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Do I need to carry my phone with me when I run?

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‎05-21-2019 14:07 - last edited on ‎05-22-2019 11:45 by Fitbit Moderator

‎05-21-2019 14:07 - last edited on ‎05-22-2019 11:45 by Fitbit Moderator

I was given a Versa as a graduation gift, I love that I can store music on it and set intervals - I thought these features would mean I would no longer need to carry my phone with me when I go for a run but since this watch doesn't have GPS I take it I will actually need to carry my phone if I want accurate information regarding distance, pace, etc.? Looking for input from other runners, is the ionic a better option? 

 

Thanks!

 

 

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‎05-21-2019 14:30 - edited ‎05-22-2019 14:52

‎05-21-2019 14:30 - edited ‎05-22-2019 14:52

Hello @lisahll7 and welcome to the community!  Yes, if you want a map with distance and pace data, you need your phone with you when running with your Versa, as it is connected GPS.  You need to make the decision for yourself -- Versa with phone or Ionic without phone.   I don't live in a sketchy neighborhood or anything like that.  But I always have my phone with me. 

Laurie | Maryland
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‎05-22-2019 11:44

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‎05-22-2019 11:44

@lisahll7 Welcome to our Fitbit Community! Regarding your inquiry about if you need to take your phone with you during your running activities, my friend @LZeeW is correct. For more information about how to track your workouts, please check out this help article.

 

Let @LZeeW and me know if you have more questions! Smiley Happy

JuanJo | Community Moderator

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