Using the GPS on Surge rather than ipod

[SunsetRunner]

I know Surge tracks via GPS very effectively. I have the Fitbit app on my iPod which has poor GPS. I want to use the Exercise section of the app to track my runs so I can get voice prompts. It defaults to using the GPS on my iPod. Is there a setting I can change so that the app uses the GPS on my Surge?

[CindyFitbit · Accepted solution]

Hey there @SunsetRunner welcome to the Community! At this time, you will have to choose between using just your Surge or the app (MobileRun) to track GPS. 

In case you wear your Surge while using MobileRun (without using your tracker's exercise mode), 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.

Hope this helps! 

[SunsetRunner]

Hi Cindy,

Many thanks for your reply.  OK, so it's not possible at the moment to switch the app to using the GPS on my Surge in the Exercise section.  I wonder if the developers would consider this as a possible development in the future?

Thanks again!

[CindyFitbit]

You are welcome @SunsetRunner It's always my pleasure!  Yes, in order to make your voice heard, I recommend visiting our Feature Request board and add your idea about this. Be sure to vote for the ideas you like, the top ideas will be conveyed to our developers for consideration.

See you!