Could we change the timer setting of the default 5 and 10 min shortcut on Sense 2 timer function?

[John_Appleseed]

This might a weird question, but im wondering if you could change the timer setting of the default 5 and 10 min shorcut on timer function.

For example, i would like to have a 1 min and a 2 min timer instead of a 5 and 10.

Is it possible?

Thank you

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity. 

 

[LZeeW · Accepted solution]

Hello @John_Appleseed and welcome to the Community.  I'm sorry, but you can't change those settings.

[John_Appleseed]

Noted, thank you for the reply.😃

[sytwix]

That’s a shame. I know the Sense 2 is Fitness Watch and not a smart watch - but some thing seem so basic that it’s just careless design. I do wonder of the strategy is to degrade the Fitbit watches so much that the pixel watches start to look more attractive (maybe a Pixel executive is in charge and wants their ‘baby’ to win). 

It’s poor strategy though, the alternative to Fitbit is Apple not Pixel. I’ll switch to the Apple Watch when they achieve quality parity with some of the Fitbit health/sleep monitoring capabilities that I still value.

shame - I loved Fitbit and have been loyal since my first tracker in 2010. Seems it’s become an afterthought at google. 

[Guy_]

Hi @sytwix - it is true very little thought has been given to Fitbit timers and alarms in general and has got worse over models. Quite why this essential feature is so poorly provided on a Smart watch is a mystery, as it needn't / shouldn't be the case.

However it is not only Fitbit, on one watch make it only offered increments of 10 minutes for the timer, non adjustable.

If battery life is an issue Pixel, Apple, Samsung don't compare but other brands do.

If you are in the window do you know Fitbit have a 45 day refund policy or possibly authorised dealers too, some stores provide 14 to 30 day refunds.

[sytwix]

Interesting, thank you for that advice

[asiayeah]

I also want to have a default of 3 min for cooking instant noodles. 

Moderators and others might suggest us to raise the feature request in the feature board. I'll give you a vote. Fingers crossed if this feature suggestion will be taken by fitbit.

At least it does remember last timer used.

[t.parker]

@asiayeah and I'm moaning that my Fenix 7 can store only 10 alarms and 10 timers... 😆 (no default ones, just 10 custom that are saved, and yet I need more slots). It's funny that even when feature is done better, there are still reasons to complain about something 🤣

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome to the Fitbit Community, @John_Appleseed. Thank you for sharing your query regarding adding 5 and 10 min shortcut on Sense 2 timer function.

As @LZeeW mentioned, these features are not available at this moment but also, as @asiayeah mentioned, you can add this idea to the Product feedback board. 

Thank you for your comments: @sytwix, @Guy_. @t.parker.