Customizable vibration length and patterns for notifications

[sweatypalms]

I often miss my notifications because I'm actively concentrating on something.  Even when the vibrations are set to strong.  I am most concerned about reminders to move.

1. Option to make reminders to move more like an alarm that could be "snoozed" or vibrate longer so it could be noticed when busy (highest priority)
2. I would like the option to add custom vibrate patterns 
3. Set the vibrate patterns to particular apps/alerts 

Moderator edit: Clarified subject and updated label

[Ivanchan]

Please make call notification longer or as an option, only vibrate twice is not enough

[Julien-P]

So when I activate notifications from apps on my phone, i don’t want it to vibrate every 5 minutes on the fitbit, i would want to see them whenever i want by scrolling down.

thank you

Julien

[vannahmurr]

I am deaf and I use my Fitbit watch vibration alarm to wake up in the mornings. I would like to see if I can maybe suggest a new design that is slim and easy to sleep with with many different alarm vibration settings ranging from patterns to intensity. I would like to have a watch that has more notifications settings because right now for textes and phone calls, I only get a single vibrate which isn't enough to wake me up at all and I am about to enter the work world and I would like to be reachable at all times, even when I am asleep by family or future bosses. If you guys already have a watch that suits all of those needs, I would love to look into buying that

[LuciaFitbit]

Hi @vannahmurr, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. This feature suggestion already exists so I’ve moved your post here. Don't forget to add your vote!

[Kay27]

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@sweatypalms wrote:

I often miss my notifications because I'm actively concentrating on something.  Even when the vibrations are set to strong.  I am most concerned about reminders to move.

1. Option to make reminders to move more like an alarm that could be "snoozed" or vibrate longer so it could be noticed when busy (highest priority)
2. I would like the option to add custom vibrate patterns 
3. Set the vibrate patterns to particular apps/alerts 

Moderator edit: Clarified subject and Label

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[Louda313]

I use the watch to run intervals, and currently I cannot feel the vibrations when the setting is on "strong". The intensity of the vibrations needs to be increased for those who want vibrations while exercising. 

[Matt911]

The vibrate feature should have an option to be turned off. Personally, i find it very annoying. (I have a charge 3)

[ahippogrif]

I'm disappointed in how soft the hourly reminder to move is. One of the main reasons I bought a fitbit was because of this feature, but I can barely feel it even when I am actively looking at the fitbit when the clock hits the 50 minute mark. It's almost completely non-existent if you're paying attention to anything else. It's confusing because the inspire has completely adequate vibration strength for the relax app and alarms. It seems like a relatively simple feature to add to the app.

[K233]

Hello,

I would like to suggest a way to turn off vibrations all together whiteout having to turn off notifications. I have a baby who sleeps on me during the day and every time my watch vibrates it wakes him up. I would love the ability to have the text and call notifications, but have the option to set vibration off. I don’t want to have to turn Bluetooth or notifications off which defeats one of the purposes of the watch. Please consider this. Thank you. 

[DavideFitbit]

Hello @K233, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback in the Community forums about having the option to customize the vibration for notifications, including turning it off. This feature suggestion already exists so I’ve moved your post here as it is currently under "Reviewed by moderator" status. 

[Matt911]

Great that it is possible to turn all vibration off. It would be evenly great if you had given a reference on how to do that or where to find the information.

[Jimk1]

Hi,

I would like to add my vote to increasing the length and strength of the vibration for notifications. Great if it could be customisable by the end user but as a first step can we not get a third option for very strong.

For me this request is medical based. I'm a diabetic and have software that notifies me when my sugars are low. Works great during the day but at night I sleep through the notifications, which is not great.

Thanks

[LizFitbit]

Hi everyone, and thanks so much for sharing this suggestion! While vibrations are currently different for different types of notifications, we don't  currently have plans to make these customizable. We always appreciate the passion and creativity that comes out of this Community. Since we know this idea is important to many of you, we have left voting open to continue tracking interest and will post another update if anything changes. To learn more about how Fitbit decides which suggestions get developed, visit our FAQs.

We're always striving to enhance Fitbit products and services, and your input is a big part of that process. We truly thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

[Dolphin01]

I would like fitbit to add an option to have 3 vibrations when you receive a text message. If you are distracted it is easy to miss the vibration but if it vibrates 3 times it would catch your attention right away. 

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @Dolphin01 , thanks for taking the time to share why you would like to see this option on the Fitbit app. This feature suggestion already exists, so I’ve moved your post here. While we don’t currently have plans to release this feature, we always appreciate the passion and creativity that comes out of this Community. Since we know this idea is important to many of you, we have left voting open to continue tracking interest and will post another update if anything changes. To learn more about how Fitbit decides which suggestions get developed, visit our FAQs.

I hope to see you around.

[Phoenixmayes]

Make notification reminders clchangeable by the user. The one short vibrate sometimes does not get my attention if I am involved in my work. I would like to be able to adjust the duration and intensity of the vibration like I can on my phone. Some reminders i.e. texts I don't need as strong of a reminder as I do the reminder to move.

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @Phoenixmayes. Thanks for taking the time to explain why you'd like to be able to customize the vibration for your notifications with us. This idea was already requested in the Feature Suggestions board, so I’ve moved your post here. While this isn't currently planned at this moment, we have left voting open so we can keep tracking this request over time. To learn more about how Fitbit decides which suggestions get developed, visit our FAQs.

[WizardmasterNZ]

I pleased that VERSA 3 got Alarm much longer vibrate is working for make me wake up.
And I feel the very short vibrate ( - - ) when receive notification.... disappointed !!

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @hugia, thanks for explaining why you would like to have the option to see customizable vibration for notifications and the option to turn them off. This feature suggestion already exists, so I've moved it into a similar request. While we don’t currently have plans to release this feature, we always appreciate the passion and creativity that comes out of this Community. Since we know this idea is important to many of you, we have left voting open to continue tracking interest and will post another update if anything changes. To learn more about how Fitbit decides which suggestions get developed, visit our FAQs.

I hope to see you around.

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @WizardmasterNZ, thanks for explaining why you would like to customize vibration for notifications and alarms. This feature suggestion already exists, so I've moved it into a similar request. While we don’t currently have plans to release this feature, we always appreciate the passion and creativity that comes out of this Community. Since we know this idea is important to many of you, we have left voting open to continue tracking interest and will post another update if anything changes. To learn more about how Fitbit decides which suggestions get developed, visit our FAQs.

I hope to see you around.

[slouchPotato]

For years, you could just enable the reached 100% of your goal notification/vibration, but since a recent redesign this notification is bundled on the enable/disable screen with notification I have 0% interest in (and also can't read without my glasses)

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @slouchPotato, thanks for explaining why you would like to have the option to customize vibration length and patterns for notifications. This feature suggestion already exists, so I've moved it into a similar request. While we don’t currently have plans to release this feature, we always appreciate the passion and creativity that comes out of this Community. Since we know this idea is important to many of you, we have left voting open to continue tracking interest and will post another update if anything changes. To learn more about how Fitbit decides which suggestions get developed, visit our FAQs.

I hope to see you around.

[Fung0106]

Suggest adjust the duration or length of the vibration on your device until the call was answered

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @Fung0106, thanks for sharing this suggestion about being able to adjust the duration or length of the vibration when receiving notifications with us. This idea was already requested in the Feature Suggestions board, so I’ve moved your post here. This will help us to make sure the suggestions don't get confused, or split a popular vote. Click on the thumbs-up to show your support.

[hvmodi]

Hi, I would like to customize the vibration patterns because I miss many notifications. Currently there is only a weak/strong option but it needs pattern options for notifications.