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One can't even sync Fitbit without the GPS on. I just want to count my steps, and bluetooth is not enough? For at least Fitbit, the rule should be not to own

One can't even sync Fitbit without the GPS on. I just want to count my steps, and bluetooth is not enough? For at least Fitbit, the rule should be not to own one.

shawnz 8y ago
I know that you need internet connectivity to sync a fitbit, but are you sure that you need GPS on? I don't believe that's the case
- brlewis 8y ago
  Not GPS per se, but location permission. "Google added the locations permission requirement to alleviate concerns that Bluetooth beacons can be used to track your location without your permission during a Bluetooth low energy scan, such as the scan required to sync your tracker." https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/2134 https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/2134
magicalwh 8y ago
That's because for Bluetooth pairing, Android requires location services to be on. It's not fitbit, that's the problem with Android in general.
- jnurmine 8y ago
  Is the location permission really required every time when connecting to a paired device, after the initial pairing is donr?
- segmondy 8y ago
  how come I don't need location services for some of my other bluetooth device?