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GPS tracking - How does it work?

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‎04-13-2017 07:28

‎04-13-2017 07:28

Hi everyone, I have just bought a Surge today. Just wondering how does the GPS tracker work? 
I like to go for a run at after dinner and i don't like to bring my phone along at all. In this case, can my family members locate where I am at real-time even I don't have any internet data available with me?

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‎04-13-2017 08:38

‎04-13-2017 08:38

When turned on, the GPS feature only connects and begins to track your location. Once you finish your activity and sync your surge, you will see the map and the GPS route you took. I does provide some pretty detailed info on your times, splits, best miles and so on.  Your family cannot see or track you while it's in use. Emujo

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‎04-13-2017 12:31

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‎04-13-2017 12:31

A warm welcome to our Fitbit Community family @Emujo! Smiley Happy

 

That's an excellent explanation @Emujo, thanks a million for your help! Surge can't give your current location as all the data stays in the tracker memory until you connect it with your Fitbit Account. You can see more information in the Surge manual on page 19. Multi-Sport feature for Fitbit Surge is one the most complete options to track your activities. 

 

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