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Connected GPS?

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‎01-06-2016 10:39

‎01-06-2016 10:39

I see that GPS is not included in the new Blaze but that it can have have "Connected GPS" in conjunction with the FitBit App.  Could someone please describe this process and how it impacts the recorded data?  I currently have a Charge HR and if I active the GPS tracker on the App, none of the steps that I take during that exercise count in my challenges as they could be "erroneous data."  As much as I'm interested in a Blaze, the ability to GPS track my runs will make or break my purchase decision.  (If my tracked runs don't count in challenges, then the data is inaccurate and unacceptable.)

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‎02-12-2016 18:15

In response to bmccollum

‎02-12-2016 18:15

I would think the steps would be accurate. The GOS does not count steps, monitors tour path walked and distance. 

Without tge GPS the distance would be calculated by the steps times the stride, this is the same with all trackers.

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‎02-13-2016 13:11

In response to FSUHugs

‎02-13-2016 13:11

@FSUHugs I use Android so I will explain it from an Android users point of view. I'm sure it's very similar for iOS users as well.

 

  1. I unlock my phone and turn on my "location" as I typically have it off to conserve phone battery.
  2. Put phone back in pocket as I won't need it again.
  3. Go to "Exercise" menu on Blaze and select "Walk, Run, Hike, Bike"
  4. Blaze shows "Connecting to Phone..."
  5. Blaze connects, then says "Let's Go!"
  6. Press the "Play" button and the time begins to count and that's it.
  7. When I'm done with activity, press pause, then Finish flag on Blaze display.
  8. Syncs over to app, done.
Erick | Community Moderator

It's all about the food! What's Cooking?

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‎02-13-2016 13:48

‎02-13-2016 13:48

Simplicity itself @ErickFitbit. Can't wait.
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‎02-13-2016 13:58

In response to SunsetRunner

‎02-13-2016 13:58

@SunsetRunner I gotta say, it's awesome! I love it as I don't have to fumble around with my phone, it's all on my wrist.

Erick | Community Moderator

It's all about the food! What's Cooking?

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‎02-13-2016 16:26

In response to ErickFitbit

‎02-13-2016 16:26

@ErickFitbit

 

Sounds easy. Can't wait.

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‎02-16-2016 16:08

In response to matt9013

‎02-16-2016 16:08

@matt9013 Painless and easy all at the same time. My kind of feature. Robot Happy

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It's all about the food! What's Cooking?

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‎02-17-2016 08:54

In response to ErickFitbit

‎02-17-2016 08:54

I've been using "connected GPS" on my Apple Watch for about 8 months now. Works great, really easy, only need to interact with watch. From ErickFitbit's description I'd expect the Blaze to be the same.

Aria, Fitbit MobileTrack on iOS. Previous: Flex, Force, Surge, Blaze

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