Will number of steps recorded on FitBit/any fitness tracker add up distance in PokemonGo?
I have a FitBit Inspire HR fitness tracker. I play Pokemon Go on my phone. Will the steps that the FitBit detects, get added to towards the distance covered to hatch eggs in the game, if I do not have my phone with me when I am walking?
I have enabled Adventure Sync feature on my phone.
I know that the fitness tracker does not have built-in GPS. However, I see that it has connected-GPS; which means that it can detect the location via the phone. But since I will not be having my phone with me when I am walking, how will the distance be counted? And then, how will this distance be recorded in the game?
I am asking this question because, without the phone, the FitBit will not be connected to GPS and Bluetooth to record data. So, will the game be able to see the distance covered?
Without the phone, FitBit will count the steps. But then, after I connect my phone back to my fitness tracker, will the accumulated steps get added to the game? (Example: Say I left my phone at home and walked for 10 km. Then, when I come back home, the tracker automatically connects to my phone (since Bluetooth is on), will the 10 km get added in the game and get deducted/go towards hatching of the eggs?)
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I have a FitBit Inspire HR fitness tracker. I play Pokemon Go on my phone. Will the steps that the FitBit detects, get added to towards the distance covered to hatch eggs in the game, if I do not have my phone with me when I am walking?
I have enabled Adventure Sync feature on my phone.
I know that the fitness tracker does not have built-in GPS. However, I see that it has connected-GPS; which means that it can detect the location via the phone. But since I will not be having my phone with me when I am walking, how will the distance be counted? And then, how will this distance be recorded in the game?
I am asking this question because, without the phone, the FitBit will not be connected to GPS and Bluetooth to record data. So, will the game be able to see the distance covered?
Without the phone, FitBit will count the steps. But then, after I connect my phone back to my fitness tracker, will the accumulated steps get added to the game? (Example: Say I left my phone at home and walked for 10 km. Then, when I come back home, the tracker automatically connects to my phone (since Bluetooth is on), will the 10 km get added in the game and get deducted/go towards hatching of the eggs?)
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As I see it, Pokemon Go works via GPS and not via steps walked. This means, that as long as your FitBit has no GPS (because not connected to the phone), there wont be any distance added
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:12
@XtremeBaumer So, you are saying, I need to have my phone with me while walking to have the steps sync to the game.
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 15:26
That is how I understand the system, yes. I could be wrong as I have no sources/proof
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:33
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I have a FitBit Inspire HR fitness tracker. I play Pokemon Go on my phone. Will the steps that the FitBit detects, get added to towards the distance covered to hatch eggs in the game, if I do not have my phone with me when I am walking?
I have enabled Adventure Sync feature on my phone.
I know that the fitness tracker does not have built-in GPS. However, I see that it has connected-GPS; which means that it can detect the location via the phone. But since I will not be having my phone with me when I am walking, how will the distance be counted? And then, how will this distance be recorded in the game?
I am asking this question because, without the phone, the FitBit will not be connected to GPS and Bluetooth to record data. So, will the game be able to see the distance covered?
Without the phone, FitBit will count the steps. But then, after I connect my phone back to my fitness tracker, will the accumulated steps get added to the game? (Example: Say I left my phone at home and walked for 10 km. Then, when I come back home, the tracker automatically connects to my phone (since Bluetooth is on), will the 10 km get added in the game and get deducted/go towards hatching of the eggs?)
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I have a FitBit Inspire HR fitness tracker. I play Pokemon Go on my phone. Will the steps that the FitBit detects, get added to towards the distance covered to hatch eggs in the game, if I do not have my phone with me when I am walking?
I have enabled Adventure Sync feature on my phone.
I know that the fitness tracker does not have built-in GPS. However, I see that it has connected-GPS; which means that it can detect the location via the phone. But since I will not be having my phone with me when I am walking, how will the distance be counted? And then, how will this distance be recorded in the game?
I am asking this question because, without the phone, the FitBit will not be connected to GPS and Bluetooth to record data. So, will the game be able to see the distance covered?
Without the phone, FitBit will count the steps. But then, after I connect my phone back to my fitness tracker, will the accumulated steps get added to the game? (Example: Say I left my phone at home and walked for 10 km. Then, when I come back home, the tracker automatically connects to my phone (since Bluetooth is on), will the 10 km get added in the game and get deducted/go towards hatching of the eggs?)
