GPS battery life and charging

[FrenchHugs]

So it says:

Battery life lasts up to five days with a GPS battery life of up to 10 hours. We recommend charging your Fitbit Ionic every few days to ensure you're always tracking. Battery life and charge cycles vary with use and other factors; actual results will vary.

Does this mean if my GPS actively is tracking I need to charge it every 10 hours?

Moderator Edit: Updated Subject for Clarity

[SunsetRunner]

Yes, that's exactly what it means. GPS use eats up power.

[SantiR]

@FrenchHugs Welcome to the Fitbit Community! Thanks for your question regarding battery life on Ionic when using GPS.

Yes, if you are using GPS for 10 hours the battery will drain. Therefore, you will need to charge your watch again. Are you using GPS every day for 10 hours?

Also, please check these tips to maximize your Ionic's battery life. You should find this helpful.

@SunsetRunner Thanks for your help on this thread!

Hope this helps. Keep me posted! 

[FrenchHugs]

Im considering buying it. Just wanted to be sure 🙂 Looks like a nice watch. I also looked at the other one but it has no GPS :S

[SantiR]

@FrenchHugs Thanks for your reply and your interest in buying a Fitbit Ionic.

Yes, it is a very nice watch. Very good to wear while doing exercise plus it has a lot of different apps you can download at the Fitbit App Gallery that you will find interesting. 

Ionic got integrated GPS so you will find this feature very helpful. You should give it a try! Check all the specs and features here. 

Hope this helps. Let me know if you get an Ionic! 

[adriandu]

I usually use my fitbit ionic with gps on when i'm biking. But usually i only get around 3 hrs of battery life. Any suggestions on how to extend battery life while gps on?