Each COROS device has the ability to pair with multiple different satellite modes; each providing their own advantages for the activity you wish to perform on the day. In this article, we identify common situations that you may find yourself in, and provide information to help you decide which GPS Mode fits the situation best.
To change the satellite mode on your COROS device, please follow the instructions below:
- COROS Watches: To access GPS Mode settings, hold the back button on your watch and then select System → More Settings → Satellite Systems → Mode → Select the GPS mode you wish to utilize.
- COROS DURA: To access GPS Mode settings, scroll the dial and then select System → More Settings → Satellite Systems →Select the GPS mode you wish to utilize.
Available Satellite Modes
1. Standard GPS Only takes one GPS reading per second and typically works well for normal use when under standard conditions.
Examples of when to use Standard GPS:
Cycling in a neighborhood or area with no significant tree canopy or structures that would impede or deflect a GPS signal. Open water activities such as wind or speed surfing. Activities that will approach or near 90-140 hours of continuous GPS tracking.
2. All Systems On mode turns on all satellite systems simultaneously, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, and QZSS. Previous generations of GPS watches only allowed for 2-3 systems to be turned on at once, so as you might guess this is a significant change in improving the accuracy of GPS readings. We highly recommend that All Systems on is the GPS mode used for everyday workouts.
This mode increases the visible satellite count greatly, allowing users to receive a solid signal when the sky view might be limited. This GPS mode does require slightly more energy than Standard GPS Only.
Examples of when to use All Systems On:
Running in areas that have moderate GPS difficulties present such as in a city near tall buildings, neighborhoods with significant tree canopies or mountainous/hilly terrain. Skiing on terrain with average tree coverage and moderate impediments from mountain peaks.
3. All Systems + Dual FREQ On is the most powerful and accurate satellite mode available. This powerful mode enables the device to communicate with satellite systems in two simultaneous frequencies, bringing next-level accuracy even when you are in challenging conditions or environments.
This mode demands much more battery than the other settings. The hours of battery life in All Systems + Dual FREQ On will cover the majority of COROS users’ recorded activities, which is better still better battery performance than most other GPS watches on the market.
Examples of when to use All Systems + Dual FREQ On:
Rock/Ice climbing sheer rock faces in narrow canyons, hiking deep within forests, in between mountain peaks, or near sheer cliff drop-offs such as the Grand Canyon.
To show the difference between All Systems + Dual FREQ On and standard GPS tracking, here is a comparison of the GPS tracks from a climbing trip using the COROS VERTIX 2 (red) All Systems + Dual FREQ On, versus another brand (green).
COROS Devices Compatible with the All Systems + Dual FREQ On Mode:
- Pace 3
- Pace Pro
- Apex 2 Pro
- VERTIX 2
- VERTIX 2S
- COROS DURA
Contact COROS Support
Need help or have additional questions? Reach out to a COROS Expert in one of the following ways:
- Submit a Support Request Form – Click here to get started
- Send a message via the COROS App:
- Open the COROS App
- Go to Profile Page > Customer Support > Contact Support > Submit.