FitBit communications

[chrathan]

Hallo there, I want to create a new app that is measuring heart rate using fitbit charge HR. I am trying to find which are the alternatives to send hr information. Is there a way to direct communicate with a computer (windows 😎 by sending data to (without the use of extra mobile device)?

[JeremiahFitbit]

There is no direct Bluetooth communication with the device by third-party apps.

[chrathan]

Is there a way to transmit heart rate data to a pc or android device?

[JeremiahFitbit · Accepted solution]

There are Fitbit apps for Windows and Android. The Fitbit devices can sync with these apps. The data is then available via the Fitbit Web API.

[milkrenki]

I wonder if developers can take grater advantage of developer's bridge feature, which enables to push data directly from the device directly (correct if wrong assumption). That's the mechanism how the logs running on the device become available in realtime in the dev studio console. I think, this pretty cool feature. When wrapped with additional level of security and explicit authorization, I'm sure, my users would love it and love fitBit event more. Thanks

[JohnFitbit]

Hi @milkrenki,

Welcome to the forums!

While accessing raw data/real time data is not possible within the Web API, you can access real-time sensor data through the Device API and SDK. If you'd like assistance with this, you can reach out to our SDK forums for further assistance.

I hope this helps!