04-10-2021 16:03
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post

04-10-2021 16:03
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post
Can I somehow get one of the trackers fitbit offers to have the display on all the time? After reading the Display part the docs seems possible, but Im sure there are restrictions.
If it is not possible to just set a flag have the AOD functionallity - are there any workarounds? For example setting the sensitivity for switching the display on super low.
Thanks!
Answered! Go to the Best Answer.

Accepted Solutions
04-11-2021 13:23
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post


04-11-2021 13:23
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post
- Who Voted for this post?
The API doesn't apply to Charge 4. It doesn't use Fitbit OS so it can't run third-party clockfaces.
Gondwana Software
04-10-2021 17:15
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post


04-10-2021 17:15
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post
- Who Voted for this post?
Which tracker do you mean?
There are some AOD clockfaces and apps available for Versa 2, 3 and Sense.
The limitations on AOD are described here.
Gondwana Software
04-11-2021 08:31
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post

04-11-2021 08:31
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post
- Who Voted for this post?
I have an app for sailing that includes a countdown timer of 5 minutes. During those 5 minutes I poke the display each 10 seconds. The poke method resets the autoOffTimer.
I have to advise to be very carfull with these workarounds because they are heavy on the Battery. My app background is black for that matter and there is little text shown/updated.
setInterval(display.poke,10000)
04-11-2021 10:36
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post

04-11-2021 10:36
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post
I plan using a Charge 4.
My optimal scenario would be to show a digital clock face with seconds during the day. Lets say for about 16 hours.
When Im charging every night, would it be able to handle that?
I read that I have to reposition what is shown slightly every now and then to prevent screen burn in.
Im sure that is possible with the API too right?

04-11-2021 13:23
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post


04-11-2021 13:23
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post
- Who Voted for this post?
The API doesn't apply to Charge 4. It doesn't use Fitbit OS so it can't run third-party clockfaces.
Gondwana Software
04-12-2021 11:40
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post

04-12-2021 11:40
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Permalink
- Report this post
**ahem**it. Why is the universe denying me a fitness band with always on display?

