Do you have to have wifi for this to really work? My daughter doesn't have wifi available but GPS works because of the satellites. Will this watch work for her? She is a runner and also works out several times a week.

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MomRuns4Coffee · Accepted Answer

Wifi and GPS are two totally different things.
WiFi is what cell phones use to communicate and download data apart from the cell service provider.
GPS are satellite controlled. This is only a problem on very cloudy days.
If you want to know if this watch will transmit data wirelessly, No. It will not. You have to plug the watch in to get any information from the watch. I am also a runner, and the GPS works wonderfully on most days. It has a hard time registering miles on a bicycle and a elliptical. If that isn't a problem, then this watch will work fine.
If she wants a watch that she can sync with her phone, then the Polar M400 may be a better option. It also has GPS, and a step counter.

clay · Answer

This watch will be fine! No wifi needed. My school has absolutely no service on the grounds because they don't want us to use our phones, but that's always where I start my runs and it's worked out just fine. GPS will load best outside anyways.

Answered by clay 10 years ago

Savannah · Answer

No wifi is needed - only need a clear view of the sky.

icedtea1967 · Answer

It is not WiFi capable. It uses bluetooth to connect to your smartphone and a USB cable to connect to your computer.

GarminProductExpert · Answer

No, WiFi is not required for you to use the Forerunner 15. Thanks! (KS)

“Do you have to have wifi for this to really work? My daughter doesn't have wifi available but GPS works because of the satellites. Will this watch work for her? She is a runner and also works out several times a week.”

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