Ionic Alarm

[rob.murrayuk]

Hi,

Is anyone having issues with the alarm on the Ionic?

I've recently upgraded from a Charge 2 to a Ionic, where i had no issues with the vibration alarm waking me up. Since using the ionic, i've missed a few alarms! which is frustrating.

i have set the vibration to strong, but this still seems too weak!?

Is any one else experiencing this?

Cheers

RobM

[SunsetRunner]

@rob.murrayuk I’m sure that if you did a search of this forum you’d find more than a couple of threads on the subject, as no, this is not a new complaint. If you look in the Suggestions section you may even find a few threads requesting an improvement.

[rob.murrayuk]

Hi, Cheers i'll give it a go, and see what i can find. thanks again.

[Omerta]

Strange! I have upgraded from Charge 2 to Ionic because of the weak vibration on the Charge 2. 

[rob.murrayuk]

Morning, I've just sat and watched it (No pun intended!). its really weak and only last for a few buzzes. If its tighter on the wrist then i can feel it more..

it needs to be more powerful and last longer before it goes to snooze..

[Mizne]

On ionic vibration is very very weak and same on normal or strong state.

Have to wear my old HR for alarms !

Have tried all setting and resetting method without any success.

Help !

[rob.murrayuk]

For what is meant to be their premium sports watch, it is disappointing, i've given my Charge 2 to my son so i might have to revert back to using my iPhone, (which i haven't used as an alarm for the past 3 years)..

Again to reiterate the point - Disappointing....

[Omerta]

Why don't you try to set 2 alarms, a minute apart from one another? That's what I did with my Charge 2 and worked for me.

[rob.murrayuk]

Thats a really good idea, i'll give it a go.. Thanks

[Cyclonetog]

I find the alarm excellent, although I hardly ever use one. Really only ever set one if I need to wake up before 6am. 

Now I can't stand being woken up by an audio alarm. 

Mine is is set to normal, if I set strong it feels as though my hand will fall off!

[Mizne]

The problem is with my New Ionic, both in alarm and notifications.
My old HR is working well.

Sent from my iPad

[SunsetRunner]

Unfortunately @Mizne there is little that can be done at the moment. The alarm vibration is about as effective as an ant kicking the inside of a steel barrel. Hopefully Fitbit can and will do something about it, as many have noted its weakness, but I’m not holding my breath. I have a suspicion it’s hardware related.