Once upon a time, we used to see in the movies that the military, CIA, and other government or secret organizations or crime lords use GPS to track something in real-time. Normal people like you and us could not even imagine having GPS on our personal devices. But thanks to the advancement of technology, materials becoming cheaper, and because governments need to track you down to the minute details, we now have GPS on our devices. We are using it, others are using it to secretly spy on us, and so on. So, the bottom line is, regardless of the reason, we all now have GPS on our very personal devices.
Smartphones have been integrating this feature for a long time, and smartwatches cannot be called smart if they don't have this functionality. In this article, we will focus on the Amazfit Pace smartwatch user experience. Our goal is to explain how to use GPS on your smartwatch effectively.
**The Process:**
We all know what GPS can do with your apps. Its recent integration with maps and sports apps makes it even more powerful. You can track your speed, heart rate, location, distance, or elevation during your workout. It also has settings for cycling, and you can use it with your smartphone companion app. The GPS signals from smartwatches are fairly accurate. Let’s walk through the process step by step.
1. **Prepping the Smartphone**
- First, you’ll need a companion smartphone app.
- If you already have one for your smartwatch, great. If not, find out which app works with your watch.
- Install the app and log in or sign up for an account.
- Enter your personal details such as weight, height, and fitness goals.
- Once paired with your smartwatch, the app will sync data automatically.
- Turn on WiFi and Bluetooth on both your phone and watch.
- Your smartwatch may ask you to enter the WiFi password via the app. After that, it will connect to the network.
- Enable Bluetooth and try connecting to your smartphone. When connected, the app will start syncing data.
- On your watch's default screen, swipe left until you find the 'Location' option.
- Tap on 'Location' to start the GPS.
- If you're planning to use GPS for activities like running or cycling, swipe right from the main screen to choose an activity. The watch will automatically search for a GPS signal.
- After finishing your activity, swipe right again to access options like 'Save' or 'Resume'. Saving your session will allow you to view your data on the companion app later.
**Conclusion:**
We hope this guide helped answer the question, "How to use GPS on a smartwatch." It's actually quite simple if you follow the steps carefully and stay calm. Plus, if you explore a bit and experiment with your device, you'll likely discover the GPS feature on your own. We hope this article was helpful. Have a great day!