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Do I have to have my phone with me to track my walks

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‎09-17-2022 20:38

‎09-17-2022 20:38

When I want to track my walks, do I need to have my phone with me to map it? I thought it did that because it has the GPS built in and it's turned on.

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‎09-17-2022 22:50

‎09-17-2022 22:50

Depends on which fitbit model you have.  Some have built-in GPS; have rely on connecting to phone's GPS.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎09-18-2022 17:48

In response to JohnnyRow

‎09-18-2022 17:48

It's a Charge 5.

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‎09-19-2022 12:46

In response to Songbirdncali

‎09-19-2022 12:46

You will have to set the Charge 5 GPS settings for Dynamic or Built-In, and be sure to enable GPS for your specific activities under your device settings in the web dashboard.

 

https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1874.htm

CharlesKn | Mid-Atlantic, USA
60+, strength and cardio
Charge 5, Android, Windows

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