Short answer #
On Android, Nomadic Care can use Google Health Connect to access supported health and fitness data if the patient gives permission. This helps support progress tracking and care review.
Overview #
Google Health Connect is a health data service for Android. It helps supported health and fitness apps share data with the patient’s permission.
If a patient uses an Android phone, smartwatch or compatible fitness app, Health Connect may help make that data available to Nomadic Care.
Setup steps #
- Open the Nomadic Care app on Android.
- Go to settings or health sync.
- Select Google Health Connect if available.
- Review the requested permissions.
- Approve the data types you are comfortable sharing.
- Return to Nomadic Care.
- Allow time for supported data to sync.
How to review permissions later #
On Android:
- Open Settings.
- Search for Health Connect.
- Open app permissions.
- Select Nomadic Care.
- Review or update access.
Why data may not show #
Check:
- Health Connect is installed or available.
- The patient approved Nomadic Care permissions.
- The wearable or fitness app is writing data into Health Connect.
- The patient has worn the device recently.
- Battery restrictions are not blocking sync.
- The requested data type is supported.
Common questions this article answers #
- Does Nomadic Care support Google Health Connect?
- Can Android users connect smartwatch data?
- How do I change Health Connect permissions?
- Why is smartwatch data missing?
- Can patients stop sharing health data?
Important note #
Health Connect data availability depends on the phone, wearable, installed apps, permissions and supported data types.
Docs Category: Mobile App & Patient Support
Docs Tags: Google Health Connect, Android, smartwatch, health permissions, wearable data, health sync, patient app
