Connecting Your Tracking Device

This topic explains how to sync your tracking device directly to Strava or through the device software. This topic excludes instructions on how to manually export and upload your activity to Strava.

 

Review Compatible Tracking Devices before connecting your device to check its compatibility with Strava.

 

Devices that Can Connect Directly to Strava

For iOS devices (e.g. Apple Watch):

  1. On your tracking device, download the Strava app from the Apple Store.
  2. Open the Strava app on your tracking device.
  3. Authorize Strava for your tracking device.

 

For Android devices (e.g. Wear OS, Motorola 360):

  1. On your phone, download the Android Wear companion app.
  2. On your tracking device, download the Strava Wear app from the Google Play Store.
  3. Open the Strava Wear app on your tracking device.
  4. Authorize Strava for Wear for your tracking device.

 

Devices that Can Sync Through Device Software

On your phone:

  1. Click on Profile on your activity screen. (0:02)
  2. On the profile screen, select the settings button at the top right of the screen. (0:06)
  3. On the settings screen, click on Link Other Services. (0:14)
  4. Click on Connect a device to Strava. (0:23)
  5. Select the brand of your tracking device. (0:32)
  6. Click on the button at the bottom of the screen to connect your device software or display further instructions. (0:39)

 

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