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GPS only during activity

Former Member
Former Member over 5 years ago

Is there a way to keep GPS off unless doing an activity (run, walk, cycle)? I know I can keep it off and turn it on when I want to do an activity, but I’m curious if there is a way to have it automatically come on when I begin the activity. 

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    Sorry but I don't get your point. Like you described the GPS turns on when you choose an outdoor activity and turns off when you leave it.

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to RunR

    I think what you’re telling me answered my question (but I’m not sure). Are you saying my GPS actually is turned off when I’m walking around my house/not doing an activity? And that it turns on automatically when I select an activity? 

    Basically: I know GPS runs down the battery, so I want it off all the time unless I’m doing an activity. But it sounds like your saying the watch already does that, correct?

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Correct.  The GPS is only enabled when you start an activity where it is needed.

    You can confirm this by enabling (say) Hiking, and then watching the display.  The GPS bar will start at red as the GPS is enabled, and then gradually grow to green and a message that the GPS is Ready once it gets signal (presuming you're somewhere that it can get signal).  Obviously if it was on all the time that wouldn't happen.