Garmin Connect App & Fitrockr App on the same smartphone
Mar 10, 2026
Garmin Connect and Fitrockr Can Now Be Installed on the Same Smartphone
Good news for Garmin users: the Fitrockr app and the Garmin Connect app can now be installed on the same smartphone. Previously, installing both apps on the same device could lead to conflicts. This is no longer an issue. Both apps can coexist on the same phone without interfering with each other as long as each app has its own Garmin device connected.
How It Works
You can install both apps on your smartphone:
▶︎ Fitrockr App
▶︎ Garmin Connect
However, there is one important rule: each app must be connected to a different Garmin device!
Garmin devices can only maintain a direct Bluetooth connection with one primary app ecosystem at a time. This means that the same device cannot be simultaneously connected to both Fitrockr and Garmin Connect.
Spoiler warning: we will get this resolved soon, too.
Typical Use Case
It is common in research studies and clinical monitoring that a dedicated device is used for raw data collection via Fitrockr while users want to keep their personal Garmin device connected to Garmin Connect.
This can now be achieved as follows:
▶︎ A private Garmin watch connected to Garmin Connect
▶︎ A study or research device connected to the Fitrockr app
Benefits
Installing both apps on the same smartphone provides several advantages:
▶︎ No need for two phones
▶︎ Separation between private and study devices
▶︎ Simple setup for research participants and patients
Users can continue to enjoy their personal Garmin ecosystem while securely contributing data to research or health programs through Fitrockr.
Summary
You can now safely install both Fitrockr and Garmin Connect on the same smartphone. As long as each app is paired with its own Garmin device, both apps will work smoothly side by side.
Download the latest Fitrockr mobile app to benefit from the new flexibility.