Devices and Third-Party Apps
Connect and sync your favorite devices and apps — including Garmin, Apple Watch, and more.
By Marie and 2 others3 authors113 articles
Apple, Android, and Mobile Platforms
Phone native health and fitness platforms.
- Google Health and StravaLearn how to connect Google Health to Strava to automatically sync your logged activities, choose which activity types sync, and fix any syncing issues.
- Health Connect and StravaLearn how to connect Health Connect to the Strava Android app to sync time, distance, and calorie data, and how to fix activities not syncing properly.
- How to Fix GPS Recording Issues on Huawei PhonesLearn how to fix GPS recording issues on Huawei phones caused by battery-saving settings, plus a list of Huawei devices known to have this GPS problem.
- Huawei Health and StravaConnect Huawei Health to Strava to sync your activities automatically, plus troubleshooting tips for common sync issues between the two apps.
- Mi Fitness and StravaLearn how to connect the Mi Fitness app to Strava on iOS and Android to sync your Xiaomi watch activities, and how to fix common Mi Fitness sync issues.
- Strava on Windows phonesLearn why Strava does not offer an app for Windows Phones or Windows 10, and see community-recommended workaround apps for posting GPS data to Strava.
Cycling Computers and Power Meters
Dedicated cycling hardware and head units.
- Bryton and StravaLearn how to sync your Bryton cycling computer with Strava automatically through the Bryton app or by manually uploading activity files after each ride.
- CATEYE Sync and StravaLearn how to connect your CATEYE STEALTH Series cycling computer to Strava using the CATEYE Sync desktop app to automatically upload your ride data now.
- Hammerhead and StravaLearn how to connect your Hammerhead cycling computer to Strava, sync rides automatically, manually upload activity files, and sync routes and segments.
- Lezyne and StravaLearn how to sync your Lezyne GPS Ally v2 cycling device with Strava automatically, or manually import your saved activity files to upload rides here.
- Mio Cyclo™ and StravaLearn how to connect your Mio Cyclo cycling device to Strava using the MioShare program, so it automatically uploads your activities after every ride today.
- SIGMA and StravaLearn how to connect your SIGMA ROX cycling computer to Strava using the SIGMA Ride App to upload activities automatically or manually after every ride.
- SRM PC8 and StravaLearn how to upload activities from your SRM PC8 to Strava using the PC8 Device Agent, WiFi syncing, or SRM's syncing software after every ride today.
- Stages and StravaLearn how to connect Stages Link or the Stages Cycling app to Strava so your rides, starred routes, and segments sync automatically after each ride today.
- Wahoo ELEMNT and StravaLearn how to connect your Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer to Strava through the Wahoo ELEMNT app so your activities upload automatically after every single ride.
- Wahoo Fitness and StravaLearn how to connect the Wahoo Fitness app to Strava, upload your recorded activities automatically, and pair BTLE or ANT+ sensors for your own workouts.
- XOSS and StravaLearn how to connect your XOSS cycling computer to Strava, automatically sync new activities, and manually upload any historical ride files right now.
Getting Started with Devices and Apps
General setup, authorization, and compatibility info.
- App Version Requirements UpdateLearn about Strava's app version requirements, how to update your app, and what to do if your device can't run the required iOS or Android version today
- App Authorization SettingsLearn what each Strava app authorization permission allows third-party apps to view, edit, or upload, including profile data and private activities.
- Pairing Sensors with the Strava appLearn how to pair Bluetooth heart rate sensors with the Strava app, troubleshoot connection issues, and see which devices are currently supported today.
- API Agreement Update & How Data Appears on 3rd Party AppsLearn how Strava's updated API Agreement restricts third-party apps from displaying your activity data to other users, better protecting your privacy.
- Strava API and MCP FAQLearn why Strava updated its API and launched an MCP connector with Anthropic, what it means for developers, and whether you lose access to your data.
- Partner IntegrationsLearn how Strava partner integrations enhance activities in your feed, how to turn off this treatment, and where to find the full partner list right now."
GPS Watches and Fitness Trackers
Dedicated GPS watches, multi-sport devices, and wearables.
- Amazfit and StravaLearn how to automatically sync Amazfit watch activities to Strava through the Zepp app, available for iOS and Android devices right now.
- COROS and StravaConnect the COROS app to Strava to automatically sync your activities after each workout, or manually upload a COROS activity file if syncing fails.
- Garmin and StravaConnect your Garmin device or Garmin Connect account to Strava for automatic activity syncing, plus troubleshooting tips for sync issues.
- Oura and StravaConnect Oura to Strava to automatically sync activities in both directions, plus how to share Oura stickers, readiness scores, and other media on Strava.
