Countdown timer Mode

[bradw1]

It would be nice if the longpress on the Charge/HR had the option for a countdown timer instead of a stopwatch timer. We could use the app to set functionality of the longpress, as well as how long of a countdown would be activated by a longpress.

At the gym, I wait 45 seconds between sets. Right now, I can longpress to start a stopwatch, and check the timer every so often until I get to 45 seconds.This is much more difficult than just longpressing one time and waiting for the band to vibrate.

If the app had the option, we could change functionality of the longpress so that a preset (in the app) timer would go off, with a vibration at the end. Again, we could change this timer countdown time simply by pressing the option in the app

Charge HR Options

Longpress Options

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[SantiR]

I like this idea. It would be really cool to have some kind of countdown timer on the Charge and Charge HR. Will have to find a way to put that feature on the Charge screen. It is currently possible on the Fitbit Surge since the last update. I'm pretty sure this will help a lot of users to time their routines. Thank you for the request! 

[Ugetsu]

It is obvious a countdown timer will have many uses. So I shall add how I want to use it.

For me the importance is for endurance exercises such as plank (core exercise). The stopwatch function on my Charge HR is useless because the screen goes to black (to save battery I guess) after a few seconds. If I move my hands to bring up the screen, I lose position.

So a countdown is the obvious and necessary solution.

[juneuprising]

+1, a countdown timer would be perfect for those moments when reaching for your phone isn't an option.

[Slickfoot]

I would really like so see a stopwatch and countdown timer get added to the Charge HR and the fitbit mobile app.  

[MaginB]

It would be great to have a countdown on the Charge HR there's already an idea about it you can vote for it, regarding the stopwatch the Charge HR already counts with that feature. 

[JubileeFox]

Another cry for a Timer option. I'm interested in a 5/10/15/20 minute Timer. I don't mind if I have to preset the length online, or if I hold the button while the timer adds time, or if it is set like a oven/car clock (simple interface) as long as I can activate it from the Charge HR, and get the silent alarm at the end. I'm using this for meditation, reiki, workouts, etc. This is really the one thing that I need on my HR to make it the end-all-be-all.

Thank you.

[Fujiwara]

I think it would be very useful to have a count down timer to set timing for workouts. It would be great to have the countdown timer displaying on the screen until it hits 0 then give a vibration to indicate the timer has ended.

[BasdeHaan]

It would be a very good feature for the Charge HR. Just like on the Surge. Now my girlfriend is using my old Surge when exercising just for the countdown timer 😉

Hope you can make it work!

[Trucha16]

It would help me keep track of my eating. Sometimes I forget to eat.

[BasdeHaan]

This would be a great option!"

[Deepak48]

I would like a countdown timer in your application as I need it for meditation and other time based activities. I use Alta and Chatge HR.

[Deepak48]

It is nice to know that countdown timer and stopwatch feature is available in Charge HR but I have asked for the same feature in Alta. Please help as it will be of great help to the users.

[dwicks1]

 I also would like a setable countdown feature

[chrisabbato]

Please add the countdown timer to the Charge 2 HR!  It is so vital for so many purposes... cooking, pomodoro, workouts, meditation, napping, etc.  The complexity of setting up a timed alarm for any of these things is a major headache.

Thanks!

[SunsetRunner]

Yes Please! I'm currently wearing a Timex digital and my Charge 2 when I workout just becuase the Timex has a countdown timer. 

Thanks!

[SunsetRunner]

Would love the countdown feature!

[Lueck767]

I agree with many of the comments above. I feel like the stopwatch portion of the Fitbit has been completely neglected / forgotten.

A countdown timer with the option to set pre-set and/or specific times needs to be implemented. Also, when using the timer, the screen must stay on so it can easily be viewed throughout your workout. I'm a big fan of H.I.I.T (High Intensity Interval Training), and I base everything off of time. I'm not always at the gym, so I cannot rely on looking at a big clock on the wall.

I've also posted a feature suggestion in regards to the adding to the stopwatch. Check it out:

"Using the Stopwatch with Distance Challenges or Races"

[SantiR]

Hi everyone, thanks for sharing this suggestion. We're always striving to enhance Fitbit products and services, and we appreciate all of the input we receive from our customers. We do not currently have plans to release this feature. You can learn more about how Fitbit decides what suggestions get released in our FAQs. For now, we will leave this suggestion open for votes (and closed to comments) so that we can continue to track community demand over time. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us and we will let you know if anything changes.