Integrate with Octane running machines

[JWR13]

I had both ankles replaced in 2019 and will never be able to run on pavement again. The Octane running machines (ZR7, ZR8, XR7, XR8) are an incredible replacement as it allows you to have a real running motion. The problem is the Fitbit app only recognizes about half the real distance that the machine has recorded for my run. I'd like to see the octane machines sync directly with Fitbit or to create an exercise that accurately records distance and calories burned.

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity and label

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @JWR13. Thanks for sharing this suggestion about integrating with Octane running machines with us. 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.

You can always manually log your exercise details in the Fitbit app as described in this help article. Thanks for your participation in the Feature Suggestion forums, we look forward to making Fitbit more useful for you.