12-14-2020
04:36
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12-15-2020
11:52
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LizzyFitbit
12-14-2020
04:36
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12-15-2020
11:52
by
LizzyFitbit
Is it possible to add a notification sound on the Fitbit sense? I know this model is equipped with a speaker because I take calls on it from time to time. I have been through every setting I can think of and even looked at 3rd party apps I could download. Still can't seem to find anything for a simple notification sound. Am I missing something glaringly obvious or is this basic feature simply missing?
Moderator Edit: Clarified subject and updated label
12-15-2020
11:59
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07-02-2024
08:40
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MarreFitbit
12-15-2020
11:59
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07-02-2024
08:40
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MarreFitbit
Hi @Zchairvolotti. Welcome! It's good to see a new face around the forums.
I'm glad you've been taken advantage of your Sense. Let me explain that it's not possible to hear a sound when receiving a notification on your watch. I understand how much you'd like to have this feature available and I'd encourage you to post it in the Feature Suggestions board. That way other members can support it by adding their votes and it can get the attention of our developers. I'm sure your feedback won't be gone unnoticed.
See you around.
12-16-2020 18:45
12-16-2020 18:45
I found this suggestion that, although dedicated to alarms, covers notifications as well in the discussion.
01-07-2021 17:06
01-07-2021 17:06
I agree we need sound.
08-07-2021 12:56
08-07-2021 12:56
Agree we need sound
12-03-2021 19:27
12-03-2021 19:27
We REALLY need sound on this. It is perfect except for no sound. Please make it happen
12-24-2021
07:09
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07-02-2024
08:39
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MarreFitbit
12-24-2021
07:09
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07-02-2024
08:39
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MarreFitbit
Hi @Zchairvolotti - the sound is an absolute must especially given the poor vibration.
Can a moderator follow up on whether sound or better vibration is likely to be made available any time soon?
What is baffling is if the watch can relay the phone's speaker output to the watch during a phone call, why can't it relay the output of a phone ring tone or beep to the watch as well. A watch alarm or notification could easily be configured to optionally play a registered audio from the phone.
Author | ch, passion for improvement.
01-26-2022 16:25
01-26-2022 16:25
Definitely we need a sound notification, plus it would be an encouragement to go even better when working out...like 'yay' or 'keep going' or 'way to go your on peak!!
Just this flimsy vibrate is so disappointing and offers no spirit of encouragement especially with a fitness watch! Come on developers give us an app that we can add to our Sense.
01-26-2022 20:54
01-26-2022 20:54
Same. I have mine on strong vibrate and I never feel it vibrate at all. Not on a call or text.
02-16-2022 22:48
02-16-2022 22:48
Whats the point? It's not like they plan to change it anytime soon. Wish I knew that this basic feature to have a sound notification wasn't apart of this watch. How am I suppose to wake up to alarms with this? Despite the fact it has a speaker, very disappointing!
02-16-2022 23:03 - edited 09-21-2022 06:12
02-16-2022 23:03 - edited 09-21-2022 06:12
Hi @Heyitsjae - correct, there are requests to add sound, but the watch currently works primarily as a Bluetooth speaker to the phone.
It would be a nice feature to have especially as the vibration is so weak.
In the interim if you don't feel the alarm there is always the telephone as an alarm which does make a sound.
Author | ch, passion for improvement.