Sense's notification vibrations are weak

[phrinda]

Has anyone else noticed that the Sense's notification vibrations are really weak? I have it firmly attached and I can barely feel the vibrations even if I know they are coming. I just changed from a versa, which I think had pretty strong vibration. Is there a way to dial it up a bit? If there isn't, which I suspect is the case, Fitbit needs to make this something that can be customized. 

Moderator edit: subject for clarity 

[SunsetRunner · Accepted solution]

Hi @phrinda - It is possible to increase the strength of the vibration on the Sense. To do this, left swipe to the apps and tap Settings. Scroll down to adjust Vibrations and more. I have mine set to Strong.  It works well for me. Here is a link to the Sense manual where you can learn more About the capabilities of this new device.  

[phrinda]

 

Thank you. I see that now, but when I go there my sense dims out the vibration settings and I can't choose them. Everything else is normal. 

 i figured it out. It dimmed out because I can't adjust certain things while it's in the night time settings. I turned that off and set it to strong. Thank you for the help. 

[phrinda]

Also, why wasn't there a manual with the device? Or at the very least a message prominently displayed linking to one?!?!?!

[eljae]

There is a manual in the app. Click on your account in the app (upper left corner), tap the Sense, and there is a How to Use section. 

[SteveH]

@phrinda you can also find all the fitbit manuals online at https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/manuals.htm

[Guy_]

Even setting vibration on Strong - it is incredibly weak to imperceptible.

Vibration "nudge" does nothing at all.

Needs fixing.

[MuzDownUnder]

Even on strong the vibration is easily missed. It needs to be a little longer.

[girlWithaSense]

Yeah, i totally agree. I barely feel my incoming calls. On my versa were...noticeable. This watch is very very disappointing so far.

[rsss]

The vibration is horrible on the Sense! There is minimal/no difference between the light and strong vibration settings. It is difficult to feel especially when moving on the interval training mode. Evidently Fitbit is aware of this problem and has not fixed it. My husband and I have had many Fitbits over the years and this will likely be our last. 

[memaspecht]

I hope Fitbit fixes this soon..I loved it for waking up.. Buzz missing too

[ladydifournier]

I am on a replacement sense and vibration set to strong is not strong at all and is actually worse than my original sense. Fitbit needs to fix this. 

[Irish57]

Vibration is still incredibly weak unlike the Versa 2 despite being set to strong! I miss calls, texts and step notifications as well as workout milestones! Yikes, any tips! I’ve done all that’s recommended!

Thanks

[Googoojma]

This is NOT FIXED fitbit fix this now its so irritating I can't stand it!! My versa one was my alarm niw I had to buy a clock.

[Irish57]

I like my Sense in many ways but miss features from my Versa 2. I do not
understand why they do not keep those and then add to them. Still in my
honeymoon response to the Sense.

[GailAng]

I have set the vibration to strong but still missed the alarm this morning. This is so disappointing. My versa 2 vibration level was fine. This needs fixing please.🥺

[Gch_]

@GailAng- The problem with vibration on the Sense is that it is both short and feeble and gets progressively worse as the battery level decreases. This is partially shown in the associated documentation of the SimpleVibrate app in the gallery, you can test the different settings and compare on watches. Possibly it could be fixed by a firmware update, if the issue was addressed.

[ArunB]

That did nothing for me. very poor

[ArunB]

Agreed with everyone cannot live with the horrible vibration if not fixed will send it back. 

[katerbergk]

Even set to strong, the vibration is very low.  Much lower than even low/weak vibration on the Fibit Versa that I replaced with this.  Replaced my Versa as Battery life was not what it needed to be and some screen issues, but thinking I may have to return this as it doesn't do one of its primary jobs.