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As I see it, Pokemon Go works via GPS and not via steps walked. This means, that as long as your FitBit has no GPS (because not connected to the phone), there wont be any distance added
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:12
@XtremeBaumer So, you are saying, I need to have my phone with me while walking to have the steps sync to the game.
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 15:26
That is how I understand the system, yes. I could be wrong as I have no sources/proof
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:33
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As I see it, Pokemon Go works via GPS and not via steps walked. This means, that as long as your FitBit has no GPS (because not connected to the phone), there wont be any distance added
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:12
@XtremeBaumer So, you are saying, I need to have my phone with me while walking to have the steps sync to the game.
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 15:26
That is how I understand the system, yes. I could be wrong as I have no sources/proof
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:33
As I see it, Pokemon Go works via GPS and not via steps walked. This means, that as long as your FitBit has no GPS (because not connected to the phone), there wont be any distance added
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:12
As I see it, Pokemon Go works via GPS and not via steps walked. This means, that as long as your FitBit has no GPS (because not connected to the phone), there wont be any distance added
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:12
@XtremeBaumer So, you are saying, I need to have my phone with me while walking to have the steps sync to the game.
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 15:26
@XtremeBaumer So, you are saying, I need to have my phone with me while walking to have the steps sync to the game.
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 15:26
That is how I understand the system, yes. I could be wrong as I have no sources/proof
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:33
That is how I understand the system, yes. I could be wrong as I have no sources/proof
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:33
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Currently, as of this time of answer, there is no integration with Pokemon Go Adventure cooperating with third party fitness trackers such as fitbit.
source.
"The current consensus is that ALL 3rd party fitness trackers will NOT credit distance towards weekly goals UNLESS they have native support for HealthKit or Google Fit (in essence, only the Apple Watch).
Fitbit uses it's own proprietary API that you need special licenses to integrate with. So it could come later.
answered Mar 21 at 16:05
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What if I link my FitBit with Google Fit account - like it specifies here?
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 18:36
@Dashamlav There's a decent chance that will work. Pokemon Go links with Google Fit, so if your FitBit reads into that app, it could work like a tunnel to bring the distance over to Pokemon Go. I can't say it definitely will work, but it's worth a shot. Otherwise, you'll just have to carry your phone on your walks. Just having it in a pocket is enough for Adventure Sync.
– Kadima
Mar 21 at 21:22
2
I will try it out and post the result that I get.
– Dashamlav
Mar 22 at 1:31
1
@Dashamlav Transferring data from FitBit to Google Fit doesn't count for Pokemon GO. The data need to be directly recorded in Google Fit to count as steps for the game.
– Xander
Mar 22 at 8:03
1
@Xander I have not used the FitBit Plus app linked above as it is invite-only, but syncing the regular FitBit app with Google Fit via an app called Fit-To-Fit does actually work in Pokemon Go. I have confirmed this via hatching eggs and finding candies after walking with just my FitBit (and syncing). Do you have documentation from Google that their Google Fit app can differentiate between synced data and data that is directly recorded?
– raumkrieger
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Currently, as of this time of answer, there is no integration with Pokemon Go Adventure cooperating with third party fitness trackers such as fitbit.
source.
"The current consensus is that ALL 3rd party fitness trackers will NOT credit distance towards weekly goals UNLESS they have native support for HealthKit or Google Fit (in essence, only the Apple Watch).
Fitbit uses it's own proprietary API that you need special licenses to integrate with. So it could come later.
answered Mar 21 at 16:05
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What if I link my FitBit with Google Fit account - like it specifies here?
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 18:36
@Dashamlav There's a decent chance that will work. Pokemon Go links with Google Fit, so if your FitBit reads into that app, it could work like a tunnel to bring the distance over to Pokemon Go. I can't say it definitely will work, but it's worth a shot. Otherwise, you'll just have to carry your phone on your walks. Just having it in a pocket is enough for Adventure Sync.
– Kadima
Mar 21 at 21:22
2
I will try it out and post the result that I get.
– Dashamlav
Mar 22 at 1:31
1
@Dashamlav Transferring data from FitBit to Google Fit doesn't count for Pokemon GO. The data need to be directly recorded in Google Fit to count as steps for the game.
