Measure walk with GPS

[Datasmith91]

What exercise should I set my Surge to count my distance and map my walk via GPS?

[Chrisjbooth]

It has walk in the exercises bit. That tracks GPS.

You might need to add it through the app so it shows on your surge.

[JanKosatko]

I had same issue, if pushing stroller, steps are not properly counted because my hand is moving as expected. It was confirmed by support. There is no settings how to force Fitbit to use GPS if using exercise "Walk" which is very unfortunate for me. Anyone has workaround? Thanks Jan K.

[CindyFitbit]

Hey there @JanKosatko, that's correct, having your arms stationary will impact the reading. In this case another option is using Fitbit app feature Mobile Run. Working with the GPS sensors in your phone, MobileRun calculates distance, elevation, and pace for your walk, run, or hike. When the activity is done and you sync your tracker, you'll find all the data and a GPS map of your route in your exercise history.

If you wear your tracker while using MobileRun, the steps, active minutes, and calories burned that you see on your Fitbit dashboard come from the tracker. Otherwise your phone is used to calculate this data. During the workout you can view your elapsed distance, time, and average pace as well as use the music controls in the Fitbit app.

Give a try and let me know how it goes!