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Lefty Wearers button activation and screen flip

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‎11-09-2022 03:16 - last edited on ‎11-09-2022 14:31 by Moderator Alum

‎11-09-2022 03:16 - last edited on ‎11-09-2022 14:31 by Moderator Alum

Sorry, I have seen other posts re this but little in the way of a solution... new to this so if i have missed the solution i apologies. 

Just bought a Sense - applied to my right wrist (lefty) and activating the long press button every few minutes when going about daily business and activity. I have to look each time in case its a genuine notification each time  (family or work etc)

In an inclusive world, it amazes me this was never picked up in testing etc. Surely it wasn't just tested on a left wrist??

Is there any solution to disable or screen rotate please? Has this been picked up by Fitbit for future updates.... 12 hours in and already thinking i should return back to my Apple watch (sad face emoji)

 

Moderator edit: Subject for clarity.

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‎11-09-2022 14:42

‎11-09-2022 14:42

Welcome to the Fitbit Community forums @MrVegMan! Thanks for posting your inquiry here and for the time you've taken to look around for answers.

 

While it is acceptable to wear a smartwatch in just about any occasion and setting, there are some basic guidelines for how to wear a watch properly. When you decide on which wrist you want to wear your smartwatch, there is no “correct” side. Choose the wrist that is most comfortable and where your smartwatch won't get in the way of your movements. This is typically the non-dominant hand, as it might be uncomfortable to write with a watch under your wrist.

 

When you perform a workout or other activity in which your wrist moves vigorously and irregularly, your wrist muscles can contract, causing the band to tighten, loosen during exercise and to press the button. 

 

Fitbit shares some tips in this help article: What are some tips to make sure I wear my Fitbit device correctly?

 

Thank you for your comments we appreciate your thoughts on what we can further improve on.

 

Have a nice day!

GraceG | French and English Community Moderator, Fitbit


On ne voit bien qu’avec le cœur. L’essentiel est invisible pour les yeux. ♥
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‎11-13-2022 03:10

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‎11-13-2022 03:10

Thanks for the reply. … appreciate the answer but I know how to wear a watch, the issue is for left handed people the sensor has clearly been a design issue. 
had to swap it for a Versa2 - somewhat unimpressed 

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