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Location (where am I map) when using my Surge!

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‎01-29-2017 06:50 - last edited on ‎01-30-2017 09:21 by Moderator Alum

‎01-29-2017 06:50 - last edited on ‎01-30-2017 09:21 by Moderator Alum

I used my surge on a bike tour with GPS turned on. It worked quite well. Unfortunately we missed a turn and became lost. I always have my android phone with me. Is there a way to see a map of where I am out where we have been to determine which way to go next? This was out in a very unpopulated area so there was no one around to ask for directions. 

 

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‎01-30-2017 08:31 - edited ‎01-30-2017 08:31

In response to bike2bfit

‎01-30-2017 08:31 - edited ‎01-30-2017 08:31

Given you have an Android phone, that can use it's own GPS for displaying your position on a map. As Wendy says, there are quite a few apps to do that on any platform so go and check the app store for your device.

 

The Surge GPS is used by the Surge only to track your exercise. It doesn't export your current position data to the phone.

Mike | London, UK

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‎01-29-2017 06:54

‎01-29-2017 06:54

Not on the surge. But Im sure there is some kind of app for the phone for that. I would google it and Im sure you will find something

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Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android

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‎01-29-2017 06:56

In response to WendyB

‎01-29-2017 06:56

I know I can't see a map on the surge itself, but can I see one on my
phone's app? I mean what's is the purpose of the GPS if you can't see where
your location is?
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‎01-30-2017 08:31 - edited ‎01-30-2017 08:31

In response to bike2bfit

‎01-30-2017 08:31 - edited ‎01-30-2017 08:31

Given you have an Android phone, that can use it's own GPS for displaying your position on a map. As Wendy says, there are quite a few apps to do that on any platform so go and check the app store for your device.

 

The Surge GPS is used by the Surge only to track your exercise. It doesn't export your current position data to the phone.

Mike | London, UK

Blaze, Surge, Charge 2, Charge, Flex 2 - iPad Air 2, Nokia Lumia 925 (Deceased), iPhone 6

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎01-30-2017 09:20 - edited ‎01-30-2017 09:22

In response to MikeF

‎01-30-2017 09:20 - edited ‎01-30-2017 09:22

How you doing guys? Hope you’re enjoying the forums!  Thanks @MikeF and @WendyB for the timely response and for explaining this to @bike2bfit.  Cat Very Happy

 

@bike2bfit I think your suggestion is an excellent idea and I would like to encourage you submit it as a suggested idea, where members of the Community can comment and vote for it; so it can be implemented in a future update, this is the best way to make your voice heard. Who knows, Fitbit might find a way to use your suggestion! Smiley Very Happy

 

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