How do Fitbit One track distance?

[Oh2btan]

lI read that the GPS on the One stets your steps and distance automatically, is that what you all feel? 

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[LZeeW · Accepted solution]

Hello @Oh2btan and welcome to the Community.  The One doesn't have any GPS capability.  It measures distance using steps x stride length.  Fitbit uses recognized equations that estimate your stride length based on your height.

[Oh2btan]

Thank you. Do I enter my height?


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[LZeeW]

@Oh2btan   Your height is on your Profile.  Fitbit usually asks for it when you first set up your account.

You can check yours on your Fitbit app by tapping on your profile picture, then your name at the top to view your profile.  Update it, if needed.

[Oh2btan]

Thank you.


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The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher
demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires."
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