- Polar and StravaConnect Polar Flow to Strava to automatically sync new activities, export historical activities, and troubleshoot activities that fail to sync.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch and StravaLearn how to redeem your free 60-day Strava trial on a Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 or Ultra 2, plus eligibility rules and how to manage your subscription.
- Samsung Health and StravaConnect the Samsung Health app to Strava on Android to automatically sync activities in both directions and share workouts without GPS data as new posts.
- Soleus and StravaLearn how to use the Soleus SYNC app to upload activities recorded on a Soleus device to Strava, plus where to download and install the sync software.
- Suunto App and StravaConnect the Suunto app to Strava to automatically sync activities from supported devices, plus how to manually export and upload older Suunto activities.
- Tizen OS SmartwatchesStrava no longer supports Tizen OS smartwatches after Samsung discontinued distribution of the Tizen app, so switch to a Wear OS device to keep recording activities.
- Withings and StravaConnect a compatible Withings device to Strava to automatically sync future GPS activities, plus which devices and data types are currently supported.
- WHOOP and StravaConnect WHOOP to Strava to automatically sync cardio-based activities, use the WHOOP band as a heart rate monitor, and troubleshoot common syncing issues.
Fitness and Workout Apps
Structured training, strength, and cross-training app integrations.
- F45 and StravaLearn how to connect F45 and your Lionheart device to Strava so that your classes sync automatically as weight training with heart rate data included.
- Freeletics and StravaLearn how to connect Freeletics and Strava to automatically sync your workouts, avoid duplicate activities, and manage your Freeletics data and settings.
- iFIT and StravaLearn how to connect your iFIT account to Strava so all your workouts sync automatically between both apps, plus how to troubleshoot any syncing issues.
- lululemon Studio and StravaLearn how to connect lululemon Studio, formerly known as Mirror, with Strava to automatically sync your workouts and earn Universal Health Score points.
- Peloton and StravaLearn how to connect your Peloton Bike, Tread, or Row to Strava or the Peloton app so your workouts sync and share automatically after every class.
- Recover Athletics and StravaLearn how to connect Recover Athletics to Strava so that all future activities upload automatically, plus why individual activity syncing isn't supported.
- SoulCycle and StravaLearn how to connect your SoulCycle studio rides to Strava automatically, see what activity data syncs, and check At-Home Bike compatibility right now.
- The Ladder app and StravaLearn how to connect the Ladder app to Strava on iOS, sync your workouts automatically, and see exactly what stats appear in your shared activity image.
- Nike and StravaLearn how to connect Nike Run Club or Nike Training Club to Strava so your runs and workouts sync automatically, with heart rate data shown.
- Strava Reward Integration with AdidasLearn how to connect your Strava and adidas accounts to earn adiClub points automatically for eligible GPS-tracked activities in the US and Canada today.
Health, Wellness, and Wearables
Recovery, sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle tracking integrations.
- MyFitnessPal and StravaConnect MyFitnessPal to Strava to automatically sync your activity type, calories, duration, and speed data between the two apps for every single workout.
- Open App and StravaConnect the Open app to Strava to share mindfulness class media and workout data with new or existing Strava activities from your recent Open classes today.
- Runtastic and StravaRuntastic retired the web export feature that Strava once used, so there is currently no official way to move your activity history from Runtastic to Strava.
- trimm and StravaConnect your trimm device to Strava with a trimm subscription to automatically sync activities, plus how to manually upload individual trimm activities.
- Trackhead and StravaConnect your Trackhead device to Strava through the JER Connect app to automatically sync activities, plus learn how to troubleshoot common syncing problems.
Importing and Exporting Activity Data
Moving your data to and from Strava.
- Exporting Files from Garmin ConnectLearn how to export activity files from Garmin Connect in .tcx, .gpx, or .fit format so that you can manually upload the file to Strava whenever needed.
- Import Historical Data From Garmin ConnectLearn how to manually export an individual activity file from Garmin Connect and upload it to Strava, including Strava's bulk upload file count limits.
- Moving your activity history from MapMyRun to StravaLearn how to export individual activities from MapMyRun and upload them to Strava in bulk, including Strava's file upload limits per batch upload today.
- Moving your activity history from Runkeeper to Strava
- Moving your activity history from MapMyRide to StravaLearn how to export individual activities from MapMyRide and upload them to Strava in bulk, including Strava's file upload limits per batch upload today.
- tapiriik and StravaConnect tapiriik to Strava to sync activity data between Strava and other fitness platforms, including Garmin Connect, Runkeeper, and TrainingPeaks, starting today.
Indoor Training and Virtual Platforms
Trainers, virtual cycling, and structured workout apps.
