Add Dynamic GPS option on Versa 4

[ar-privat]

As for Versa 3 and others, in Versa 4 the build-in GPS is not at all as precise as the GPS of today's smartphones. I see an inaccuracy of +/- 15% on my device, which is +/- 1.4km on an 8.4km track. The 'dynamic GPS' as available in Charge 4 or as it was until Versa 2 would solve this problem. Please add this option to Versa 4! 😉 Thanks.

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[ar-privat]

Fields in feature suggestions are limited, so here are some more details: 

Three days a week I am running the same track since months. My Versa 2 with connected GPS (Smartphone, Android) reliably measured it at 8.3km +/- 75m. When running the same track with my Versa 4 I ended up at 7.8km and 9.7km. This is an error of up to 1.4km which is more then 15%. Looking at the pace the error is the same, which is logical as it calculates out of the distance and the time. 

The same feature was requested for the Charge 4, which finally received the feature. Suggestions for Versa 3 and Sense do exist as well.

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @ar-privat, and thanks for taking the time to share this suggestion about adding Dynamic GPS option to the Versa 4 with us. We rely on feedback like yours to help us develop products and features that we know our community wants to see. If this suggestion receives votes from other customers and gains popularity, it will be shared internally with various teams at Fitbit. To learn more about how Fitbit decides which suggestions get developed, visit our FAQs.

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[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @ar-privat, and thanks for sharing this product feedback, which has received votes from other community members. I’m happy to let you know that this feedback has been picked up internally at Fitbit and is being considered by our team. This product feedback will either remain ‘Under Consideration’ until released, or else move to ‘Not Currently Planned’ if it’s not viable right now. Further updates will be posted here.

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[ar-privat]

Thanks a lot, @LizzyFitbit ! I am curious ;-).

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi everyone, and thanks for sharing this product feedback. We’re very happy to let you know that this has been released on the firmware update version 194.86 for Versa 4. You watch now supports dynamic GPS, meaning that you can capture this data using the sensors of your phone. For more information, see this help article.

@ar-privat, in recognition of your excellent product feedback, each of your votes will now count as 5 votes – you have the power! Thank you for sharing this idea, and thanks to everyone who voted and commented for your enthusiasm which has now materialized for everyone’s benefit. We hope you all enjoy this new addition to the Fitbit product or service!