Auto-Pause feature

[2-dogMama]

I've just moved from a Charge 4 to a 5...the Charge 4 has an Auto-pause feature, which is useful when running (having to stop at lights  etc.)  Does the Charge 5 have this same feature, and if so, how do I set it to be On?

[Wibby · Accepted solution]

Hello @2-dogMama 

Yes, there is!  I just spent ages researching it because I'd never used it and the answer was right there on my wrist all the time!

When you're about to start a run, press Start, then swipe up and you'll see Set a Goal, Heart Rate Zone Notifications (I set them to off because I find them irritating when jogging), GPS, Run Detect, Auto Pause (you can switch on or off)  and finally Always on Display (that impacts your battery life).  

Once you've set everything to your satisfaction, scroll back up to the Start button, press it and go.  I think the settings will stay as they are once you've set them up the first time.

[Wibby]

Hello again @2-dogMama 

Did you ever manage to find and set up the Auto Pause function? 

After finding out about it for you, I decided to try it out of curiosity and I use it all the time now.  Often when I'm jogging and it sets itself on and off I think about researching it for you and being grateful that you asked about it as I never would have known about it otherwise.

Thank you.

[SunsetRunner]

So, I did find this feature on my own because I liked it on my Charge 4....i have it set to auto pause, and im sitting at my desk, and the timer is going. i have it set for a 15 minute walk, and i;m not moving....and its counting down. 

Sorry, im the type of person who makes sure things work the way I assume they're supposed to......

[Zimuz]

Is this still working? I am not able to see this function on my fitbit before starting a walk

[Wibby]

Hello @Zimuz 

It looks like it's only available for Runs not Walks.

Sorry about that.

[Zimuz]

Oh yes, I can see, so many things that could be added to the charge 5 to
make it better lol

[kapilt]

Yes. Unfortunately only for Runs. Works on Bike rides on versa but not on charge 5. Fitbit please add this feature for all relevant exercises

[Mahoo1960]

I’ve just received and activated my Charge 5 and it appears that the AUTO PAUSE function only works on RUN and not on BIKE which is rather annoying as many websites state that this option exists for both or have I got it wrong?

[JamescIV]

I agree, make it work for walks and bike.

[SunsetRunner]

I found that the auto pause does not work for cycling either. This takes away from one of my goals, which is keeping track of my mph average.

[Mahoo1960]

Hi George, same for me that’s why I posted my concerns. I sold my Fitbit about a month after buying it because I was so frustrated! Fitbit have failed to include some basic functions and in some respects have got worse instead of better!