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Distance accuracy of Charge 3 during Run

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‎03-05-2020 07:11 - last edited on ‎03-06-2020 15:11 by Fitbit Moderator

‎03-05-2020 07:11 - last edited on ‎03-06-2020 15:11 by Fitbit Moderator

Hello, 

After attempting to run this year, I've noticed (especially with longer runs) that when using my watch to track, it's not very accurate when comparing route to mapometer/mapmyrun etc. So I tried using the app instead which seems to be more accurate BUT when looking at the statistics it has a distance at the top which I expect and matches with route planners and then the actual distance on the map is far far less! I'm talking over a miles difference! 

Is there anyway to fix this and make it more accurate as its infuriating and always makes me question how far I actually went! 

The run is also being tracked by watch too at times and showing a different distance again! Very very annoying and makes feel like giving up at times. 

 

C Price 

 

Moderator edit: Subject for clarity 

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‎03-06-2020 15:10 - last edited on ‎08-05-2025 10:38 by Fitbit Moderator

‎03-06-2020 15:10 - last edited on ‎08-05-2025 10:38 by Fitbit Moderator

Hi @Crprice, welcome to the Community Forums!

Thanks for bringing this to my attention and for all the details that were shared in your post, I totally understand how annoying this matter can be for you. To better assist you with this, can you please let me know which mobile device are you using with your Charge 3? Are you using GPS to track your exercise? Are you using the SmartTrack auto-recognition feature of your device or initiating the Run exercise directly with the exercise shortcuts? Lastly, do you experience this with other activities or just with run?

In the meantime I receive your answers, please check the information that's specified on: How does my Fitbit device calculate distance traveled? and keep me posted.

Looking forward to your reply, let me know if you have any additional questions.. 

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‎03-09-2020 15:52

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‎03-09-2020 15:52

Hello, I am using a Samsung Galaxy S7. I tend to start tracking via the app as that was slightly more accurate and consistent gps wise. I've got auto on as well to see the difference in results to work out what's closest etc. Thanks
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