vivofit - does it use gps to determine distance null

No it does not. You put in your height, weight, and steps per foot and the device calculates the distance for you. It has been pretty accurate.

No, it uses your steps. You can configure your steps (long/short) using a measuring tape and how many steps it takes to walk certain feet. When you put that in the Garmin Connect app it will be a little more accurate.

I believe it uses your step stride. You can manually enter in your stride distance or it will calculate it for you when you enter, height, weight, etc.

No, it does not have GPS. It uses a motion sensor to measure your steps. It's fairly accurate when I have used it over a known distance while walking. I can't comment on it's performance while running. Of course, it would not measure the same if you are biking, skateboarding, etc.

No. It uses your average stride length - which you have to imput - to calculate distance, so it is only a rough estimate.

Yes it does thru Garmin connect

No GPS. Measures arm movement/steps.

Yes, it tracks distance; and when used in conjunction with an iPhone for GPS tracking.

No, it uses an accelerometer like other fitness trackers.

Unfortunately, it does not functions with GPS, but what it is design to do is measure steps taken, calories burned and distance traveled and alerts you to extended periods of inactivity.

No, the Garmin Vofit fitness band does not have GPS enabled feature.

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No it does not. You put in your height, weight, and steps per foot and the device calculates the distance for you. It has been pretty accurate.
Answered by Brig422 11 years ago
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No, it uses your steps. You can configure your steps (long/short) using a measuring tape and how many steps it takes to walk certain feet. When you put that in the Garmin Connect app it will be a little more accurate.
Answered by Sunzkidd 10 years ago
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I believe it uses your step stride. You can manually enter in your stride distance or it will calculate it for you when you enter, height, weight, etc.
Answered by jessieL 10 years ago
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No, it does not have GPS. It uses a motion sensor to measure your steps. It's fairly accurate when I have used it over a known distance while walking. I can't comment on it's performance while running. Of course, it would not measure the same if you are biking, skateboarding, etc.
Answered by ARRattyDad 10 years ago
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No. It uses your average stride length - which you have to imput - to calculate distance, so it is only a rough estimate.
Answered by Juiasmom 10 years ago
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Yes it does thru Garmin connect
Answered by Fiddler 11 years ago
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No GPS. Measures arm movement/steps.
Answered by dramadoctor 11 years ago
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Yes, it tracks distance; and when used in conjunction with an iPhone for GPS tracking.
Answered by Michael 11 years ago
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No, it uses an accelerometer like other fitness trackers.
Answered by TNUnitedad 11 years ago
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Unfortunately, it does not functions with GPS, but what it is design to do is measure steps taken, calories burned and distance traveled and alerts you to extended periods of inactivity.
Answered by Trish 11 years ago
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