Versa 4 alarms and GPS accuracy

[becki518]

I can’t find the alarms on my watch. GPS also seems to be way off when going for a walk today. Help

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi there, @becki518. Welcome to the Community Forums. Thanks for the details provided in your post about the inconvenience with your Versa 4.

First of all, I'd like to mention that Fitbit Versa 4 alarms are separate from alarms you set with your voice assistant.

• For more information on using your voice assistant to set alarms, see How do I use a voice assistant on my Fitbit smartwatch?
• Set a new alarm with these instructions: How do I manage alarms on my Fitbit device?

About the issue with your walk using GPS, please note Fitbit Versa 4 uses the formula below to calculate distance. Your stride length is determined by your height and sex. Steps x Stride Length = Distance Traveled. When you track an activity with GPS, your Fitbit calculates your distance using GPS data rather than steps. If you begin moving before you get a GPS signal, your device calculates distance using your steps until GPS connects.

To update your stride length, track a run with GPS or measure your stride length manually. For more information, see Can I change my stride length in my Fitbit account?

For more information about GPS, see: How do I use GPS on my Fitbit device?

Hope that helps. 

[SunsetRunner]

Alarms are easiest to get to with a button tap from the clock face, then scroll up through the apps until you see alarm. 

For GPS, define "way off"? A few feet to meters is expected, especially as the device trains to the GPS locations. 

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi there, @SunsetRunner. Thanks for adding this additional information, I'm glad you mentioned this since as you said it seems an easier way to check your alarms. Your help greatly appreciated. 

Have a great day.