Oura Support

Apple Watch Series and Apple Watch Ultra Data Available in Apple Health for Fuel Users

The Apple Watch Series and Apple Watch Ultra are powerful tools for tracking health and fitness data, seamlessly syncing this information to the Apple Health app via HealthKit. This integration allows the Fuel app to access a variety of metrics once permissions are granted. While both devices share many capabilities, the Apple Watch Ultra offers additional features tailored to specialized activities. This article outlines the health data available from each device, how it integrates with Apple Health, and steps to set up the connection for Fuel users.

Health Data Available from Apple Watch Series and Apple Watch Ultra

Both the Apple Watch Series and Apple Watch Ultra export the following health and fitness data to Apple Health, making it accessible to Fuel:

• Steps and Distance Tracks daily steps, as well as walking and running distances.
• Active Energy Measures calories burned during physical activity.
• Heart Rate Monitors heart rate continuously, including resting and active rates.
• Sleep Tracking Records sleep duration and stages (light, deep, REM) with watchOS 9 or later.
• Mindful Minutes Logs time spent on mindfulness activities, such as meditation.
• Workouts Captures data from activities like running, cycling, and swimming, including duration, distance, and calories burned.
• Respiratory Rate Tracks breathing patterns, typically during sleep.
• Blood Oxygen (SpO2) Measures oxygen saturation levels, often during sleep (available on Series 6 and later, with limitations noted below).
• ECG (Electrocardiogram) Records heart rhythm data (available on Series 4 and later).
• Fall Detection Detects hard falls and can alert emergency services (Series 4 and later).
• Menstrual Cycle Tracking Logs and predicts cycles via the Cycle Tracking app.

Apple Watch Ultra-Specific Data

The Apple Watch Ultra builds on these capabilities with features designed for extreme activities

• Depth and Water Temperature Tracks depth (up to 40 meters for scuba diving, 6 meters for snorkeling) and water temperature using a depth gauge and sensor.
• Advanced Workout Metrics Provides enhanced tracking for activities like hiking, biking, and water sports, including detailed elevation, power, and heart rate zone data.

Key Limitations and Notes

• Blood Oxygen Measurement This feature is unavailable on Apple Watch units sold in the U.S. after January 18, 2024, due to regulatory changes. Users with older models (Series 6 and later) purchased before this date can still use it.
• ECG and HRV ECG is supported on Series 4 and later, while Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is tracked automatically and viewable in Apple Health.
• Sleep Stages Detailed sleep tracking requires watchOS 9 or later.

How Data Integrates with Apple Health

The Apple Watch automatically syncs its health and fitness data to the Health app on your paired iPhone, where it is stored and organized. Fuel can then read this data from HealthKit, provided the appropriate permissions are granted. Users can also manually enter data (e.g., steps or workouts) into the Health app, which Fuel can access as well. If multiple devices track the same metric (e.g., steps from both iPhone and Apple Watch), Apple Health prioritizes the data based on user-defined settings, adjustable in the Health app under Browse > Activity > Steps > Data Sources & Access.

Setting Up Integration for Fuel

To ensure Fuel can access health data from your Apple Watch Series or Apple Watch Ultra:

1. Pair Your Apple Watch with Your iPhone

• Use the Apple Watch app on your iPhone to pair the device if not already done.

1. Enable Health App Permissions

• Open the Health app > Tap your profile icon > Devices > Select your Apple Watch > Turn on Fitness Tracking.

1. Grant Fuel Permissions

• Go to iPhone Settings > Health > Apps > Fuel > Allow Fuel to read the desired data types (e.g., Steps, Heart Rate, Sleep).

Key Considerations

Real-Time Sync

Data syncs to Apple Health when your Apple Watch is in Bluetooth range of your iPhone. Keep them connected for up-to-date information in Fuel.

Apple Watch Ultra Advantages

The Ultra's specialized metrics (e.g., depth, water temperature) appear in Apple Health under categories like Workouts or Environmental Exposure, offering richer data for Fuel to analyze.

Troubleshooting

If data isn't appearing in Fuel, verify that Fitness Tracking is enabled, Fuel has HealthKit permissions, and your Apple Watch is synced with your iPhone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why isn't my Apple Watch data showing in Fuel?

Check that your Apple Watch is paired, Fitness Tracking is enabled in the Health app, and Fuel has permission to read HealthKit data.

Can Fuel access blood oxygen data?

Yes, if your Apple Watch (Series 6 or later) supports it and was purchased before January 18, 2024 (for U.S. users).

What extra data does the Apple Watch Ultra provide?

The Ultra tracks depth, water temperature, and advanced workout metrics, ideal for diving, hiking, and other intense activities.

How do I see sleep stages in Fuel?

Ensure your Apple Watch is running watchOS 9 or later, and sleep data will sync to Apple Health for Fuel to access.