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Blaze Notification vibration

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‎08-22-2016 09:54

‎08-22-2016 09:54

For messages, calls etc. the vibration feature of my new Blaze is non-existent. My iPhone tones sound, but nothing happens with the Blaze, although the messages/calls do appear on the watch.
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‎08-22-2016 10:20

‎08-22-2016 10:20

I also have a strange problem with my Blaze notifications. Not sure if this has been asked or answered elsewhere. I could find nothing. So my apologies for maybe putting this in the wrong place. 

 

When I receive 1 text message notification from someone it shows up on my Blaze. If I do not check that message on my phone, the next message that comes in from the same person will then only show "charley 2 new msgs". I cannot see the messages then without going to my phone.

Not sure why this might be? I am using Samsung messaging on my Galaxy S5. Others I know with iPhones attached do not seem to have this issue. I can find nothing in the settings on my Blaze, the Blaze app, or on my Fitbit page that shows any way to fix this "bundling" issue.

Has anyone else seen this problem or an answer to it? 

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‎08-22-2016 12:13

In response to SunriseJogger02

‎08-22-2016 12:13

Not seen anything like that. I receive all my messages correctly, just don't necessarily realise I have received them!

Best regards,
Neil

Mobile: 07831 217191
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‎08-23-2016 08:44

In response to Nsherlaw

‎08-23-2016 08:44

I am thinking it must be a Samsung issue, not a Fitbit issue. But can still find no way to fix it. 

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‎08-23-2016 09:05

In response to Nsherlaw

‎08-23-2016 09:05

No, sorry, it's an iPhone I'm using. From other forum replies I have seen, and tests I have made, it looks like the Blaze just has a very weak vibrator, unlike some of the other fitbits. Wonder if Fitbit might solve it with a firmware/software upgrade at some stage?

Best regards,
Neil

Mobile: 07831 217191
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‎08-23-2016 09:05 - last edited on ‎08-26-2016 13:04 by Fitbit Moderator

In response to SunriseJogger02

‎08-23-2016 09:05 - last edited on ‎08-26-2016 13:04 by Fitbit Moderator

No, sorry, it's an iPhone I'm using. From other forum replies I have seen, and tests I have made, it looks like the Blaze just has a very weak vibrator, unlike some of the other fitbits. Wonder if Fitbit might solve it with a firmware/software upgrade at some stage?

Best regards,
Neil

Moderator edit: personal info removed

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‎08-26-2016 12:55

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‎08-26-2016 12:55

With software they could make vibration longer, maybe pulse it, but to make it stronger will require a change in hardware.. Things to be aware of with the vibrator, it is a motor that turns an offset weight.. The bigger or more offset the weight, the more powder needed, less battery life, also the more room in the Blaze will be needed and the bigger the unit will be.. All this needs to be taken into consideration when designng. 

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