Live location S+ app

Ecki D.

@Nikolai-Simonov Yeah I think it works to draw a new route and sync it to the watch without stopping the activity.

Generate new Route on Suunto App
Stop Livetracking in Suunto Plus
Restart Suunto App (iPhone)
Add Route to watch - this sync works will still in activtiy so you don’t have to stop it
Choose new route on watch
Enable livetracking in Suunto Plus
Connect it with the Livetracking app.

Nikolai Simonov

@Heyhoheyho Oh! Thanx for point out! Looks like i broke iOS deeplinks in the latest builds

Will fix in the next release.

Speed Man

It looks like the application can also download offline maps, but how do we actually use this feature?

Nikolai Simonov

@Speed-Man

Yep, it can sound odd to have offline maps for a live tracking app (since that means you probably should be online).

It’s not a game-changer feature, but it can still be really helpful for things like:

Reducing traffic and battery usage: Transmitting a live data package is fast even on a low-end connection, but downloading map tiles requires a much broader channel + battery consumption could be increased especially on bad network condition. Pre-downloading maps just helps free up your network channel so it doesn’t struggle with loading graphics.
Offline navigation: Sometimes your network goes offline, but your watch GPS is still fine. In those cases, it could be helpful to use the map on your larger smartphone screen to navigate, or looking around.

Speed Man

@Nikolai-Simonov If this feature can also help reduce the phone’s battery consumption, that would be amazing. Sometimes when we go deep into the forest, the phone keeps trying to search for a signal, which can drain the battery faster.
I really like this feature and I hope it continues to improve. Keep up the great work with the development!

Antoine

Hello,
I’ve noticed that running a guided route simultaneously with the Suunto+ Live Tracking feature triggers frequent “off-route” alerts, even when I’m on the right path.

Nikolai Simonov

@Antoine do you mean off-route alert on watch or in the live.t app?

so basically it shouldn’t intersect in any way, but it’s interesting observation i’l check what it could be.

Antoine

@Nikolai-Simonov said in Live location S+ app:

@Antoine do you mean off-route alert on watch or in the live.t app?

so basically it shouldn’t intersect in any way, but it’s interesting observation i’l check what it could be.

It is off-route alert on watch.
I had these kind of alerts on several different routes (and using live.t app at the same time)

Nikolai Simonov

@Antoine Hmm… looks quite odd and interesting, currently no idea how routes could intersect with the app… need to test by myself.

Nikolai Simonov

Hey everyone!

Lately, I’ve been working on a group walkie-talkie feature for Live.τ! (I believe someone asking about this.)

What is the feature?

It’s the ability to exchange voice messages within a group. You can use your headphones (which is probably the most convenient way) or your smartphone like a traditional walkie-talkie. You will also be able to initiate PTT via your watch (this is currently in the works).

How does it work?

You need to have or be in a group. There is no minimum size, it can be just 1 person.
To create a group, you must have a verified email address. You can verify your email and create the group in your profile.
Go to Settings -> Lab -> PTT in group session set to [on].
After that, you can use the walkie-talkie during any workout.
(Note: At the moment, if you are in a group, any workout is broadcast to all the groups you are a part of).

You can start speaking into the walkie-talkie in three ways:

App: Open the panel with the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button on your group card
Headphones: Use the play/pause button. Since we can’t capture a “press and release” action on headphones, the button acts as a toggle. One press gives you 15 seconds to speak. If you want to end the transmission early, just press it again.
Watch: Using a button on your watch, similar to the headphones. This isn’t implemented yet, but it will be available in the next watch update.

Your messages will be broadcast to everyone in your group, plus anyone watching your group via the web.

Where is it available?
It’s available starting from version 1.0.16 (87):

iOS: via TestFlight
Android: as an .apk file

This is an experimental and relatively complex feature, so there might be a few quirks. So and because of this, I’m really looking forward to feedback from anyone who wants to try it out!