04-03-2024 12:15 - edited 04-03-2024 12:50
04-03-2024 12:15 - edited 04-03-2024 12:50
I have spend days looking through the Fitbit Community, Google Forums and Reddit for steps to address this issue. I have found none, which is why I'm creating this post.
On my watch...Apps>Fitbit Exercise>Run> "GPS connecting..." appears, but it never connects. I factory reset my watch today to try and address the issue. I have confirmed that Fitbit Exercise>Settings>GPS>On. When I open the Google Maps app on my watch, I can navigate with no problem.
I ultimately need GPS to connect so that I can get accurate run data including distance, location/route, and splits.
I've also downloaded the Google Fit app for wear OS and it locates GPS in seconds.
Any ideas?
04-12-2024 05:16
04-12-2024 05:16
I have exactly the same issue, seems to have got worse in the last few months.
No fix found anywhere online
04-18-2024 00:04
04-18-2024 00:04
I am using the LTE version of PW1 without e-Sim. I found the same issue like what you found. was really frustrated as my phone was tracking it much much better.
My workaround:
Do not choose Run from Quick Select.
Open Apps -> Fitbit Excercises -> Run
Now wait for the GPS to show "GPS connected". It does in 10 to 15 seconds max.
Now choose Run.
Hope this helps.
04-18-2024 01:03
04-18-2024 01:03