- Kinomap and StravaConnect Kinomap to Strava to automatically sync all your training sessions, or manually sync individual Kinomap activities to your Strava account instead.
- ROUVY and StravaConnect ROUVY to Strava to automatically or manually upload your indoor and outdoor cycling activities, plus how ROUVY's gamified rides sync with leaderboards.
- Tacx and StravaLearn how to sync Tacx cycling activities to Strava by first converting your Tacx account to Garmin Connect and setting up automatic Garmin syncing today.
- TrainerRoad and StravaConnect TrainerRoad to Strava to automatically sync your rides, plus how to fix a connection by allowing health-related data permissions in Strava first
- Wahoo’s SYSTM and StravaConnect Wahoo's SYSTM, formerly known as The Sufferfest cycling training app, to Strava to automatically upload each of your indoor training rides today.
- Zwift and StravaConnect Zwift to Strava to automatically sync activities, or manually upload a Zwift activity file when automatic syncing fails.
- Zwift Photos and Videos on StravaLearn how Zwift videos and photos automatically sync to Strava, plus how to choose exactly which media uploads along with each Zwift activity you save.
Specialty and Niche Integrations
Sport specific or novelty device integrations.
- Carv and StravaConnect Carv to Strava to automatically sync your ski activities, including Ski IQ metrics, GPS location data, and other Carv-specific stats for each ski run.
- Live Relative Effort on Wahoo devicesLearn how to enable Live Relative Effort on a compatible Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt or Roam device to see your effort score while recording an activity.
- Live Relative Effort on Garmin devicesLearn how to see Live Relative Effort on your compatible Garmin Connect IQ device while recording, plus which devices and setup steps are required today.
- Meta Glasses and StravaConnect Oakley or Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to Strava to overlay performance stats like pace and heart rate onto your recorded photos and videos today.
- The Fi Collar and StravaConnect the Fi Collar app to Strava to automatically share your dog's walks, plus learn how to disconnect the integration and fix common walk-syncing issues.
- Relative Effort on Suunto devicesLearn how to enable Live Relative Effort on a compatible Suunto 5 or Suunto 9 watch so you can see your effort score in real time while recording today.
- Snapchat and StravaLearn how to share your Strava activities to Snapchat and use the dedicated Strava Snapchat lens to overlay your activity stats on photos and videos today.
- Spotify and StravaStrava has discontinued its Spotify integration in the Record activity experience, but you can still listen to Spotify playlists separately while recording.
- Tractive and StravaConnect the Tractive dog-tracking app to Strava to automatically upload your dog's walks, and learn why the walk time may differ slightly between the two apps.
Strava for Android
Troubleshooting and how-to guides for using Strava on Android devices.
- Android App SettingsFind every Android app setting on Strava, including privacy controls, Dark Mode, Training Zones, notifications, partner integrations, and account deletion.
- Auto-PauseLearn how Auto Pause works on Strava for running and cycling, how it calculates your moving time, and how to turn it on or off in your recording settings.
- Emailing Android Device Logs to Support
- Extending Battery Life on AndroidLearn how to extend battery life while recording on the Strava Android app, including device settings, screen use, and features that drain power fast.
- Finding Friends and Managing Contacts on Strava for AndroidLearn how to find and invite new friends on the Strava Android app, connect your phone contacts, and manage or remove them from your account right now.
- Google Fit IntegrationSync time, distance, and calories from your Strava Android activities to Google Fit automatically, plus how to troubleshoot activities that are not syncing.
- Open Source Notices for AndroidLegal notices and license text for the open source software components used in the Strava Android app, including Apache, BSD, and MIT licensed code today.
- Strava Beacon for Garmin AndroidLearn how to set up Strava Beacon on a compatible Garmin device using the Android app so your safety contacts can see your live location in real time.
- Supported Android Devices and Android Operating SystemsFind which Android OS versions and devices Strava supports today, plus fixes for known GPS issues and Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO login problems on your phone.
- Training LogLearn how Strava subscribers can use the Training Log to view, filter, and tag all their past training activities in a single, visualized weekly overview.
- Troubleshooting Android GPS IssuesFix GPS drift, signal loss, and inaccurate distance readings in the Strava Android app with device-specific battery and location settings right now.
- Wear OS and StravaLearn which Wear OS devices work with Strava, how to set up and record activities, and how to enable Beacon on your Wear OS smartwatch right now.
- Viewing ActivitiesLearn how to view activity details, segment results, and workout analysis on the Strava iPhone app, including weather and Relative Effort for subscribers.
Strava for iPhone
Troubleshooting and how-to guides for using Strava on iOS.
