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Unable to connect to iPhone GPS when no data on phone

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‎02-10-2019 04:49

‎02-10-2019 04:49

Hi,

The only way that I can get my Versa to connect to my iPhone GPS is if I actually have the Fitbit app open on my phone. However, when on holiday abroad, I always have data on my phone switched off. Due to this, it appears that my Versa will not connect to my iPhone GPS if I don’t have any data on my phone which seems odd as you shouldn’t need data to connect to GPS should you?

Has anyone else had the same issue or has anyone found a way to get around this problem?

Many thanks in advance.

 

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‎02-10-2019 21:21

‎02-10-2019 21:21

@SunsetRunner when you exercise using connected GPS, this connection is facilitated by Fitbit app. The app in turn needs internet connection to load data and calculations performed on Fitbit servers. Some of this data you can see on your Versa during exercise as it's synced back.

Marrrmaduke | Canada
Charge HR, Blaze, Charge 2, Charge 3, Inspire HR, Versa Lite, Versa SE, Aria

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