GPS and FitBit and Strava
03-13-21, 09:39 AM
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GPS and FitBit and Strava
I used to use the Endomondo app as my go-to GPS tracker for my rides. Endomondo has been phased out so I have decided to finally start using Strava. I am using the free version of Strava. The interface seems nice and the first 3 rides I did worked fine at capturing good distance data and an accurate map.
But yesterday when I got back home from a 3 hour ride and went to hit the "stop" button on Strava the distance reads out at "zero". Apparently I never successfully linked up to GPS. I also have GPS on my Fitbit Charge 3. This version of the Charge is said to have on board GPS. When I record a ride I do leave the Fitbit app launched and open on my phone. Occasionally my iPhone 8's battery will get quite low by the time I return home from a 3 hour ride, presumably because using GPS continually like that drains the battery.
But on yesterday's ride I did not have any miles from GPs for fitbit either.
Could somebody advise me on how to better establish good GPS links that don't fall out? Thanks.
But yesterday when I got back home from a 3 hour ride and went to hit the "stop" button on Strava the distance reads out at "zero". Apparently I never successfully linked up to GPS. I also have GPS on my Fitbit Charge 3. This version of the Charge is said to have on board GPS. When I record a ride I do leave the Fitbit app launched and open on my phone. Occasionally my iPhone 8's battery will get quite low by the time I return home from a 3 hour ride, presumably because using GPS continually like that drains the battery.
But on yesterday's ride I did not have any miles from GPs for fitbit either.
Could somebody advise me on how to better establish good GPS links that don't fall out? Thanks.
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03-13-21, 10:54 AM
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The Fitbit Charge 3 doesn't have GPS it uses GPS from your phone over Bluetooth. It sounds like it's one problem for Strava and Fitbit. Was the phone where it couldn't get a good GPS signal?. You could also check settings in the phone and make sure that the apps have permission to use GPS or location services.
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The Fitbit Charge 3 doesn't have GPS it uses GPS from your phone over Bluetooth. It sounds like it's one problem for Strava and Fitbit. Was the phone where it couldn't get a good GPS signal?. You could also check settings in the phone and make sure that the apps have permission to use GPS or location services.
Are there any particular weather conditions that might hinder GPS signal transmission.
