Inquiry about the GPS on Versa 3

[Miike29]

Hi, I am considering purchasing a Versa 3 to replace my aging Versa 2.

Can the Versa 3 use my phones GPS in the same way as the Versa 2 and can it be set to do this as default when phone GPS is available?

I know the Versa 3 has built in GPS but the battery life is poor when using it.

I've been looking at the Fitbit website but can't find a definitive answer.

Thanks

Mike

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[Julia_G]

Hi, @Miike29 , unfortunately there is not an option to use “connected GPS” (phone’s GPS) on the Versa 3.  The built in GPS can simply be off or on.

Having said that, I find that the battery life, even using built in GPS is surprisingly good.  It is much improved over earlier devices.

Welcome to the forums!

[LZeeW]

@Miike29   If your Versa 2 is aging, but still working, you might want to wait a month or two.  There are many leaks about the Versa 4 in the tech journals.  It hasn't been "announced" for pre-order and the specs haven't been published.  I was disappointed that Fitbit didn't put dynamic GPS on the Versa 3.  Maybe it will be on the Sense 2/Versa 4.  Rumors suggest a September release date.

[Miike29]

Thanks for the replies. As my Versa 2 still functions I will wait to see what the Versa 4 has to offer. Hopefully it will be available in the next month or so.

Mike