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Fitness Tracking - plans to support Samsung Gear or Google Fit?

JenniferN48024 — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:18:13 GMT

Hi all,

New member who just hit the "50 club" and I was looking into the benefits, etc. I would like to synch my fitness tracker to my account for the rewards points, but the system doesn't seem to support Google Fit or my Samsung watch. Are there any plans to at least support Google Fit? For folks on Android, this seems like it would be a good addition rather than forcing us into a particular third-party manufacturer.

Thanks!

Re: Fitness Tracking - plans to support Samsung Gear or Google Fit?

AARPJanelleM — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:54:09 GMT

@JenniferN48024 Welcome to our family! Due to the numerous manufacturers of fitness devices we are unable to support them all. The following fitness trackers are currently supported by AARP Rewards:

Apple Health
Fitbit
Garmin Connect
Misfit
Withings

We apologize for any inconvenience and will note your device type for future consideration.

Re: Fitness Tracking - plans to support Samsung Gear or Google Fit?

ElizabethC307874 — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:56:29 GMT

I agree! I was very disappointed when my Samsung Smart Watch or Galaxy S10 phone do not connect. You are ignoring a huge portion of your non-Apple audience and we would appreciate your taking better care of our needs/preferences.

Re: Fitness Tracking - plans to support Samsung Gear or Google Fit?

JenniferN48024 — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:15:53 GMT

Agreed. Google Fit would support all Android users without having to pick a specific manufacturer.

Re: Fitness Tracking - plans to support Samsung Gear or Google Fit?

CharlesT246428 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:52:33 GMT

"Google Fit" is an android app which is not specific to any kind of device. ALL android phones have the app...

Hmmm... kind of like Apple Health (which comes with iPhones and Apple Watches).

Re: Fitness Tracking - plans to support Samsung Gear or Google Fit?

AARPTeri — Thu, 27 May 2021 17:20:26 GMT

@JenniferN48024 @CharlesT246428 @ElizabethC307874 Good news we launched Google Fit - https://community.aarp.org/t5/Earn-Activities/NEW-Connect-and-Sync-with-Google-Fit-to-Earn-up-to-750-Points/m-p/2411037#M1846