12-04-2017 05:14 - edited 12-04-2017 05:18
12-04-2017 05:14 - edited 12-04-2017 05:18
Hi, I bought my Fitbit ionic about 5days ago.
The vibration is set to normal but it makes almost a whine/scratchy/rattle sound, louder when set to max.
The sound you wouldn’t expect if you took it off and had it vibrate against a glass or plastic surface.
It hasn’t been dropped or has a single mark.
Is anyone else’s vibration loud? It doesn’t seem normal to me to be able to hear the vibrating sound while it’s on my wrist when I get a message.
I also tried taking the strap off and it’s still just as loud.
Thanks
Brendan
12-04-2017 07:21 - edited 12-04-2017 07:31
12-04-2017 07:21 - edited 12-04-2017 07:31
Yes! I'm experiencing the same thing.. There's a rattling sound as if it's vibration for against a hard surface. Is this a defect or is this the way its supposed to be?
12-04-2017 12:02
12-04-2017 12:02
Mine also rasps/ rattles loud like it's vibrating on a hard surface. it sounds like it's loose. It hasn't effected anything though, I've assumed it's a little quirk...
12-04-2017 17:11
12-04-2017 17:11
I'm not that impressed with the noise.
People in meetings can hear the device vibrate repeatedly and its a distraction for everyone around me.
12-04-2017 19:44
12-04-2017 19:44
I think I wish I had that problem. When running and I get to the pre-set mile it has a very weak, almost unnoticeable, vibration- with vibrations set for strong. My Garmin VVA is very noticeable in comparison.
12-05-2017 21:58 - edited 12-05-2017 22:10
12-05-2017 21:58 - edited 12-05-2017 22:10
Here's a video of what it sounds like..
That’s on normal vibration:
12-06-2017 01:21
12-06-2017 01:21
Anyway, Fitbit tech support basically said because it doesn’t impact the performance they don’t care.
My manager even made a complaint to me and said it’s rather annoying.
Very happy I bought it at my local department store Im returning it tomorrow.