Getting Started with Devices and Apps
General setup, authorization, and compatibility info.
By Marie1 author6 articles
- 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."