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Will fall detection be added to the Sense in the future?

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‎08-30-2020 06:23 - last edited on ‎03-09-2021 17:32 by Fitbit Moderator

‎08-30-2020 06:23 - last edited on ‎03-09-2021 17:32 by Fitbit Moderator

Am at a loss as to why Fitbit still hasn’t added fall detection to their premium devices. Will this be added in the future? Debating on a Garmin / Apple because of this. That and the colour choices namely rose gold! 

 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

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‎08-30-2020 10:42 - last edited on ‎02-01-2025 07:47 by Fitbit Moderator

‎08-30-2020 10:42 - last edited on ‎02-01-2025 07:47 by Fitbit Moderator

@honeypudd Thanks for being part of our Community! 

Thank you for your sharing your interest in fall detection on the Fitbit Sense. You can share your idea in our Feature Suggestions board. Search for the idea first to see if one already exists so you can add your vote. The more votes an idea gets the more likely the developers will try to implement it.

Let me know how it goes.

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‎08-30-2020 10:42 - last edited on ‎02-01-2025 07:47 by Fitbit Moderator

‎08-30-2020 10:42 - last edited on ‎02-01-2025 07:47 by Fitbit Moderator

@honeypudd Thanks for being part of our Community! 

Thank you for your sharing your interest in fall detection on the Fitbit Sense. You can share your idea in our Feature Suggestions board. Search for the idea first to see if one already exists so you can add your vote. The more votes an idea gets the more likely the developers will try to implement it.

Let me know how it goes.

Alvaro | Community Moderator

If a post helped you try voting and selecting it as a solution so other members benefit from it. Select it as Best Solution!

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‎09-30-2020 21:56

‎09-30-2020 21:56

Add/post this idea to the future features board. 

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‎10-13-2020 15:03

In response to AlvaroFitbit

‎10-13-2020 15:03

Let me be crystal clear.  The only reason I will not purchase this watch, and I won't, is because it lacks fall detection and related communication through a smart device to contact 911 and or others.  Just Fitbit understands.  This is the only AND the deciding factor to not purchase this and to purchase another device.  For my 85-year old mother with scoliosis and in great health, who has numb feet from mostly in remission Multiple Sclerosis, this is necessary and lacking it makes the device no choice.  Always immediate safety before informatics.  Have I been unclear in any way?

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‎03-04-2021 07:25 - edited ‎03-04-2021 07:26

In response to TWTexas

‎03-04-2021 07:25 - edited ‎03-04-2021 07:26

I checked the BUDDY site.  As usual, only for Apple watches and phones.  No Android support.

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‎03-08-2021 11:35

In response to Summerbug

‎03-08-2021 11:35

I am guessing that if BUDDY is successful on Apple devices, they will transition to Androids. It seems that it would be a useful product!

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‎04-20-2021 16:21

In response to TWTexas

‎04-20-2021 16:21

I agree with this; I'm hoping to get my whole family Fitbits, but there's not much point if safety isn't prioritized.

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‎07-11-2021 10:48

In response to AlvaroFitbit

‎07-11-2021 10:48

How come apple has had it for more than a year and has many success stories where it summoned help

and fitbit can't figure it out?

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‎07-12-2021 05:40

In response to Jzqj55

‎07-12-2021 05:40

Fitbit cannot even figure out how to count stairs so I would never expect them to figure this one out.

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‎10-17-2022 13:19

‎10-17-2022 13:19

I agree 100%.  I've been using Fitbit devices since way back when they were clip on or magnetically attached.  Love my Ionic until it was recalled.  Now, I, at 60, am struggling with falling.  When I found out Fitbit didn't have this feature, I was forced to go to the Apple Watch.  I honestly hate this thing and would ditch it in a NY second if Fitbit came to the table with a Fall alert feature.

 

Fitbit---take notice, your customer base is aging and we need more options to keep us healthy!

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