How to connect smartwatch to Strava? You just got a new smartwatch and you want to connect it to Strava, but you don’t know how.
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t have a lot of time to waste trying to figure out how to do something complicated. And if you’re like most athletes, you probably rely on Strava to track your workouts and performance.
We’ve got the solution for you. In this article by Edon Lazaj, we’ll show you how to connect your smartwatch to Strava in just a few easy steps.
How to connect smartwatch to strava
There are a few things you need to do in order to connect your smartwatch to strava. Firstly, make sure that your smartwatch is compatible with the strava app. Secondly, install the strava app on your smartwatch. Once these two steps have been completed, you should be able to connect your smartwatch to strava by going into the settings menu on your phone and selecting the “bluetooth” option. If your smartwatch is successfully connected to strava, you will be able to see your activity data and track your progress over time.
If you’re having trouble connecting your smartwatch to strava, make sure that you have the latest version of the app installed on your watch. You can also try restarting your phone and watch, or disconnecting and reconnecting the bluetooth connection between the two devices. If you’re still having trouble, you can contact strava support for more help.
Samsung Gear and Strava
Compatible Samsung Devices
- Samsung Gear S3 (all variants)
- Samsung Gear S2 (all variants)
- Samsung Gear Fit2 and Gear Fit2 Pro
Set up Strava on your Samsung Gear Device
- Download the Strava app from the Samsung Galaxy App Store
- Open the Strava app and sign in or create an account
- Open the Settings menu on your phone and select the “Bluetooth” option
- Find your Samsung Gear device in the list of available bluetooth devices and select it to pair the two devices
- Once your Samsung Gear device is connected to Strava, you will be able to see your activity data and track your progress over time.
Recording an Activity with your Samsung Device
Syncing Historical Activities from your Samsung Gear Device
If you have recorded activities on your Samsung Gear device in the past, you can sync them to your Strava account by following these steps:
- Open the Strava app on your Samsung Gear device
- Tap the “Menu” icon and select the “History” option
- Select the activity you would like to sync and tap the “Sync” button
The selected activity will be uploaded to your Strava account
Recording Settings for your Samsung Gear Device
You can customize the recording settings for your Samsung Gear device by following these steps:
- Open the Strava app on your Samsung Gear device
- Tap the “Menu” icon and select the “Settings” option
- Tap the “Recording” option to view and adjust your recording settings
You can choose to record GPS data, heart rate data, or both. You can also choose to start recording automatically when you begin an activity, or manually start and stop recording as desired.
Next is paring Wear OS and Strava.
Wear OS and Strava
Setting up Strava on your Wear OS Device
- Download the Strava app from the Google Play Store
- Open the Strava app and sign in or create an account
- Open the Settings menu on your phone and select the “Bluetooth” option
- Find your Wear OS device in the list of available bluetooth devices and select it to pair the two devices
Once your Wear OS device is connected to Strava, you will be able to see your activity data and track your progress over time.
Recording an Activity with your Wear OS Device
Syncing Historical Activities from your Wear OS Device
If you have recorded activities on your Wear OS device in the past, you can sync them to your Strava account by following these steps:
- Open the Strava app on your Wear OS device
- Tap the “Menu” icon and select the “History” option
- Select the activity you would like to sync and tap the “Sync” button
The selected activity will be uploaded to your Strava account
Setup Beacon for Wear OS Devices
If you have a Wear OS device with built-in GPS, you can use Beacon to share your real-time location with friends and family while you are out on a run or ride. To set up Beacon on your Wear OS device:
- Open the Strava app on your phone and tap the “Beacon” option in the main menu
- Tap the “Enable Beacon” button and follow the prompts to set up Beacon
- Once Beacon is set up, you can start sharing your location by tapping the “Start Broadcasting” button in the Beacon menu.
Your contacts will be able to see your current location and track your progress in real-time. You can stop broadcasting at any time by tapping the “Stop Broadcasting” button.
Connect your Redmi Watch 2 Lite to Strava
Setup Strava App On Your Phone
From your phone’s app store, download and install the Strava app.
Launch the Strava app and create an account. If you already have a Strava account, sign in.
Enable Location Services
To see GPS data in the Strava app, you must enable location services for the Strava app on your phone.
- On your iPhone: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Find the Strava app in the list and select While Using.
- On your Android phone: Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Location. Find the Strava app in the list and turn on Permission.”
Pair Your Redmi Watch 2 Lite With The Strava App
Now that you’ve installed the Strava app and enabled location services, you’re ready to connect your Redmi Watch 2 Lite.
- On your watch, open the Settings app.
- Tap Connectivity.
- Turn on Bluetooth.
- In the Strava app, tap the profile icon in the top left corner.
- Tap Devices.
- Under “Your devices,” tap + Add Device.
- Choose your watch from the list of available devices. If prompted, enter a PIN or passkey.
Once paired, your watch will appear under “Your devices” as Connected.
Check Redmi Watch 2 Lite Data on Strava
After you’ve connected your Redmi Watch 2 Lite to the Strava app, all of your watch’s recorded data will appear in the “Activities” feed on the Strava app.
To see your watch’s data on Strava:
- In the Strava app, tap the profile icon in the top left corner.
- Tap Activities.
- Scroll through the “Activities” feed to find an activity that was recorded with your Redmi Watch 2 Lite.
- Tap the activity to open it.
- On the activity page, scroll down to find the “Data” section. Here, you’ll be able to see all of the details about the activity that were recorded by your watch, including distance, pace, heart rate, and more.
F.A.Q how to connect smartwatch to strava
Can I connect Strava to my smart watch?
Yes, you can connect Strava to your smart watch in order to record and sync your activity data.
How do I link a device to Strava?
To link a device to your Strava account, open the Strava app and tap the profile icon in the top left corner. Tap Devices, then + Add Device. Choose your device from the list of available devices. If prompted, enter a PIN or passkey. Once paired, your device will appear under “Your devices” as Connected.
How do I connect my smart band to Strava?
The process to connect smart band to Strava is similar to connecting any other type of device. Once paired, your smart band will appear under “Your devices” as Connected.
Which watches are compatible with Strava?
Most popular GPS watches and fitness trackers are compatible with Strava, including devices from Garmin, Fitbit, and Apple.
Conclusion
If you’re looking to get more out of your Strava experience, connecting your smartwatch is a great way to do it. By tracking your heart rate and calories burned in addition to the standard distance and speed metrics, you can really hone in on your performance. And if you’re using a smartwatch that also tracks sleep, you can get an even more complete picture of how active you are each day. Ready to give it a try? Follow these simple steps to connect your smartwatch to Strava and start tracking your workouts like a pro.