# UbiWell Connect — Research app by Ubiwell lab

> Research app collecting passive and survey data, integrating with Garmin watches. (iPhone/iPad app by Northeastern Univ. Ubiwell Lab.)

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- Developer: [Northeastern Univ. Ubiwell Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746983048)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubiwell-connect/id6502842143/reviews.md

## What is UbiWell Connect?

UbiWell Connect is developed for research purposes only by UbiWell Lab at Northeastern University, Boston. The app passively collects the data and then uploads it to our secure servers at Northeastern University. It also has the functionality to pop research surveys and collect user responses. Users can connect their Garmin watch with the App, and the app gathers accelerometer and heart rate data from the watch.
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These are the contextual information being collected by the Connect Study App.
- Location (GPS)
- Motion and Activity Types
- Screen Lock and Unlock events
- Wi-Fi information (Only about the currently connected Wi-Fi network)
- BLE Devices (like Heart-rate sensor, or some bluetooth headphones)
- Phone Battery state and level
- Screen brightness level
- Survey Responses
- Garmin Watch data

** NOTE **
- The app requires a username and password, which will be only provided to our selected participants

- The app needs to use the location sensor to keep running in the background to passively collect and upload the data. Please select “Always Allow” for location updates.
- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
- In addition, this app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life

## Key features

- Passive data collection
- Garmin watch integration
- Heart rate monitoring
- Activity tracking
- Research surveys
- Location tracking


## Frequently asked questions about UbiWell Connect

### What kind of data does UbiWell Connect collect?

UbiWell Connect collects location, motion and activity types, screen lock events, Wi-Fi information, BLE device connections, phone battery state, screen brightness, survey responses, and data from connected Garmin watches like heart rate.

### How does UbiWell Connect work with Garmin watches?

The app can connect to your Garmin watch to gather accelerometer and heart rate data, integrating this information with other contextual data collected passively from your phone.

### Is UbiWell Connect available to everyone?

No, UbiWell Connect requires a username and password that are provided only to selected participants of research studies conducted by UbiWell Lab.

### Does UbiWell Connect have ads?

No, UbiWell Connect does not contain advertisements.

### What is the rating for UbiWell Connect?

UbiWell Connect has a rating of 5.0 stars based on 2 user ratings.

### On what devices can I use UbiWell Connect?

UbiWell Connect is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is UbiWell Connect updated?

The latest version of UbiWell Connect is 2.17, and it was last updated on March 23, 2026.

### Can UbiWell Connect impact my phone's battery life?

Yes, continued use of GPS running in the background for passive data collection can dramatically decrease device battery life.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.18 — 2026-07-21

added a chat interface and some bug fixes

### 2.17 — 2026-03-23

Daily diary text bug fixed. If the text were long, they weren't wrapping.

### 2.16 — 2026-03-21

- Daily diary can have custom instructions
- Enabled silent push notifications
- Enabled saving Garmin battery

### 2.15 — 2026-01-21

updated Garmin SDK and App Icon

### 2.14 — 2025-11-20

Fixed a small bug with slider questions

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