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Bluetooth Sharing - what is it used for?

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‎01-23-2020 15:20

‎01-23-2020 15:20

Can anyone explain to me what Bluetooth Sharing is used for? I have a regular Charge 3 (no Fitbit Pay). The iOS app requires Bluetooth sharing to be enabled. None of my other iOS apps use Bluetooth Sharing.

 

My understanding is that Bluetooth Sharing allows apps to share data with other devices even when you're not using the apps. Why is it required in the Fitbit app?

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‎01-24-2020 09:21

‎01-24-2020 09:21

@Walker_73   I found this article on The Verge and it specifically mentions the Fitbit app at the bottom.  A good read that explains a lot about why my phone has been behaving the way it has since I upgraded to iOS 13.

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Laurie | Maryland, USA

Sense 2, Luxe, Aria 2 | iOS | Mac OS

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

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‎01-24-2020 09:21

‎01-24-2020 09:21

@Walker_73   I found this article on The Verge and it specifically mentions the Fitbit app at the bottom.  A good read that explains a lot about why my phone has been behaving the way it has since I upgraded to iOS 13.

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Laurie | Maryland, USA

Sense 2, Luxe, Aria 2 | iOS | Mac OS

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

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‎01-24-2020 10:02

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‎01-24-2020 10:02

Thanks LZeeW. Informative article. So yep, more of us being the product even after we pay for the hardware. It goes right along with the requirement that location services be "Always" on. This does not make me feel warm & fuzzy about Fitbit-Google.

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