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# How do I set up realtime streaming?

Setup depends on the device. The [BLE connection widget](https://docs.tryterra.co/streaming-api/getting-started) does **not** work for Apple Watch, which uses a custom Bluetooth protocol.

* **Apple Watch**: requires a WatchOS companion app that calls `startStream()` or `startExercise()`. Use `startExercise()` for the highest sampling frequency.
* **BLE devices (Coros, Garmin, etc.)**: once the user connects via the widget, call `startRealtime` with the desired data types and receive updates in the callback.

Two things to keep in mind:

* A **websocket** is only needed to [stream data to your backend](https://docs.tryterra.co/streaming-api/terra-greater-than-your-backend), not for local data types.
* **Realtime streaming is a separate connection** from the standard data-sync authentication.


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