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Apple Watch Series 2 question.

JohnRohrer

Hi All,

I'm considering purchasing the Apple Watch series 2 to accompagny me on hikes. I'm currently using a Garmin VivoActive HR and I'm happy with it but the whole iPhone integration aspect of the Apple Watch is rather enticing. 

 

I have a few questions for those who own it and run Gaia GPS on it during hikes:

1)  I notice it can only display certain types of maps, I'm a Premium user specifically to use the SwissTopo map. Does anyone know if this is compatible with the apple watch?

2)  As Gaia GPS doesn't track heart rate, calorie count, etc. I usually track those using my garmin and then add the data to the notes of my recorded track. My question is whether the watch can track and record the activity over two apps at the same time? If I start the activity in the stock Apple app and then switch to Gaia where I record and navigate from there, will the stock Apple app continue recording as well?

3)  I noticed in a past post that a new app is in developpement, is that still the case? Is there any word on the release date and what new features there might be?

4)  In general terms have you found the apple watch to be useful on hikes and has the Gaia app been useful on your watch?

 

Thank you all for help  and happy hiking :)

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  • Ashli Baldwin

    Hi John,

    I saw your Facebook message and responded to you there!

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  • jnbtcr

    Ashli, for the sake of the rest of us, would you mind sharing the answers to John's questions? I'm considering an apple watch series 3... I would like a choice of maps and if the Gaia app is polished and will work without being paired to an iPhone, I'd me more likely to get that over a Suunto or Garmin (very different watches, I know - just looking at all my options)

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  • Ashli Baldwin

    Hi,

    Sure. To be clear, the Watch app requires being paired with your phone still. We haven't created an independent watch app.

    1) Yes, SwissTopo is able to display on the Apple Watch

    2) To clarify, Gaia GPS doesn't record on the watch. It currently requires the main app to be recording on your device, and then sends information to the watch. You should be able to run both apps from your main device though to accomplish what you want.

    3) Yes, the new iOS app is available. Here is a link to it on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gaia-gps-topo-maps-and-hiking-trails/id1201979492?mt=8

    4) The watch app is great for seeing your current stats and getting a quick glimpse at your current location.

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