Garmin's New API Branding Guidelines: How Sahha Keeps You Compliant

Garmin has introduced updated API Branding and Attribution Guidelines requiring apps to display device attribution when showing Garmin-sourced data.

The good news: If you’re using Sahha, you’re already set up for compliance. We track all data sources automatically.

What Garmin Requires

Garmin’s new guidelines require:

Display “Garmin [device model]” next to any Garmin-sourced data
Use official Garmin Connect logos and wordmarks
Maintain Garmin’s brand color #6DCFF6
Include Garmin attribution on exports and reports
Attribution for derived/combined data that includes Garmin sources

Full guidelines: Garmin API Brand Guidelines

How Sahha Keeps You Compliant

At Sahha, all data sources are tracked and provided automatically. This makes Garmin compliance straightforward.

What Sahha Provides

Every time health data flows through Sahha, we capture:

Device type - The specific device model (e.g., “iPhone13,2”, “Garmin Fenix 7”)
Data source - The display name (e.g., “iPhone X”, “Garmin Connect”)
Recording method - How the data was captured (automatic vs manual)

This information is available in your DataLogReceivedIntegrationEvent webhooks.

Where to Find Device Source Data

Device information is provided in the dataLogs array of DataLogReceivedIntegrationEvent:

Key fields:

deviceType - Technical device identifier
source - Human-readable source name
recordingMethod - How data was recorded

View example data log structure

{
  "logType": "activity",
  "dataType": "step_count",
  "externalId": "user-123",
  "dataLogs": [
    {
      "id": "log-abc-123",
      "value": 10000,
      "unit": "count",
      "deviceType": "iPhone13,2",
      "source": "iPhone X",
      "recordingMethod": "RECORDING_METHOD_AUTOMATICALLY_RECORDED",
      "startDateTime": "2023-06-25T00:00:00+00:00",
      "endDateTime": "2023-06-25T23:59:59+00:00"
    }
  ]
}

Find complete webhook documentation: Sahha Webhooks Guide

Why Source Tracking Matters

Health scores combine multiple data inputs:

Sleep duration and quality
Activity patterns
Recovery indicators
Circadian alignment

When Garmin data contributes to these scores, you need to show attribution. Sahha captures the source information automatically, so you can display it when showing health insights to users.

What You Need to Do

Enable webhook notifications in your Sahha dashboard to receive data log events.

Look for Raw data logs and check the device data checkbox.

2. Extract Device Information

When you receive webhook events, capture the deviceType and source fields from the data logs.

3. Store Device Sources

Save device information alongside your user data so you can display it later.

4. Display Attribution

Show device sources when displaying health scores:

In score detail views
In settings or “About this data” sections
In exported reports and downloads

Example display:

“Sleep Score: 82/100 - Data from iPhone via HealthKit”
“Activity Score: 75/100 - Data sources: Garmin Fenix 7, iPhone”

Sahha’s Direct Garmin Integration (Coming Soon)

Currently, Sahha uses platform APIs (HealthKit and Health Connect) to access health data from all wearables, including Garmin devices.

We’re adding direct Garmin API integration to give you more options.

Two Integration Approaches

Platform API (current):

Access all wearable data through HealthKit/Health Connect
Device source tracking included
Recommended for most apps

Direct Garmin API (coming soon):

Direct connection to Garmin Connect API
Full Garmin branding requirements apply
Device source tracking included
Same implementation pattern

The advantage: Whichever approach you choose, Sahha provides device source tracking automatically.

Need Help?

We’re here to support your integration and compliance needs.

Get Support

Join our community:

Sahha Slack Community - Connect with other developers and the Sahha team

Contact us directly:

Email: support@sahha.ai
Contact Form

Resources:

Sahha Documentation - Complete API reference and guides
Webhook Reference - Detailed webhook payload documentation
Sahha GitHub - Open source SDKs and examples

The Bottom Line

Garmin’s requirement: Display device attribution for Garmin-sourced data.

Sahha’s solution: All data sources tracked and provided automatically.

What you do:

Subscribe to DataLogReceivedIntegrationEvent webhooks
Extract deviceType and source from data logs
Store device information with user data
Display attribution when showing health scores

Need help? Join our Slack community or email support@sahha.ai.

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