Increase font size on Sense

[Jsnkc28]

We need azway to adjust the text size for the notifications on the sense. The screen is so small to begin with it makes it very hard to quickly and easily read notifications at the current don't size. If we could make them double the current size it would be perfect.

Moderator edit: Clarified subject

[LENNY12]

Agree, must just want a market of under 40 year old's, the face on the Sense is big enough for bigger font options.

[SigRossi]

Any update on this?? I was really shocked about the very small font size in notifications 😞

[PolarisMan]

Fitbit customer support is the best salesperson for Garmin.  I too would think this would be an easy adjustment.  

[Ryan17]

Haha! That’s well put. I sold mine long ago. Hopefully this thread comes back to haunt them later.

RyPhone

[badajoz95]

Almost a deal break when used. Seriously, a significant proportion of the over 40 demographic risk being impacted by this.

[Wenja]

I was just considering upgrading to the fitbit sense from Charge 3 for this very reason. I like the notifications, but cannot read them on the charge 3 and hoped that the Sense had an option for larger font. This really would be a selling point. As other users have stated its a fact that the older we get more of us need reading glasses. If you have to put your glasses on to read your notifications why bother using it on your watch. When you would take out your phone where you can adjust your font.

[RajeshNandwani]

I just bought Sense and I have trouble reading the notifications and text messages. 

It would be great Fibit, if you can keep the font in settings!!

[RPFarrah]

My wife's Charge 2 is about to kick the bucket, but she's going to pass on getting another fitbit because she can't read the notifications or her steps.

[TamataGal]

AGREE pretty please...

[DLPKY]

Just set up my new Sense and immediately started looking for a setting to increase font size.  The current font is so ridiculously small I need a magnifier to read messages.  That is a serious flaw.  Please make this your highest priority for the next update.  

[chris.obrien]

Google/Fitbit needs to step up and offer the increased font option asap. I just moved from Blaze to Sense and the Sense is a huge disappointment as I can't read notifications and even some of the smaller icons. Do something quick....otherwise my scores on Stress management are going to be really, really stressed!!!

[Nandunz]

Received Sense as gift. My first reaction after changing was, made big mistake opening the box before checking the reviews.

I can't read. The font is too small. I thought it would be easy. After googling it, realized it is impossible. 

I thought Fitbit technical team is strong enough to fix this. I'm surprised to see that the issue is been there for years! Hope Fitbit will overcome this soon. 

[jp.bond]

if you feel it's more important to integrate Spotify or Pokemon Go before dealing with the font size that has been asking for YEARS, just because there are more votes for those features, I'm sorry and surprised ... There are logical and essential demands, and others which are only frivolous but popular ... Make the right choices !

[BethroMars]

I'm visually impaired and while I am enjoying my Sense, it's kind of ridiculous that I can't increase the font size. Certainly not an accessible device and pretty discriminatory. Luckily the steps number is large enough for me to read which is mostly what I'm using it for, but makes the other features really hard for me to use with the font being so small. 

[YuckMan2]

Left Fitbit for an Apple Watch in July, did not like the features as much as my old Fitbit so came back to Fitbit and bought a sense, cannot read my messages as the font is to small! Not happy at all! Please Fitbit increase the font size!!!

[PolarisMan]

I have had many fitbits over the years with the same common problem. The font size! I do not understand why such an easy thing to change hasn't been adopted. I would think this would be an ADA violation to not support people that need a larger font. I understand that there are other products! However, why limit your sales with something so easy to change?

[RPFarrah]

I agree.  I gave up waiting for fitbit to care about whether I could see their display or not.  Now rocking the Galaxy Watch 4 and I'm not sorry!

[MoNile]

Totally agree, screen font size is too small

[Slow.Epiphanies]

I just bought a Sense to get around this issue on the Charge 4 and CANNOT BELIEVE that this is still a thing. Font size is such a standard screen option! What's the hold up?? Will likely be returning and abandoning Fitbit in favor of something more readable. 

[Joemacky]

It is extremely important to me to be able to increase the font size.  I would also like the ability to have different screens with a large HR or Oxygen Level etc so that I can pick the one I want to be the most dominant.  I currently have a Charge which I am not able to use at all.  The screen is so dull that I can barely see it indoors and it is impossible to see at all outdoors.  Even when set to normal.  When I can see it, the font is way too small.  I cannot use reading glasses while I am exercising at the gym.

[Eliznl]

Would be great if you could change font size for text on the sense. Much like on a word program on a laptop etc. For the people put here who need larger text for easier reading.

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @Eliznl, thanks for sharing this suggestion about being able to increase the font size on your Sense with us. Because this idea was already requested in the Feature Suggestions board, I’ve moved your post here. This will help us to make sure the suggestions don't get confused, or split a popular vote. Please click on the thumbs-up to show your support.

[BethroMars]

I'm visually impaired, and it's pretty sad that this is not included. Products should be designed to be used by people of all abilities. 

[Minafeld]

Agree. Font is WAY too small.  This is worse than my Charge 2 which I just replaced. Did I make a mistake?  Fitbit - should I have bought a different brand? Apple maybe?

[bronzbak]

@LizzyFitbit 

You say "being able to increase the font size on your Sense" idea has already requested in the Feature Suggestions board, what is the status of this suggestion? Is anything being done to increase font size? When will something be done to increase font size? This is the important information that is needed. You can't just say top men are working on it and walk away. I got my Sense because the screen was larger stupidly thinking the font would be larger and I would be able to read it without needing to be perfectly still and focusing for twenty seconds. The screen seems large enough for a 50% font increase. There is a lot of waisted real estate on the home screen. I look forward to your response with actual information. Thank you.