- Apple Fitness+ and StravaLearn how to sync your Apple Fitness+ workouts to Strava through the Apple Health integration, plus how to redeem your free Fitness+ trial offer today.
- Why Are My Apple Watch Activity Recordings Shortened?Learn why your Apple Watch activity may show a shortened distance or time, and how to work around this known Apple GPS connection bug starting right now.
- Custom App IconsLearn how Strava subscribers on iOS can personalize their home screen by choosing from a custom app icon design in their subscription settings right now.
- Extending Battery Life iOSLearn how to extend battery life while recording on the Strava iOS app, including device settings, screen use, and features that drain power fast today.
- Finding Friends and Managing Contacts on StravaLearn how to find and invite friends on Strava, connect your phone contacts, and manage or remove them from your account settings right now on your iPhone.
- Apple Health and StravaLearn how to sync activities both ways between Strava and Apple Health or the Apple Workout app, plus how to troubleshoot activities that are not syncing.
- How to Use Auto-Pause on iOSLearn how Auto Pause works on the Strava iOS app for running and cycling, how to enable it, and how to troubleshoot common Auto Pause problems today.
- iOS WidgetLearn how to add the Strava widget to your iPhone Home Screen or Today View to track your weekly mileage and progress toward your weekly goals right now.
- iPhone App SettingsLearn how to access iPhone app settings on Strava to manage your subscription, notifications, privacy controls, Beacon, contacts, and other app preferences.
- Live Segments on the Strava Apple Watch appLearn how Live Segments work on the Strava Apple Watch app, including starred versus popular segments, subscriber features, and how to turn alerts off.
- Why Am I Seeing a No Movement Detected Message on My Apple Watch?Fix the No Movement Detected message on your Apple Watch by strengthening your GPS signal or reinstalling the Strava app on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Open Source Notices for iOSRead the full open source software license notices and copyright attributions for every third-party software component used in the Strava iOS mobile app.
- How Do I Pair My AirPods for Heart Rate Tracking?Learn how to pair your AirPods Pro 3 with Strava on iOS 18 or later to track your heart rate live from Apple Health during a recorded Strava activity.
- How Do I Get Power and Cadence Data from Apple Health?Learn how to sync power and cadence data from the Apple Workout app to Strava, including compatible devices and troubleshooting steps for any missing data.
- Sign in With AppleLearn how Sign in With Apple and Hide My Email work with Strava, how to change your assigned proxy email, and how to link Apple sign-in to your account.
- Strava Apple Watch AppLearn how to set up the Strava Apple Watch app, record activities, track heart rate, follow saved routes, use off-route alerts, and fix common app issues
- Strava Beacon for Apple WatchLearn how to set up Strava Beacon on your Apple Watch so your chosen safety contacts can follow your live location during a recorded Strava activity today.
- Siri IntegrationLearn how to use Siri to start, pause, and resume a Strava recording on your iPhone, plus how to set up and use custom Siri Shortcuts with the Strava app.
- Strava Live Activities on iOSLearn how Strava Live Activities show real-time recording stats on your iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and how to turn this feature on or off.
- Supported iOS versions and iPhonesFind out which iPhones and iOS versions support the Strava app right now, and what to do if your device can no longer run the latest version of the app.
- Troubleshooting iOS GPS IssuesLearn how to fix GPS drift, lost signal, and GPS bounce on iPhone by following these Strava troubleshooting steps for a stronger, more accurate signal.
- Viewing Activities
Troubleshooting Devices and File Uploads
Fixing sync issues, bad data, and file format problems.
- Why Does Strava Say My .FIT File Is Corrupted?Learn why Strava shows a partially corrupted file error message after a Garmin device upload, what data is recoverable, and how to submit a support ticket.
- Is the moving time too short and the pace too fast on Suunto activities?Fix inaccurate moving time and pace on Suunto activities by swapping your distance stream or tagging the activity as a race while Strava works with Suunto.
- Why Is Someone Else's Garmin Data Showing Up on My Account?Learn why another person's Garmin activity data can end up uploaded to your own Strava account and how to fix it, including tips for shared computers.
- Why Does Strava Say My Garmin File Has Corrupted Time Data?Fix the Corrupted Time Data error when uploading a Garmin file to Strava using the Corrupt Time Fixer or Time Adjuster tools, then re-upload the file.
- Why Does Strava Say Time Information Is Missing From My File?Learn why Strava rejects GPS files that are missing timestamp data, the common sources of these files, and how to upload a manual activity instead of the file.
- Why Does Strava Say My GPS File Has Improperly Formatted Data?Learn why Strava rejects GPS files with improperly formatted data, what commonly causes this upload error, and how to fix it on your Garmin device today.