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Is it possible to use Baidu GPS maps instead of Google?

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‎05-09-2020 03:08 - last edited on ‎05-12-2020 12:48 by Fitbit Moderator

‎05-09-2020 03:08 - last edited on ‎05-12-2020 12:48 by Fitbit Moderator

Downloaded the fitbit app from china app store, changed my location to China, still will only use google maps and only with vpn on. Problem is, google maps is about half a mile off from actual location in china making it worthless. Any way to get the app to use baidu?  

 

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‎05-12-2020 12:46

‎05-12-2020 12:46

Hi @Pantalyra, it's nice to see you again participating here in the Community Forums! Sorry for the delay in responding your post.

 

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Let me share with you that at this moment Fitbit devices work only with Google Maps and not Baidu. We're constantly striving to improve Fitbit products and services, and we very much appreciate all of the input we receive from our users here in the Community Forums. The best place to make your voice heard about this topic is the Ideas board. Please take a moment to visit and give us your feedback. 

 

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‎07-19-2022 20:38

In response to RicardoFitbit

‎07-19-2022 20:38

You say Fitbit devices work only with Google Maps and not Baidu, but that's demonstrably false. My new Fitbit Versa 3 uses Baidu when mapping runs, and I can't for the life of me figure out how to change to Google Maps. While I used to live in China and still use a Chinese phone (Huawei P20 Pro), my Fitbit was purchased in the U.S., which is also the location set for me account. At least when I log into my Fitbit account from a computer, the mapped runs are shown on Google Maps. Please advise.

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