Health Connect by Google - Private, Seamless Health Data Sharing Across Apps

Overview

Health Connect is Google’s privacy-first data-sharing framework for Android. It enables secure, user-controlled exchange of health, fitness, and wellbeing information between compatible apps.

Core Features

Privacy-first design

Health Connect empowers users with granular control over what data is shared and with whom.

• Granular permissions: Choose exact data types and destination apps.
• Consent-driven: All sharing occurs only with explicit user consent.
• Revocation at any time: Quickly stop sharing and review active connections.

Interoperability and data standards

Standardized data models enable seamless collaboration among fitness, health, and wellbeing apps.

• Common schemas for steps, workouts, sleep, vitals, and more
• Effortless integration for developers through clear APIs
• Consistent user experience across apps

Developer-friendly integration

Robust tools, documentation, and sample code simplify integration while maintaining privacy guarantees.

• SDKs and APIs designed for rapid adoption
• Comprehensive security best practices and audit trails
• Scalable to a wide range of health and wellness scenarios

Why download Health Connect

For users, Health Connect provides a cohesive view of well-being without compromising privacy. For developers, it reduces integration complexity while expanding app interoperability.

How it works

1. Install Health Connect on your Android device.
2. Grant permissions and select data types to share.
3. Authorize apps to access the data and start syncing securely.
4. Manage consent anytime from settings.

Privacy & Security

Privacy is built in at every layer. Data remains under user control, sharing is permission-based, and transparent audit logs enable full visibility into data flows.

Getting started

• Open Health Connect and review data-sharing options.
• Link trusted apps and tailor privacy preferences.
• Monitor data access and revoke permissions as needed.

Health Connect by Android is designed for a privacy-first era of health data sharing. It helps users and developers build richer, safer wellness ecosystems.