– Xander
Mar 22 at 8:03
1
@Xander I have not used the FitBit Plus app linked above as it is invite-only, but syncing the regular FitBit app with Google Fit via an app called Fit-To-Fit does actually work in Pokemon Go. I have confirmed this via hatching eggs and finding candies after walking with just my FitBit (and syncing). Do you have documentation from Google that their Google Fit app can differentiate between synced data and data that is directly recorded?
– raumkrieger
2 days ago
|
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Currently, as of this time of answer, there is no integration with Pokemon Go Adventure cooperating with third party fitness trackers such as fitbit.
source.
"The current consensus is that ALL 3rd party fitness trackers will NOT credit distance towards weekly goals UNLESS they have native support for HealthKit or Google Fit (in essence, only the Apple Watch).
Fitbit uses it's own proprietary API that you need special licenses to integrate with. So it could come later.
answered Mar 21 at 16:05
RapitorRapitor
17.4k1882142
3
What if I link my FitBit with Google Fit account - like it specifies here?
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 18:36
@Dashamlav There's a decent chance that will work. Pokemon Go links with Google Fit, so if your FitBit reads into that app, it could work like a tunnel to bring the distance over to Pokemon Go. I can't say it definitely will work, but it's worth a shot. Otherwise, you'll just have to carry your phone on your walks. Just having it in a pocket is enough for Adventure Sync.
– Kadima
Mar 21 at 21:22
2
I will try it out and post the result that I get.
– Dashamlav
Mar 22 at 1:31
1
@Dashamlav Transferring data from FitBit to Google Fit doesn't count for Pokemon GO. The data need to be directly recorded in Google Fit to count as steps for the game.
– Xander
Mar 22 at 8:03
1
@Xander I have not used the FitBit Plus app linked above as it is invite-only, but syncing the regular FitBit app with Google Fit via an app called Fit-To-Fit does actually work in Pokemon Go. I have confirmed this via hatching eggs and finding candies after walking with just my FitBit (and syncing). Do you have documentation from Google that their Google Fit app can differentiate between synced data and data that is directly recorded?
– raumkrieger
2 days ago
|
show 3 more comments
Currently, as of this time of answer, there is no integration with Pokemon Go Adventure cooperating with third party fitness trackers such as fitbit.
source.
"The current consensus is that ALL 3rd party fitness trackers will NOT credit distance towards weekly goals UNLESS they have native support for HealthKit or Google Fit (in essence, only the Apple Watch).
Fitbit uses it's own proprietary API that you need special licenses to integrate with. So it could come later.
answered Mar 21 at 16:05
RapitorRapitor
17.4k1882142
Currently, as of this time of answer, there is no integration with Pokemon Go Adventure cooperating with third party fitness trackers such as fitbit.
source.
"The current consensus is that ALL 3rd party fitness trackers will NOT credit distance towards weekly goals UNLESS they have native support for HealthKit or Google Fit (in essence, only the Apple Watch).
Fitbit uses it's own proprietary API that you need special licenses to integrate with. So it could come later.
answered Mar 21 at 16:05
RapitorRapitor
17.4k1882142
answered Mar 21 at 16:05
RapitorRapitor
17.4k1882142
answered Mar 21 at 16:05
RapitorRapitor
17.4k1882142
answered Mar 21 at 16:05
RapitorRapitor
17.4k1882142
17.4k1882142
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What if I link my FitBit with Google Fit account - like it specifies here?
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 18:36
@Dashamlav There's a decent chance that will work. Pokemon Go links with Google Fit, so if your FitBit reads into that app, it could work like a tunnel to bring the distance over to Pokemon Go. I can't say it definitely will work, but it's worth a shot. Otherwise, you'll just have to carry your phone on your walks. Just having it in a pocket is enough for Adventure Sync.
– Kadima
Mar 21 at 21:22
2
I will try it out and post the result that I get.
– Dashamlav
Mar 22 at 1:31
1
@Dashamlav Transferring data from FitBit to Google Fit doesn't count for Pokemon GO. The data need to be directly recorded in Google Fit to count as steps for the game.
