
- Exercise time
- Nike Fuel
- Resting energy
- Stand hours
- Steps
- Swimming distance
- Swimming strokes
- Walking/running distance
- Weight
- Mindful minutes
- Dietary Caffeine
- Dietary carbs
- Dietary energy
- Dietary fat
- Dietary protein
- Dietary saturated fat
- Dietary sodium
- Dietary sugar
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Water
- Time in bed
- Time asleep
- Workout minutes
Data got imported from before my goal was created and I have way too much buffer!
This should only apply to older versions of the app! Historically, because the Apple Health integration isn't added until after goal creation is complete, you can end up with lots of buffer from the last week of data, which is imported when your goal starts. This can't be deleted (it will keep coming back), but you can ratchet your goal to get rid of the extra leeway and put yourself on the hook.
I added my data to Apple Health and it never synced up!
Apple have certain restrictions on background syncing, which can prevent us being able to sync automatically:
- The app needs to be opened regularly (probably every day)
- We can only sync once per hour
- We can only sync when your device is unlocked
As a result, it's a good idea to open the Beeminder app every day to make sure we're able to sync up. If your data isn't syncing up and your goal is in the red, it's a good idea to open up the goal and sync it manually just to make sure. If a manual sync doesn't work, definitely get in touch with us at support@beeminder.com!
If a lack of syncing derailed you, then don't worry: just reply to the legitimacy check email and we'll get everything sorted out.
See also: Beeminder iOS app
Related Beeminder Autodata Integrations
Keywords: autodata integrations, iOS, iPhone, smartphone apps, fitness trackers