Magnet in Ionic Watch?

[IanDoha]

Hi,

I have a cochlea implant which can be affected by magnets in certain devices - does anyone know if there is a magnet in the Ionic watch

This would be helpful to know before I buy one

Thanks

Ian

[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

Off the top of my head I'd say no, especially given they're is no speaker. And I didn't see one in any of the tears downs I read. But that is just imho

[N8teGee]

I would agree and say no there isn't. There is a magnet used to attach the charging cable to the Ionic, but the magnets are in the head of the charging cable and not the Ionic unit. 

[IanDoha]

Thanks for your reply - I think you are right and although my One works fine its always good to have a second opinion

I bought a Misfit Shine fitness tracker a few years ago and that really affected my implant so I would like to be sure this time

Regards

Ian

[IanDoha]

Again thank for your reply - tis appreciated - now I just gotta wait until the Ionic is available in Qatar

[SunsetRunner]

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@IanDoha wrote:

I bought a Misfit Shine fitness tracker a few years ago and that really affected my implant so I would like to be sure this time

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Ah, well that has a magnetic fold-over clasp 🙂

[WavyDavey]

I realize the thread is marked "solved", but I have some input.

I would recommend you contact Fitbit Support on this, as they may have to do some research on their end to answer the question fully. Since this involves possible interactions with a medical device, I wouldn't feel comfortable with answering the question. I just don't know enough about the sensitivity of implants, and health is too important to base decisions on reasonable assumptions.

[GregLockie]

Wouldn't the vibrating alarm count as a magnet when activated? 

[IanDoha]

Thanks for your reply - I will follow your good advice

[IanDoha]

Not sure - but if it's a magnet it may affect my implant

I will check with Customer support

Thanks