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Difficulties with GPS when using a metal band

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‎04-03-2019 05:58 - last edited on ‎08-05-2020 17:23 by Fitbit Moderator

‎04-03-2019 05:58 - last edited on ‎08-05-2020 17:23 by Fitbit Moderator

Can anyone tell me if they have tried a metal watch band ( amazon has several) for the Ionic? Did you have a problem with GPS connecting?

 

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‎04-03-2019 06:44

‎04-03-2019 06:44

I always have a problem with GPS connecting ( from a long time to connect to not connecting at all ) regardless of what band I use 😄 GPS should not be affected by a metal band. I've been using for a while magnetic band ( easy to put on, easy to adjust size ) and had no issues. I stopped using it as it had a problem with a clasp connecting to the watch and easily could get detached ( faulty third-party strap, not Ionic ) so I went back to the original one but if not the issue I mention I would probably wear the metal-magnetic one.

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‎08-05-2020 09:12

‎08-05-2020 09:12

I left my ionic on for 20 mins waiting for GPS signal... it just stayed at "searching".  I took my metal band off and it connected immediately.  I put it back on and it started searching again... Switched to the rubber band it came with and everything has been fine since.

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‎08-08-2020 03:04 - edited ‎08-10-2020 02:34

In response to harabbi

‎08-08-2020 03:04 - edited ‎08-10-2020 02:34

I stopped using it as it had a problem with a clasp connecting to the watch and easily could get detached ( faulty third-party strap, not Ionic ) so I went back to the original one but if not the issue I mention I would probably wear the metal-magnetic one. MyGroundBiz Website

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