Polar A370: How can I use GPS in my training sessions?

Polar A370: How can I use GPS in my training sessions?

A370 can use the GPS from your mobile phone to read the speed, pace and the route of your outdoor training sessions. You can see the route only in the Flow app and in the Flow web service after your session. You need to keep your mobile with you during the sessions.

Note that the accuracy of the recorded location depends on the accuracy on the mobile phone GPS. It may vary depending on the mobile device you use.

To start using it, you need your mobile to have GPS, Polar Flow app installed in it and give Flow app permission to use the mobile’s location. You only need to do this once, the first time you use it. On subsequent training sessions, you don’t need to give your permission anymore, just keep your mobile with you. 

To enable GPS via mobile:

1. Go outside with your mobile and A370.
2. Open Flow app and keep the mobile next to your A370.
3. Go to Training on your A370 and navigate to an outdoor sport.
4. The circle around the GPS icon begins to rotate and you’ll get a popup requesting the use of the mobile’s location.
5. Tap the link to open settings on iOS and navigate to Privacy > Location Services > Polar Flow. Change the option to Always. On Android, the menu path is Settings > Location >
6. The GPS icon next to the A370 sport icon becomes static when your location is found. 


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