If you use a Garmin device to track your steps and activity, you can connect it to Walkingspree so your activity data can sync automatically.
Follow the steps below to get started.
1. Set Up Your Garmin Device
Before connecting your Garmin device to Walkingspree, make sure your Garmin watch or tracker is set up correctly.
Download the Garmin Connect App
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or Google Play Store on your Android device. Search for Garmin Connect.
- Download and install the Garmin Connect app.
- Open the app and sign in to your Garmin account.
- Follow the instructions in the Garmin Connect app to pair your Garmin device with your phone.
Make Sure Your Garmin Device Is Syncing
Once your device is paired:
- Open the Garmin Connect app.
- Keep your Garmin device near your phone.
- Allow the device to sync.
- Confirm that your latest steps and activity are appearing in Garmin Connect.
Important: Your Garmin device should be successfully connected and sync with Garmin Connect before you connect it to Walkingspree.
2. Connect Garmin to the Walkingspree App
Once Garmin Connect is set up, you can connect your Garmin account to Walkingspree.
- Open the Walkingspree mobile app.
- Log in to your Walkingspree account.
- Go to the Connect Device or Devices section.
- Select Garmin.
- Follow the prompts to sign in to your Garmin account.
- Review the requested permissions.
- Allow Walkingspree to access your Garmin activity data.
- Once the connection is completed, return to the Walkingspree app.
Your Garmin account should now be connected to Walkingspree.
3. Allow the Required Permissions
For your activity data to sync correctly, make sure you grant the permissions requested during the connection process.
If you previously denied permission, you may need to update your phone or app permissions before your data can sync.
4. Sync Your Steps
After connecting Garmin to Walkingspree:
- Open Garmin Connect and allow your device to sync.
- Make sure your latest steps are visible in Garmin Connect.
- Open the Walkingspree app.
- Allow the app a few moments to retrieve your activity data.
- Check your Walkingspree dashboard to confirm that your steps have been recorded.
Tip: It is important to regularly open Garmin Connect and allow your Garmin device to sync with your phone. Walkingspree can only receive activity data that has successfully synced to your connected Garmin account.
5. If Your Steps Are Not Appearing in Walkingspree
If your Garmin steps are showing in Garmin Connect but are not appearing in Walkingspree, try the following:
Check your Garmin connection
- Make sure your Garmin device is paired with Garmin Connect.
- Open Garmin Connect and manually sync your device.
- Confirm that your latest steps are visible in Garmin Connect.
Check your Walkingspree connection
- Open the Walkingspree app.
- Go to the Connect Device or Devices section.
- Confirm that Garmin is shown as your connected device.
Restart the apps
Close both Garmin Connect and Walkingspree, then reopen them.
If necessary, restart your phone and try syncing again.
Check your internet connection
Make sure your phone has a stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection while syncing.
6. Important Things to Remember
- Keep your Garmin device paired with Garmin Connect.
- Open Garmin Connect regularly to sync your device.
- Make sure Garmin is connected to your Walkingspree account.
- Keep the Walkingspree app updated to the latest version.
- Do not manually enter Garmin steps as a replacement for automatic device syncing.
- If your Garmin data is visible in Garmin Connect but still does not appear in Walkingspree after troubleshooting, contact Walkingspree Support for assistance.
Need Help?
If you are still unable to connect your Garmin device or your steps are not syncing to Walkingspree, please contact Walkingspree Support and provide:
- Your full name
- Company name
- Company email address
- Garmin device model
- A screenshot showing your steps in Garmin Connect
- A screenshot of the Garmin connection screen in Walkingspree
This information can help our support team investigate the issue more quickly.
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