Fitbit and Cyclemeter Integration

[TwitchinKitten]

In THIS THREAD there's been quite a discussion on the desires of some for certain other apps to sync with FitBit, particularly for me the Cyclemeter app. In that link you can see a lot of the pros and cons of Cyclemeter vs. Strava and to be honest, Strava stinks.

I have reached out to Cyclemeter and they have passed along the request to sync with FitBit but they said unless there is a lot more interest (apparently I was the first to ask), they would have to hold off and maybe in the distant future.

I'm sure if FitBit contacted Cyclemeter that could get things sped up and interests piqued!

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[littledrummerbo]

Fitbit and Cyclemeter need to work together...please!!

[WizBang]

+1 from me. 

I would love to have my Fitbit and Cyclemeter linked. 

[kpandrews]

Linking Fitbit devices to Cyclemeter App is a great idea!

[fit_charlie]

Please add me too.  I've been using Cyclemeter for cycling for more than 4 years.

[Mike-E]

I have been using Cyclemeter for years and really like it.  I just received a Fitbit Charge 2 and really would like to use it with Cyclemeter.  Please integrate Fitbit and Cyclemeter!  I really want to use / like the Fitbit and not a chest strap or other device.

Thank you!

[Mike-E]

Ok, I reached out to Cyclemeter with this question.  Here is Cyclemeters response:

Hi Mike,

Thanks for asking about using your Fitbit Charge 2 with Cyclemeter. I'm glad to help - but it's not good news.

Unfortunately we are not able to connect to any of the FitBit devices. FitBit does not provide real time access to their heart rate data to third-party applications. They only sync their data to their own apps. If FitBit ever decides to allow access to their data we would consider adding support in the future. For now, it is out of our control.

On another note, it has come to my attention that Fitbit now offers the option to export TCX files for use in other apps. I'm not familiar with their feature, but if their exported files use standard TCX file format, you should be able to export the data from Fitbitand import it into the Elite version of our app. You will need to check with Fitbit about how to export their files, but here's how you can import files into Cyclemter:

There are two ways that you can import files into our app.

You can send the exported file as an attachment to your iPhone's Mail app. When you open the email on your phone and then tap on the file attachment, it will import directly into Cyclemeter.

Or, if you have a URL with the file link, you can copy the URL and then go to More > Settings > Advanced > Import URL in the app to import it.

I hope this is helpful. Please feel free to let me know if you have other questions.

It looks like the ball is in Fitbit's court now.  Come on Fitbit, get this to work please!

Mike

[BeowulfMaze]

Just got my fitbit charge3 for Xmas and would live it to work with Cyclemeter. Just adding my vote to the forum!

[Lorfoot]

Just contacted Abvio (Cyclemeter) requesting integration with Fitbit. Received same response as above related to Fitbit not sharing heart rate data. I’m more interested in other workout data. So, does this mean that all other data can be shared? If so, why is this a blocker for Cyclemeter and Fitbit?

Quote: Unfortunately we are not able to connect to any of the FitBit devices. FitBit does not provide real time access to their heart rate data to third-party applications. They only sync their data to their own apps. If FitBit ever decides to allow access to their data we would consider adding support in the future. For now, it is out of our control.

[gferguson10]

Cyclemeter - it would be great if any Fitbit could be connected to cyclemeter app, is this in the pipeline? If not, why not? Cyclemeter is one of the best apps for monitoring activity and fitbit is I believe one of the best tracking devices. Let's get this sorted please? 

[YojanaFitbit]

Thanks for sharing this suggestion. Our web API and smartwatch SDK are open which means that the service you are wanting can actually integrate with Fitbit. We’d encourage you to make this suggestion to the service and direct them to our existing API and SDK and resources such as the web dev API community. You will likely be able to email them via their contact us page or customer support, or they may have their own ideas board like this. Or encourage them to reach out to Fitbit directly. Thanks for your participation in the Feature Suggestion forums, we look forward to making Fitbit more useful for you.

[Lapingallois]

Cyclemeter and Fitbit are complementary.Cyclemeter (the best generic cycling app) misses heart and vo2 tracking

[DavideFitbit]

Hi @Lapingallois, thanks for taking the time to share your suggestion about the possibility of having an integration between Cyclemeter and Fitbit, a similar feature suggestion already exists so I’ve moved your post here, as this helps to keep the forums for organized and readable for all members. 

Thank you again for your participation in the Community.