02-22-2016 09:42 - edited 02-22-2016 10:26
02-22-2016 09:42 - edited 02-22-2016 10:26
Hey all!
I've been seeing a ton of great conversation about Connected GPS- the technology that will allow you to see your maps, as well as pace/distance using your phone's GPS. Ahead of launch of the device, I'd like to provide a bit more information about Connected GPS in comparison to our built-in GPS technology (found in Surge) or our existing GPS functionality in relation to other devices! The following is an in-depth look at Connected GPS, and and opening of the floor for questions! Are you ready? Let's do it!
Connected GPS is a new part of the Fitbit ecosystem! Using Connected GPS, Blaze connects with your phone's native GPS capabilities to plot routes and activity stats screen as the pace and duration.
The necessary components for initiating a Connected GPS exercise are:
To initiate a Connected GPS exercise, open the appropriate exercise (exercises that offer GPS connectivity on the Blaze will have a gear icon on the tile). Once you select the exercise type, you'll see that your Blaze will begin to look for your phone's GPS services. Once the device establishes a connection, you'll be notified that you're ready to go. You can always bypass the connection if you'd like, much like on Surge.
GPS is built-in on the Fitbit Surge, meaning that you could initiate a GPS activity without your phone in proximity. The MobileRun process works a bit differently; you'll have to open the Fitbit app and select Track Exercise > Stopwatch Icon > Start.
Phone Not Found: Users may see the following error state if their tracker is unable to connect to their phone. If this happens, please ensure the following: phone is within range, your app is open, phone is charged up, Bluetooth enabled and bonded, and Internet connection is present.
Check Fitbit App: If you come across this error, there may be a bit of action required. Please ensure that your app is open, you are logged into your account, and that location services are enabled.
Location services are required for Connected GPS to function properly. Please ensure that location services are enables, and set to "Always" if applicable.
Permissions are requested upon setup of the tracker. Users who intend to use the Connected GPS feature should accept the permission requests. If you switch phones during the life of your Blaze, you'll be prompted to run through all of these permission requests again before being able to successfully use Connected GPS.
05-07-2016 20:22 - edited 05-07-2016 20:24
05-07-2016 20:22 - edited 05-07-2016 20:24
For the app to sync it requires BT, a network connection to Fitbit, and on Marshmallow Location needs to be on. Limitation st by Androod, not Fitbit.
Connected GPD needs the App to be running in, at least background, location, and Bluetooth
05-07-2016 23:08
05-07-2016 23:08
I just check, I have always connected turned off. @Julia_G. If that helps any.
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Pull the stairs bar down, hold the finger on the location icon, tap the Mode and chose.
05-08-2016 12:25
05-08-2016 12:25
Since launch I've had a problem with my Blaze not showing a map of my route on the app when I've used the connected GPS. Any idea when this is going to get fixed? Starting to feel like buying it was a waste of money if you're not going to fix this issue. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4.
05-08-2016 12:42
05-08-2016 12:42
Does the map show on the web? I'll assume it shows, since there is no mention of it not showing, and suggest logging out and back in on app.
05-08-2016 12:50
05-08-2016 12:50
No, it doesn't log a map at all. I've heard of other people with the same issue. This is the only info it shows when I use the connected GPS:
05-08-2016 13:54
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Thanks but I've done all that already. My phone GPS works fine in the fitbit app and makes the map fine. It's just when I try to do it from the Blaze that it doesn't work.
05-08-2016 15:16
05-08-2016 15:16
@jwebb72 As many people are reporting 'GPS Only' doesn't work.
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05-10-2016 11:03
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On Android, even with the WiFi turned off, in hough accuracy the phone is so listening door known wifi SSIDs, or known locations of home routers.
05-11-2016 09:56
05-11-2016 09:56
The music controls work for you while you have it in run mode? I must not be swiping correctly!