How to add data to the Health app
The Health app automatically counts your steps, walking, and running distances. And, if you have an Apple Watch, it automatically tracks all of your Activity data. If you're already using another app to track your health, you can try adding data from the app to Health, so all your information is in one place.
Enter information about your health
- Open the Health app and tap the Browse tab.
- Tap a category, like Activity.
- Tap a subcategory, like Steps.
- Tap Add Data in the upper-right corner.
- Enter the date, time, and data for that activity.
- When you're finished, tap Add.
Add information from other apps
- Open the Health app.
- Tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner
. - Under Privacy, tap Apps. You can see apps that you already own that are compatible with Health. If you don't see an app, it might not be compatible.
- Tap an app and turn on the health categories that you want that app to track.
You might also need to open the app and adjust its settings to allow it to share data with Health.
Find apps that are compatible with Health
- Open the Health app and tap the Browse tab.
- Tap a category, like Heart.
- Tap a subcategory, like Heart Rate.
- Scroll down to the apps recommended for that category, then tap an app to learn about and download it.
- Go back to your privacy settings in the Health app to allow that app to read or write data in the Health app.
You decide what information goes into the Health app and which apps can get your information from Health. Apps that access HealthKit must have a privacy policy. Review an app's privacy policy before allowing access to your health and fitness information.
Add information from your Apple Watch
- To view your goals and your move, exercise, and stand data, open the Health app, tap the Browse tab, then tap Activity.
- To see your heart rate data, open the Health app, tap the Browse tab, then tap Heart. Learn more about accuracy and limitations of the heart rate sensor.
- To see data from the Mindfulness app, open the Health app, tap the Browse tab, then tap Mindfulness. Learn about the Mindfulness app.
- Other Apple Watch apps can also read and write Health data. You can manage them directly on your Apple Watch: Go to Settings > Health > Apps.
If Health doesn’t track steps or other information, try these steps:
- Open the Health app.
- Tap your profile , then tap Devices.
- Tap your Apple Watch.
- Tap Privacy Settings and make sure that Fitness Tracking is turned on.
Delete information that you entered
If you entered incorrect details when manually adding health information, you can delete the record.
- Open the Health app and tap the Browse tab.
- Tap a category, like Activity.
- Tap a subcategory, like Steps.
- Tap Show All Data, then tap Edit in the upper-right corner.
- Tap the Delete button next to the record you want to delete. You can also tap Delete All to delete every record.
How Health handles data from multiple sources
The Health app takes similar data from different sources, like steps recorded from your iPhone and activity from your Apple Watch, and organizes it based on where it comes from. By default, Health prioritizes data in this order:
- Health data that you enter manually.
- Data from your iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple Watch.
- Data from apps and Bluetooth devices.
When you add a new data source, it appears above all other apps and devices that contribute data in Health. You can change the order of sources at any time.
View your data sources
Here's how to see which devices and apps update specific health categories:
- Open the Health app and tap the Browse tab.
- Tap a category, like Activity. If you don't see the category, swipe down to reveal the search bar, then enter a category.
- Tap a subcategory, like Steps.
- Scroll down, then tap Data Sources & Access. Only the sources that contribute to that data type will appear.
Here's how to see all of your sources for the Health app:
- Open the Health app.
- Tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner .
- Scroll down to Privacy, then tap Apps or Devices.
Prioritize data sources
Here's how to choose the sources that Health uses first:
- Open the Health app, then tap the Browse tab.
- Tap a category, then tap a subcategory.
- Scroll down, then tap Data Sources & Access.
- Tap Edit.
- Touch and hold the Change Order button
next to a data source, then drag it up or down in the list. - To turn off a data source so that it doesn't contribute any more data for that category, tap the checkmark next to the source.
- Tap Done.
If multiple sources contribute the same data type, then the data source at the top will take priority over other sources. Any new apps or devices that you add go to the top of the list automatically, above your iPhone or iPod touch.
Back up your Health data
Health information is stored in iCloud and gets encrypted as it goes between iCloud and your device, and while it's stored in iCloud. End-to-end encryption requires iOS 12 or later and two-factor authentication. To stop storing your Health data in iCloud, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud and turn off Health.
Health data from Family Setup devices are also backed up directly to iCloud. Learn how to set up an Apple Watch for a family member.
If you aren't using iCloud, you can back up your information in Health by encrypting backups made on your computer.
The information that you create or gather about yourself is under your control, and it's encrypted with your passcode when you lock your iPhone. When you delete the Health app, your Health data remains on your iPhone. Learn more about deleting built-in Apple apps from your device.
Explore more Health features
- Set up and use the Health app on your iPhone or iPod touch.
- Set up a Medical ID in the Health app to access important medical information.
- Track your sleep with Apple Watch and use Sleep on iPhone.
- With iOS 11.3 or later, you can see your health records from multiple institutions right on your iPhone. Add your health records and see the supported institutions.