– Xander
Mar 22 at 8:03
1
@Xander I have not used the FitBit Plus app linked above as it is invite-only, but syncing the regular FitBit app with Google Fit via an app called Fit-To-Fit does actually work in Pokemon Go. I have confirmed this via hatching eggs and finding candies after walking with just my FitBit (and syncing). Do you have documentation from Google that their Google Fit app can differentiate between synced data and data that is directly recorded?
– raumkrieger
2 days ago
|
show 3 more comments
3
What if I link my FitBit with Google Fit account - like it specifies here?
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 18:36
@Dashamlav There's a decent chance that will work. Pokemon Go links with Google Fit, so if your FitBit reads into that app, it could work like a tunnel to bring the distance over to Pokemon Go. I can't say it definitely will work, but it's worth a shot. Otherwise, you'll just have to carry your phone on your walks. Just having it in a pocket is enough for Adventure Sync.
– Kadima
Mar 21 at 21:22
2
I will try it out and post the result that I get.
– Dashamlav
Mar 22 at 1:31
1
@Dashamlav Transferring data from FitBit to Google Fit doesn't count for Pokemon GO. The data need to be directly recorded in Google Fit to count as steps for the game.
– Xander
Mar 22 at 8:03
1
@Xander I have not used the FitBit Plus app linked above as it is invite-only, but syncing the regular FitBit app with Google Fit via an app called Fit-To-Fit does actually work in Pokemon Go. I have confirmed this via hatching eggs and finding candies after walking with just my FitBit (and syncing). Do you have documentation from Google that their Google Fit app can differentiate between synced data and data that is directly recorded?
– raumkrieger
2 days ago
3
3
What if I link my FitBit with Google Fit account - like it specifies here?
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 18:36
What if I link my FitBit with Google Fit account - like it specifies here?
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 18:36
@Dashamlav There's a decent chance that will work. Pokemon Go links with Google Fit, so if your FitBit reads into that app, it could work like a tunnel to bring the distance over to Pokemon Go. I can't say it definitely will work, but it's worth a shot. Otherwise, you'll just have to carry your phone on your walks. Just having it in a pocket is enough for Adventure Sync.
– Kadima
Mar 21 at 21:22
@Dashamlav There's a decent chance that will work. Pokemon Go links with Google Fit, so if your FitBit reads into that app, it could work like a tunnel to bring the distance over to Pokemon Go. I can't say it definitely will work, but it's worth a shot. Otherwise, you'll just have to carry your phone on your walks. Just having it in a pocket is enough for Adventure Sync.
– Kadima
Mar 21 at 21:22
2
2
I will try it out and post the result that I get.
– Dashamlav
Mar 22 at 1:31
I will try it out and post the result that I get.
– Dashamlav
Mar 22 at 1:31
1
1
@Dashamlav Transferring data from FitBit to Google Fit doesn't count for Pokemon GO. The data need to be directly recorded in Google Fit to count as steps for the game.
– Xander
Mar 22 at 8:03
@Dashamlav Transferring data from FitBit to Google Fit doesn't count for Pokemon GO. The data need to be directly recorded in Google Fit to count as steps for the game.
– Xander
Mar 22 at 8:03
1
1
@Xander I have not used the FitBit Plus app linked above as it is invite-only, but syncing the regular FitBit app with Google Fit via an app called Fit-To-Fit does actually work in Pokemon Go. I have confirmed this via hatching eggs and finding candies after walking with just my FitBit (and syncing). Do you have documentation from Google that their Google Fit app can differentiate between synced data and data that is directly recorded?
– raumkrieger
2 days ago
@Xander I have not used the FitBit Plus app linked above as it is invite-only, but syncing the regular FitBit app with Google Fit via an app called Fit-To-Fit does actually work in Pokemon Go. I have confirmed this via hatching eggs and finding candies after walking with just my FitBit (and syncing). Do you have documentation from Google that their Google Fit app can differentiate between synced data and data that is directly recorded?
– raumkrieger
2 days ago
|
show 3 more comments
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As I see it, Pokemon Go works via GPS and not via steps walked. This means, that as long as your FitBit has no GPS (because not connected to the phone), there wont be any distance added
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:12
@XtremeBaumer So, you are saying, I need to have my phone with me while walking to have the steps sync to the game.
– Dashamlav
Mar 21 at 15:26
That is how I understand the system, yes. I could be wrong as I have no sources/proof
– XtremeBaumer
Mar 21 at 15:33