Why does fitbit require location to be turned on?

[CromeX]

Guys I know there has been a thread about this before, but knowone answered the actual questioning that thread.

Why does fitbit require location service to work all of a sudden? Doesn't anyone think this is a breach of privacy?

Why does fitbit need to physically know where we are? There are quitenough a few security issues with this, not to mention the annoyance of switching on the location just for fitbit.

How can we synchronise without locations services?

[Wanag35]

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@Rich_Laue wrote:

Do you see the same on fitbit.com?

Are you seeing data that synced, or simply a remote view of the watch.

During most syncs, the app requests the bluetooth MAC of the tracker. Android requires location services enabled for this to be returned.

This change was made to close a loophole that allowed a third unknown party to remotely take over control of the users phone without their knowledge during such a request.

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If it already has the MAC the first time, then why would it need to remain on after obtaining it? The phone app doesn't lose it, does it?

[Anotheruserstol]

It says i dont have access. So how do i read the answer?

[Rich_Laue]

@Anotheruserstol I'm not sure what you want to look at, that you do not have access to.