Wearable Devices

Does AskMD support wearable devices?

Yes. AskMD supports connecting wearable health devices so your activity and biometric data can contribute to your overall health profile.

Which wearable devices does AskMD support?

AskMD supports a range of popular wearables including fitness trackers and smartwatches. During the connection flow, you will see which specific devices and pla...

How do I connect a wearable device to AskMD?

From your Profile or Health Record section, look for the option to connect a wearable device. You will be guided through an authorization flow to link your devi...

What health data does AskMD pull from my wearable?

The data available depends on your device, but may include: • Step count and daily activity levels • Heart rate and resting heart rate • Sleep duration and qual...

Does connecting a wearable earn me Bilt Rewards points?

Yes. Connecting a wearable device for the first time is one of the qualifying activities that earns Bilt Points through AskMD's rewards program.

Does AskMD use my wearable data to improve AI recommendations?

Yes. When wearable data is available, the AskMD AI can factor in your real-world activity levels and biometric trends when providing health guidance — making re...

How often does my wearable data sync to AskMD?

Wearable data syncs automatically in the background. The frequency depends on the device and its connected platform. Most wearables sync at least daily.

Can I disconnect my wearable from AskMD?

Yes. Go to Profile → Connected Accounts and remove your wearable connection. Disconnecting stops future data syncing. Previously synced data remains in AskMD un...

My wearable data doesn't look right in AskMD. What should I check?

First make sure the wearable app on your phone is up to date and that AskMD has authorization to access your device data. If data still appears incorrect, the i...

Does connecting a wearable share my data with the wearable manufacturer?

No. AskMD reads data from your wearable — it does not send data back to the manufacturer. The data flow is one-directional: from your device into AskMD.

Is my wearable data covered under HIPAA protections in AskMD?

Yes. Health data you connect to AskMD — including wearable data — is treated as protected health information and stored in accordance with HIPAA requirements.