Yes, Fitbit connects to Strava through your Fitbit account settings

You can send your Fitbit workout data to Strava, but the connection works in one direction only — from Fitbit to Strava, not the other way around. When you set up the connection, any workout you record on your Fitbit device (walks, runs, bike rides, or other activities) will automatically appear in your Strava feed. This means you do not have to manually log the same workout twice.

The connection happens through your Fitbit account, not through the Fitbit device itself. You authorize Strava to read your workout data, and then Fitbit sends that data over automatically. The process takes about five minutes and requires you to have both a Fitbit account and a Strava account already set up.

Key Takeaways

  • You connect Fitbit to Strava through the Fitbit app or website, not through Strava's settings.
  • The connection is one-way: Fitbit sends data to Strava, but Strava workouts do not automatically go back to Fitbit.
  • Once connected, every workout your Fitbit records will post to Strava without you having to do anything else.
  • You need an active Fitbit account and a Strava account to set up the connection.

How to connect Fitbit to Strava on the Fitbit app

Open the Fitbit app on your phone and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Scroll down until you see "Connected Services" or "Connected Apps" — the exact name depends on which version of the Fitbit app you have. Tap that option.

Look for Strava in the list of available services. If you do not see it, tap "Connect a New Service" or the plus icon. Search for Strava and tap it. The app will ask you to log in with your Strava username and password. Enter those credentials and tap "Authorize" or "Connect." Fitbit will confirm the connection is active, and you are done.

From that point forward, any workout you record on your Fitbit — whether you start it on the device itself or through the Fitbit app — will show up in your Strava feed within a few minutes to a few hours. You do not need to do anything else.

How to connect Fitbit to Strava on the web

If you prefer to set up the connection on a computer, log into your Fitbit account at fitbit.com. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Settings." Look for "Connected Services," "Connected Apps," or "Third-Party Apps" — the exact label varies by account type.

Click "Connect" next to Strava. You will be taken to a Strava login page. Enter your Strava username and password, then click "Authorize." Fitbit will return you to your settings page and show Strava as connected. The setup is identical to the app method, just done on a larger screen.

What happens after you connect

Once the connection is active, your Fitbit automatically sends workout data to Strava. This includes the activity type (run, walk, bike ride, etc.), the date and time, distance, duration, and any other metrics your Fitbit tracked. The data appears in your Strava feed and counts toward your Strava statistics and segments.

You can still manually log workouts in Strava if you want — the automatic Fitbit data does not prevent that. However, be careful not to log the same workout twice, because Strava will treat them as separate activities. If you record a run on your Fitbit and then manually log the same run in Strava, both will appear in your feed.

The connection stays active until you disconnect it. You can disconnect at any time by going back to Connected Services in your Fitbit settings and clicking "Disconnect" next to Strava. Your past workouts will remain in Strava, but new Fitbit data will stop flowing over.

Common issues and how to fix them

If your Fitbit workouts are not showing up in Strava, first check that the connection is still active. Go to your Fitbit settings and look at Connected Services — Strava should be listed there. If it is not, you will need to reconnect using the steps above.

If Strava is listed as connected but workouts are still not appearing, wait a few hours. Fitbit sometimes takes time to sync data, especially if you have a lot of workouts queued up. If nothing appears after several hours, try disconnecting and reconnecting. Log out of the Fitbit app completely, then log back in, and repeat the connection process.

Another common issue: the workout appears in Strava but with incomplete data (no distance, no heart rate, etc.). This usually means your Fitbit device did not record all the metrics for that workout. Check the workout details in the Fitbit app to see what was actually tracked. Some Fitbit models record fewer data points than others, and some activity types are tracked less precisely.

What Fitbit devices work with Strava

Nearly all current Fitbit devices can connect to Strava, including Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Inspire, Fitbit Sense, Fitbit Versa, and Fitbit Ace. Older models like the original Fitbit One and Fitbit Flex may not support the connection, depending on when they were made and whether Fitbit has updated their servers to include them.

If you have an older Fitbit device and the connection option does not appear in your settings, your device may not be supported. In that case, you can still manually log your workouts in Strava, or you can consider upgrading to a newer Fitbit model that supports the integration.

Why use Fitbit and Strava together

Fitbit and Strava serve different purposes, and using both gives you a more complete picture of your fitness. Fitbit tracks all-day activity — steps, heart rate, sleep, calories — while Strava focuses on structured workouts and lets you compare your performance on specific routes called segments. When you connect them, your Fitbit workouts automatically populate Strava, so you can see how you performed on segments and compete with other athletes on those routes.

You also get the social features of Strava without having to manually log every workout. If you are already wearing a Fitbit and recording workouts on it, connecting to Strava means those workouts are when ready visible to your Strava friends and contribute to your Strava statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I connect Strava to Fitbit so workouts go the other way?

No. The connection is one-way only — Fitbit sends data to Strava, but Strava workouts do not automatically go back to your Fitbit. If you log a workout in Strava that you did not record on your Fitbit, it will not appear in your Fitbit app or on your device.

Will connecting Fitbit to Strava drain my battery faster?

No. The connection happens between your Fitbit account and Strava's servers, not between your Fitbit device and Strava. Your device will not use extra battery because of the connection.

What if I disconnect Fitbit from Strava?

All your past workouts will stay in Strava. Only new workouts will stop appearing. You can reconnect at any time, and future workouts will resume appearing in Strava automatically.

Do I need to pay for Strava to use this connection?

No. The basic Fitbit-to-Strava connection is free. Strava offers a paid subscription called Strava+, but you do not need it to receive workouts from Fitbit or to use the basic features of Strava.

Can I choose which Fitbit workouts go to Strava?

No. Once connected, all workouts recorded on your Fitbit will send to Strava. If you want to keep a workout private, you can delete it from Strava after it appears, but you cannot prevent it from syncing in the first place.