How do I check my Android version? Find out here.
Android 14 (API 34) or higher
Health Connect is built into your phone.
Important: Make sure the standalone Health Connect app is uninstalled from the Google Play Store to avoid conflicts.
If you see “Install” or “Update”, it means it is not installed (this is correct).
Android 9 – 13 (API 28–33)
You must install the Health Connect app before syncing steps.
Android 8.1 or lower
Not supported.
Not supported.
Open the Garmin Connect app.
Go to the More menu.
Open Settings.
Tap Health Connect or Connected Apps.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the connection.
Open Health Connect and confirm Garmin is listed under App permissions.
Open the Treekly app
On the Home screen, tap the
link icon next to your steps
Select Garmin (blue heart icon)
When prompted, allow Treekly to read:
Steps
Distance
Tick “I’m ready for Treekly to connect”
Tap Connect
TroubleshootingGarmin must be the top data source, steps may not sync.
Open Health Connect (via Treekly or phone settings)
Tap Manage data
Tap Data sources & priority
Move Garmin to the top of the list
(On some phones: tap Edit or use the ⋮ menu to reorder)
Your phone may block background syncing.
Go to Settings → Apps → Garmin
Tap Battery
Select Unrestricted
Make sure:
Garmin can write Steps & Distance
Treekly can read Steps & Distance
If either is missing, syncing will fail.
Health Connect only syncs existing recorded data.
Open Garmin
Walk a few steps
Manually trigger a sync (swipe down)
This helps “kick-start” syncing if it’s stuck.
Step A – Reset permissions
Go to Garmin → Settings → Health Connect
Tap App permissions
Select Garmin
Toggle Allow all → OFF
Ensure Steps is OFF
Step B – Restart your phone
Step C – Re-enable permissions
Go back to:
Garmin → Settings → Health Connect → App permissions → Garmin
Toggle Allow all → ON
Step D – Trigger a sync
Open Garmin
Walk a few steps
Swipe down firmly from the middle of the screen (not the top)
You should see “Syncing”
Step E – Refresh Treekly
Open Treekly
Tap the calendar icon
Tap the refresh button (next to “This week”)
We're happy to help if you're running into any problems syncing your steps data to Treekly. You can contact our support team by emailing [email protected]