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Allow Find Phone to work as long as Bluetooth is active

Status: Reviewed By Moderator Submitted by on ‎11-09-2024 15:42
4 Comments (4 New)

It’s been 2 or more years since folks need Find my phone to work without app being active.  With the newer iPhones , folks are always removing it , instead of letting it run in background.  Please change this feature.  It is a great feature, but most times the app is not active.  It happens several times a year and usually worthless if app not active.  On the threads, folks replied , open the app,  kinda hard if you can’t find your phone that fell in crack of couch or chair .  Very basic programming as long as Bluetooth is active.


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4 Comments
JohnnyRow
Cosmic Hurdler
‎11-09-2024 16:42
‎11-09-2024 16:42

I would think think, especially with newer phones with more resources, users would be even more inclined to let app run in the background.

Gondwana
Veteran Runner
‎11-09-2024 16:46
‎11-09-2024 16:46

I don't think the Web API supports Find My Phone.

Gordon-C
Premium User
Fitbit Developer
Fitbit Developer
‎11-11-2024 07:19
‎11-11-2024 07:19

I'm moving this post to our Feature request forum.

Status changed to: Reviewed By Moderator
LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
Fitbit Moderator
‎11-14-2024 10:20
‎11-14-2024 10:20

Hi @Dannybyrum51, and thanks for taking the time to share this product feedback about allowing the Find Phone app work as long as the Bluetooth is active 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 product feedback 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 what product feedback is developed, visit our FAQs.

Watch this space for status updates. In the meantime, try visiting Health & Wellness to talk with other members about all things health and fitness.

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