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Can the firmware and app be updated to have an auto pause feature for when you stop to cross a road or tie a lace during workout and walk and run etc. That would be fab.
I recently switched from Map My Run to Fitbit's run tracking within the mobile app. I find them comparable except that in Map My Run you can turn on an autopause setting that pauses the time when it detects that you are not moving. As a city runner, this is really helpful when stopping frequently to cross busy roads. Having the app autopause makes pace more accurate.
I think there should be a feature to allow you to pause a workout, as opposed to only marking the beginning and end of a workout.
I run in an urban area, so I run with a watch and pause the stopwatch while I'm at stoplights so I can calculate an accurate mile pace when I'm done. This could generally be helpful if someone has a short distraction that comes up during any type of workout.
This seemed like a pretty basic feature that regular watches perform, so I was surprised that it wasn't included with the FitBit. I bought the Charge HR on pre-release with the expectation that this would replace my regular watch, so I'd prefer to not have to use a separate device (second watch or phone) just to keep time of my workout.
Emulate the functionality of many iPhone run tracking Apps to auto detect times when the runner is stopped (say at a stoplight) and subtracts that stopped time from the run overview. It makes the pace more accurate (moving time).
I would like to see a way to set it as idle and have the device beep at me every 15 minutes to let me know i have my device set for idle. Something that would signify that I am using my hands in such a way that it would think I was running when really I am just using my hands. The surge has many exercise options I can start, it seems this would be an easy addition to it.
Use case - I make my own coffee using a popcorn popper. When the beans are very green, I need to shake the popper until the beans are light enough to circulate themselves. After about 20 minutes I gained around 2000 steps. I eventually took the device off to help.
I really dont want to throw my calories off or skew the numbers for my weekly steps as I compete with family.
Alternative option, allow an idle exercise type where I can go into the dashboard a set an activity period of time as idle so that it removes the steps or significantly omits steps that dont resemble that of idle behavior.
I frequently sit in a rocker/recliner at night. When I rock, my steps go through the roof! I would like to be able to disable step counts when I'm in my recliner.
Hey guys, right now I use map my run as my running app and use my fitbit as pedometor. The main reason is because there is no auto pause on the GPS on the surge. I love this feature for when I have to stop at a stop light, it doesnt screw up my pace in my app. If you can add this feature in the next update that would be sweet!!
I have done a similar thing, but with dog-walking. When you stop for a chat with another dog-walker, you can easily add half a km just standing still! Autopause should be an option, for sure.
I noticed today i went for a walk and stopped for a coffee but forgot to pause/stop my exercise so now it says I walked double the time when i wasn't moving! There needs to be a feature that when in walk/run/hike mode if gps sees you have stopped moving it auto pauses you exercise accordingly
Endomondo has an option to pause when the GPS is static. Most times when I start tracking exercise via GPS I forget to stop the tracking. Also when I am out walking I get delayed by something for 5 minutes and forget to press pause Many thanks Matt
I'm also a city runner and wish there was an auto pause feature. Sometimes I'm good and remembering, other times I'll pause my run and then forget to turn it back on. Nothing more frustrating than that! For the most accurate stats, auto pause should definitely be an option.
When I was mowing the lawn on the weekend and other gardening chores like raking, my step count jumped very high. It would be nice if there was an option to identify the type of activity to allow for a vibrating lawn-mower.
Excellent idea! Does the mobile app include a exercise tracking feature (i.e. cycling street / mountain biking) for the Fitbit Surge? If so, why can't this feature be implemented for the Charge + HR? I have a Charge + HR and I cannot track my mountain bike rides using the mobile app. I have to use the run option and I am not sure how that affects steps and other metrics. Also, when I track using the run, I have to pause when I stop. Sometimes I forget to resume after light and miss out on data. Very frustrating.
This would be helpful for biking as well. I inevitably forget to pause or worse, un-pause while I am stopped at a light for traffic, or taking a water break. You could easily track and report how long the Surge was stopped during the tracked exercise window.
I am a long haul truck truck driver. I drive team which means I am in a moving vehicle about 16 to 20 hours a day. This throws off my step and floor counts drastically. Instead if negating steps by logging driving ( which I have to do multiple times a day if I want an accurate count to include each 10 or 15 min stop I make) can you please just add a pause button or off switch to thearly app to allow me to turn the step counter on and off when Im driving. logging driving is time consuming and annoying and I have had times like today when it isn't recognized in the list of activities and therefore won't adjust my steps or floor count.
As you can see by my user name, I am a drummer. Drumming can be a great way to get some light fat burn or even mild cardio going, but I feel like I'm cheating when I'm beating my step goal by 5,000 when all I did was play the drums for 2 hours. It would be fantastic to have the option of disabling steps for certain workouts or placing the pedometer function into an idle mode like I've seen other users suggest.
I like this idea a lot @Gatso. I can see this feature benefiting a lot of our users, especially if they live in a big city with a lot of stop lights. We'll be sure to relay your idea to the rest of our team.
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