NOWATCH Vibrations: When they happen (and when they don't) – NOWATCH Help

Your NOWATCH vibrates for different reasons during the day. Learn what each vibration type means and when they will be triggered.

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When does NOWATCH vibrate
When does NOWATCH not vibrate

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Certain conditions need to be met for vibrations to trigger. Learn about them in this article.

When does NOWATCH vibrate

Check-in reminders

You can set up two types of vibrations to remind you to log a Check-in:

Random vibrations
Prolonged Stress vibrations

You can enable one or both types in the app. Learn about them and how to set them up in this article.

Alarm

When your alarm goes off, your NOWATCH will vibrate for up to one minute. Learn more about the Alarm feature.

Starting or ending an activity

Your NOWATCH vibrates when:

You start an activity by double-pressing the crown or via the Now tab in the app
You end an activity from the app or when using the crown

Heart rate threshold during a live activity

While tracking a live activity, your NOWATCH will vibrate when your heart rate reaches or exceeds your selected zone threshold.

Learn how to start activities and set up a heart rate threshold in this article.

Rebooting your watch

When you reboot your NOWATCH, you will feel a single long vibration confirming the reboot was successful. Learn how to properly reboot your NOWATCH if needed.

Factory reset

During a factory reset, your NOWATCH vibrates in a distinct pattern. Learn how to properly factory reset your NOWATCH if needed.

When does NOWATCH not vibrate

Step count

NOWATCH will not vibrate when you reach a step count milestone. This is intentional.

At NOWATCH, we believe your wellbeing is something you define, not something we measure for you. Rather than setting targets or telling you how many steps you should take in a day, we focus on helping you understand how your body feels.