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.
01-28-2018 15:56 - edited 01-28-2018 15:57
01-28-2018 15:56 - edited 01-28-2018 15:57
We haven't our Dick Tracy watch yet..
I was in the Supermarket the other day, paid with Fitbit Pay on the Ionic and a dear lady asked me did I remember Dick Tracy comics........Can you talk into it......?
01-30-2018 14:03
01-30-2018 14:03
@Colinm39wrote:We haven't our Dick Tracy watch yet..
we do! (but not from Fitbit)
Aria, Fitbit MobileTrack on iOS. Previous: Flex, Force, Surge, Blaze
01-30-2018 16:26
01-30-2018 16:26
@bbarreraI didn't want to mention the "darkside".... but in the same local shop the next day.. A register on each side, two of us paid.. The lady with the Apple Watch and me with the Fitbit.. We did what our Wheelchair tennis champion did, put our arm up and said, "How good was that...." with laughter from others..
Because the Fitbit ads on the Australian Open Tennis were prolific over a fortnight. The theme was "How good was that !", as our Quad Wheelchair champion threw up his arm showing the green tick on the watch after paying for an egg sandwich ..
He has won the trophy for the last 4 years.. He was born with a tumor on his lower spine and has been a paraplegic all his life, now a motivational speaker, Olympic Basketball Gold medalist and the list goes on..
Dylan Alcott to celebrate Australian Open win with a $7 egg sandwich
08-24-2018 09:59
08-24-2018 09:59
I just read the first item in this post. My blaze and phone worked together fine, connecting GPS and mapping, for runs, walks, and bike rides then suddenly it became only occasionally then not at all. In your post it says the app must be open to connect to GPS when starting an activity. Not something that I have seen before and this is my third Fitbit generation device really 4th or 5th in the house. That appears to work here at home and we will see out in the real world...but my actual question is what changed or what setting did I change. Phone is GPS enabled etc etc...never was a problem before.
Also, is there a way to improve the accuracy of the GPS mapping?
08-24-2018 13:41
08-24-2018 13:41
@Popsfleming there have been reports that on iOS the app needs to be open, on Android it is enough to have notification services running. No need to have the Fitbit app open.
On iOS some have reported that the phone must be connected to the internet when starting the gps. after starting internet may be disconnected. Not the case for android.
When we are asking about connected gps, we need to be aware that there are three different phone OS's and they seem to act slightly different.
As for improving the accuracy, check your phones location services, and try to stay away from buildings trees or heavy cloud cover.
08-24-2018 15:14
08-24-2018 15:14
03-12-2019 13:57
03-12-2019 13:57
I have owned both a Surge and a Blaze The Surge was great as it had a built in GPS Unfortunately it seems the Surge couldn't handle the cold and started to fog up and now doesn't work. Both my watches were setup to download to my computer through windows 10. I am now trying to connect my blaze to my iPhone which is compatible. My phone connects to the Blaze but the Blaze will not connect to my phone. Do I need to reset the Blaze software to connect to the phone. I keep getting "check fitbit app" message.
Any help would be appreciated. L
03-14-2019 23:51
03-14-2019 23:51
Does your Blaze show up as l a trusted Bluetooth device @23844
03-15-2019 03:32
03-15-2019 03:32