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Continuous GPS location tracking [24 hours]

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Updated 5 de septiembre de 2025
The Integration step of project setup with the continuous location tracking option for mobility and context studies alongside wearable data sources

This feature allows you to monitor your participants' locations through the ExpiWell platform to track their real-time whereabouts. By understanding where participants are when they complete the survey, you can gain better insights into the environmental context of their responses, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of your data.

The Integration step listing Fitbit, Continuous location tracking, Apple Watch, and SensorKit
Note

At the start of the project, participants will be informed that their GPS location will be recorded.

iOS: GPS location will be captured every 5 minutes while the ExpiWell app is active (open or running in the background). Data collection will automatically stop if the device suspends the app.

Android: GPS location will be captured every 5 minutes, regardless of whether the ExpiWell app is open or closed.

Screenshot — Permission for GPS location Tracker
Screenshot — Tracking Notification from ExpiWell App

You can download the GPS data file from the Insights section.

The Insights GPS tab showing a participant's location path on a map with stop detection, time-range filters, and a legend of path distance and stops

When you download the GPS data file, you will be able to see the precise coordinates of your participants. The data file includes latitude and longitude information, allowing you to pinpoint their exact locations.

Screenshot — data file including latitude and longitude information
Note

This geographic data can help you analyze patterns, understand the environmental context of responses, and gain deeper insights into your study.

For further inquiries, please contact: help@expiwell.com

Video demo — Continuous GPS Location Tracking [24 hours] (coming soon)
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