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GPS inaccuracy between walking and running when using Inspire HR

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‎07-15-2020 12:28 - last edited on ‎07-19-2020 11:29 by Fitbit Moderator

‎07-15-2020 12:28 - last edited on ‎07-19-2020 11:29 by Fitbit Moderator

I’ve been running and walking the same route and use my inspire HR to track my route syncing with my phone GPS (iPhone XS). I noticed that if I walk it says a little over 1 mile and when I run it’s about 3 miles. I am walking and running with a stroller so my arms aren’t necessarily moving regularly. The routes are the same so i don’t know why the distance is completely different between the two. 3 miles is the most  accurate. Any suggestions in how to make this more accurate so I’m getting consistent results? 

 

 

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‎07-19-2020 11:31 - last edited on ‎09-09-2024 13:13 by Fitbit Moderator

‎07-19-2020 11:31 - last edited on ‎09-09-2024 13:13 by Fitbit Moderator

@KKVang Welcome to the Fitbit Community!

Let me help you with your Inspire HR and the GPS distance calculation. I suggest you try refreshing the link between your phone and your tracker by doing the following:

  1. Go to your phone's bluetooth settings and remove all devices listed there.
  2. Restart your phone and restart your device. 
  3. Check that no battery saving app/feature on your phone is affecting your Fitbit app.
  4. You can find troubleshooting instructions here.

Let me know how it goes.

Alvaro | Community Moderator

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