Suggestion: Possibility to customise GPS accuracy, map usage for different activities
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Hi everyone,
a new (and generally happy) Race S user here.
I switched from Garmin recently and found out that GPS mode on Race S cannot be customised and saved for a articular activity independent from other settings in ‘Battery mode’, like for instance a use of maps.Here is my use case: when I go for a hike (5…8 hours), I would like to use maps, but have a low GPS accuracy. And it would be great to be able to save the settings for a particular activity, because when on other day I commute with E-bike, I would chose different settings again.
‘Battery mode’ is a good option which gives a ‘bundle’ control, but a bit more granular customization with independent choice of GPS accuracy, map usage, gestures, etc. would be just great!
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@Alonzo said in Suggestion: Possibility to customise GPS accuracy, map usage for different activities:
when I go for a hike (5…8 hours), I would like to use maps, but have a low GPS accuracy.
Why low GPS accuracy?
I’ve a Race, used primary for hiking with maps, turn-by-turn route guidance and all the other related features. Unless you have some specific need (i.e. multi-days trekking), just keep the Performance battery mode, you’ll have tens of hours of autonomy. At the end of the activity, fully charge your Race S for the next day adventure.
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@Alonzo I always use performance mode, I have a SVTiSolar, so no much problem here, but I like how is made now, easy, simple and that works.
I do not know if you have tried but you can create a custom sport mode were you can define the battery mode and other options that will be remembered, not exactly what you ask for but something.
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@Alonzo There is no such thing as using maps and lower GPS accuracy. When using maps, you automatically have the highest GPS accuracy.
That’s why there are no such power options in watches with an AMOLED screen because then they would not show the actual battery life.
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@Stefano-M64 exactly: I have a trip ahead, when not even every second night there will be a possibility to charge the watches.
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@cosme.costa thanks! I will try a custom sport option.
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@maszop but what about an option of switching between multi and single band GPS?
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@Alonzo said in Suggestion: Possibility to customise GPS accuracy, map usage for different activities:
@Stefano-M64 exactly: I have a trip ahead, when not even every second night there will be a possibility to charge the watches.
in this case, you could also consider to bring with you a small power bank
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@Alonzo When using maps, everything is turned on with the utmost accuracy.
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@Stefano-M64 yep, I guess there is no way out.
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@maszop this is exactly the point corresponding to a use case of being on a long hike, having single band GPS in a lower update frequency AND being able to check a map when needed, usually in nice n 30-60 minutes. I won’t even mind to wait few seconds for maps to load in this case, just to save some juice.
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@Alonzo said in Suggestion: Possibility to customise GPS accuracy, map usage for different activities:
@Stefano-M64 yep, I guess there is no way out.
I always bring one with me during my hikes, together with a Garmin InReach messenger (Iridium), you never know…
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@Alonzo I understand it like this, selecting the appropriate power mode displays the battery life (which is quite reliable in the case of Suunto). When theoretically turning on the map, these values will be completely unrealistic, especially with models with an AMOLED screen.
If you want to have a map, you have to turn on/change the appropriate power mode with all its consequences. In my opinion, this is a good solution. -
@maszop I think I got now what you mean! The option which I am trying to describe perhaps then habs to do more with a pure customisation of a sport mode than a “true battery mode”.
Example: hike, GPS - ok, logging every minute, maps on, touch screen on, Bluetooth off, HR on.
Do you mean, that such mode would consume the same energy as a “performance battery mode”, when every possible option is on and on “max performance”?
