Idle Alert

I would love to have an "Idle Alert" feature added where the device would vibrate if you've been idle for a certain length of time.

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1,041 Comments
Michelle3084
Jogger

I would also love to have the option of an Idle Alert. To have the ability to activate this feature would be great for all mobile devices. I LOVE MY FITBIT!!

PdR
First Steps

I would love to have the idle alert! 

Vro
First Steps

Pleas, add idle alerts.

jumpyg
Base Runner

Please implement an inactivity alert for the Charge HR. I just need a vibration to remind me to move after being inactive for an hour or so. Of course, the period of inactivity should be configurable. Thanks!

dlawrence
Jogger

I agree with everyone -please add an idle alert to an almost perfect tracker - Fitbit Charge!




 

sjwebb15
Stepping Up

I would also like to say this should be an included feature. If you already include alarms, this should be easy to add. Please give us an idle alert!

tsteb
First Steps
Would love this feature and sent the suggestion a couple of days ago. The response was to come to this forum and make a comment.
nathan_cow
Base Runner

Charge too please!!!

lauraschlott
Keeping Pace

Would love this feature on the Fitbit One also!

gaylegsanders
First Steps

YES PLEASE!  I had this with my old Jawbone Up...and it was my favorite feature.  Sadly, their hardware was not as durable as fitbit...my Flex was AWESOMELY durable and I'm psyched to have a new Surge!

getmorefit-now
First Steps

I just bought the Charge HR yesterday - my first fitness tracker.  It really needs an idle alert!  I mistakenly thought that it already had one and was looking forward to setting it up to remind me to move around more!  It's so easy to sit at work too long, working on a project on the computer, and not even realize that you haven't gotten up and moved around for an hour or more. This shouldn't be too difficult to implement and would greatly increase the usefulness of the device.  Please add this feature to the Charge HR!

djrego
Jogger
I would live this idle reminder to! I think everyone would!
Chouc
First Steps

Adding my vote!

kotan
First Steps

agreed, fitbit is great motivation, but when you are sat at a desk all day its easy to look up and find hours have vanished, it already have the silent alarm built into it.

ApolloBorder
First Steps

I agree, please update the firmware to the FitBit Charge to add an inactivity alert.  Thanks!

SunsetRunner
Not applicable

My daughter, owner of a Jawbone, just asked if my new ChargeHR had and idle alert. I said I believe so. Afterall, I just paid twice as much as she did her Jawbone. Come to find out mine does not have it and fitbit has been saying for almost 2 years they are working on it. Quick tweak in the software and the problem is solved. Come on fitbit!

armandsalmon
Recovery Runner

Yes please add this feature to either the app or avibration pattern that can be set from the app to the device. It seems a very basic feature even if just added to the app when a set period of inactivity has elapsed.

armandsalmon
Recovery Runner

Yes please add this feature to either the app or a vibration pattern that can be set from the app to the device. It seems a very basic feature even if just added to the app when a set period of inactivity has elapsed.

 

I have a Charge HR.

mczar
First Steps

This is a deal breaker feature.  It needs to be included.  The best part is that it would be a simple firmware update for the Surge since it already can vibrate.  It's really disappointing that this is your number 2 feature request, over a year old, and it still isn't incorperated into your newest models.  Sounds like theres NO HOPE for this feature.

BibiQ
First Steps
Yes, please add to the charge and soon!
suzykaye
First Steps

Sent this request to Fitbit Support. I would love an Idle Alert so I'm reminded to get up at intervals.

spartanrob
Runner

Would love to see this!

spartanrob
Runner

This is a must have.  All other successful trackers have it; garmin, jawbone, etc.

Lightgirl
Premium User
Jogger

Definitely a must have"

gorjess
Recovery Runner
Please add!!! Somdays my day goes by so fast and i forget to meet my goal.
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