How to Sync Apple Health Data to Notion: A Complete Guide

December 9, 2024

6 4 minutes read

Do you want to use information from Apple Health to track your exercise and health objectives in Notion? Imagine a personalized Notion health dashboard with all of your daily steps, sleep duration, heart rate, and exercise progress neatly presented. Although there isn’t an official interface between Apple Health and Notion, there are still several ways to go around it.

This tutorial will walk you through the process of syncing Apple Health data to Notion. Third-party apps, manual exports, and robust automation solutions like Notion API scripts, Health Auto Export, and Zapier will all be covered. You will be able to view and manage your Apple Health data directly within Notion after completing this course.

Can You Connect Apple Health to Notion?

Regretfully, Apple does not provide direct connectivity between Notion and Apple Health. You may still use third-party apps and automation tools to connect your health data with Notion, though.

Here’s how it works:

Export Apple Health data manually or via apps like Health Auto Export.
Format the data into CSV, JSON, or Notion-friendly formats.
Import the data into Notion or use automation tools like Zapier or Make (Integromat) to create a seamless workflow.

By using these techniques, you can make Apple Health a key component of your Notion productivity system, enabling you to monitor your health, establish goals, and see how you’re doing.

How to Export Apple Health Data?

Option 1: Export Manually from Apple Health

Open the Apple Health app on your iPhone.
Tap your profile icon (top-right corner).
Select Export All Health Data.
This exports a ZIP file containing an XML file of your health data.
Use an online XML-to-CSV converter or tools like Health Auto Export to convert it into a format Notion can read.

Option 2: Use Health Auto Export (Recommended)

Download Health Auto Export from the App Store.
Set up automatic data exports (daily, weekly, or custom schedule).
Export data in CSV, JSON, or Excel format.
Use this file to import directly into Notion.

How to Sync Apple Health Data to Notion Automatically

You can use automation tools if you don’t want to export Apple Health data by yourself. Here’s how to accomplish it:

Option 1: Use Zapier / Make (Integromat)

Join Make (Integromat) or Zapier.
To sync health data with Notion, create an automated Zap.
Use a third-party software to serve as a “middleman” between Notion and Apple Health, such as Google Sheets.
The Notion API can be used to get health data into Notion after it has been added to Google Sheets.

Pro Tip: While Zapier makes it easy, you’ll need to use Health Auto Export to get Apple Health data into Google Sheets automatically.

Option 2: Health Auto Export (Best Option)

From the App Store, install Health Auto Export.
Configure it to export daily CSV files of Apple Health data.
To upload the CSV file into Notion, create a procedure for Notion CSV import.
Upload the data using Notion’s built-in CSV import tool.

Bonus Tip: You can automate the import using Notion API scripts or schedule exports directly to a shared Google Drive folder.

Option 3: Notion API / Custom Scripts

You can create a script to automatically import health data into Notion if you know how to code. Here’s how:

To retrieve health information, use the Apple Health API.
Transform it into a format that is compatible with Notion (CSV, JSON).
Automate data uploads with Notion’s API.
Use Node.js, Python, or Google Apps Script to schedule the script’s execution.

Technical Level: Advanced
Although this approach is the most adaptable, it does require some technical expertise.

How to Import Apple Health Data into Notion

Here’s how to import your health data into Notion after exporting it in Excel, CSV, or JSON format:

To add your data, open Notion and go to the desired page.
In the top-right corner, click the three dots (•••).
Then choose Import → CSV.
Wait for Notion to process your CSV file after uploading it.
Steps, Calories, Sleep Hours, and other columns can be customized.

Use Cases: How to Use Apple Health Data in Notion

Personal Health Dashboard
- Monitor your heart rate, sleep, calories, and steps each day.
- Key metrics can be seen with Notion widgets.
Habit Tracker & Fitness Goals
- Enter the number of steps you take each day into your habit tracker.
- Use Notion to keep track of your calories, sleep, and exercise.
Wellness and Mental Health Tracker
- To visualize stress levels, sync heart rate and sleep data.
- Integrate mental wellness tracking in Notion with Apple Health data.

Pros and Cons of Syncing Apple Health to Notion

Pros

Custom dashboards for tracking health, goals, and habits.
Automation possible with tools like Health Auto Export and Zapier.
View health metrics alongside your to-do lists, goals, and reminders.

Cons

No official Apple Health-to-Notion integration.
Custom solutions require time, effort, and technical knowledge.
Paid tools like Zapier and Health Auto Export Pro may be required.

Conclusion

Although it may not be as easy as clicking a button, it is completely possible to sync Apple Health data to Notion with the correct tools. You have many choices, ranging from Zapier automation for hands-free syncing to Health Auto Export for simple CSV downloads.

You can make customized dashboards to monitor your daily routine, sleep patterns, and level of fitness once your health data is in Notion. Do you want to see your wellbeing in one place? After that, it’s time to connect Notion and Apple Health.

Are you prepared to take charge of your health now? Create your own health dashboard in Notion by following the steps described in this guide!

FAQs

Can you connect Apple Health to Notion?

Not directly, though. To sync data, use programs like Notion API scripts, Zapier, or Health Auto Export.

Is it possible to export Apple Health data?

Indeed! You may either manually export information from the Health app or automate it using Health Auto Export.

How do I sync Apple Health data to Notion?

To convert Apple Health data to CSV, use Health Auto Export. Next, import CSV data into Notion or use scripts from the Notion API or Zapier to automate the process.