Garmin Connect

Hi there,

Good question! To use Terra’s Garmin API integration, your end users do need a Garmin Connect account. But you, as the app developer, don’t need one for yourself. Instead, here’s how it works:

As a developer, you'll sign up for Terra and receive an API key, Developer ID, and set up a webhook (callback URL) to receive data. You can also choose any other destination for health data to be sent to.

Terra handles integration with Garmin on the backend. When a user connects their Garmin to your app using Terra's authentication widget, Terra manages the connection via Garmin Connect.

Terra then sends Garmin data (via webhooks) or allows you to backfill historical data (via HTTP endpoints) including heart rate, steps, sleep, and many more.

If you do not have a Garmin device to test, let us know - we can help you out to do some quick tests on your end!

Ok, do I need a Garmin Developer access to to be able to an app with the Terra API?

By using the terra API, will I be able to have a user use my app and connect his Garmin data to my app to be used in the App without being approved in the Garmin Developper Program? It seems their program is reserved for Enterprise customers.

No, you can just start right away with Terra API! Your Garmin users can connect to your app through Terra, and you will receive their data right away - no need for a separate application process. We've got it all covered for you 💪