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‎06-23-2016 04:27

‎06-23-2016 04:27

Hi

Can't figure out the answer so hoping someone can. When I go for a run, if I am connected to my phone via Bluetooth, does the Surge use the phone to increase GPS accuracy?

 

In terms of battery for both phone and watch, this is the only reason I would connect during a run.

 

Many thanks


Gareth

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‎08-10-2016 08:18

‎08-10-2016 08:18

@GarethsABitFit Welcome to the Fitbit Community! Your Surge includes built-in GPS, it uses its own, not the phone's. If you don't have a Surge, the Fitbit app will use your phone's GPS. The battery on your Surge should last up to 10 hours while using activities that use GPS. 

 

Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes! Smiley Happy

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‎06-23-2016 11:44

‎06-23-2016 11:44

Can't figure out the answer so hoping someone can. When I go for a run, if I am connected to my phone via Bluetooth, does the Surge use the phone to increase GPS accuracy?

 

In terms of battery for both phone and watch, this is the only reason I would connect during a run.

 

bad reason : if it would be possible, you will use more battery

 

not possible.

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‎08-10-2016 08:18

‎08-10-2016 08:18

@GarethsABitFit Welcome to the Fitbit Community! Your Surge includes built-in GPS, it uses its own, not the phone's. If you don't have a Surge, the Fitbit app will use your phone's GPS. The battery on your Surge should last up to 10 hours while using activities that use GPS. 

 

Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes! Smiley Happy

Santi | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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