Garmin Venu 3: Audible Vibration Issues?

Hello everyone,

I recently purchased the Garmin Venu 3 watch and encountered some vibration issues. Initially, the vibration motor was so loud that notifications could be heard from the next room, even when set on the LOW setting. After returning it under warranty, I received a replacement, which was an improvement, but the vibration was still audible in a quiet room.

Compared to my previous watch, the Amazfit Pace, which had hardly audible vibrations even on the medium setting and was completely silent on the low setting, the Venu 3's vibration seems quite noticeable.

I'm curious to know if others have experienced similar issues with the vibration on the Garmin Venu 3 or if this is an isolated incident. It's important for me to have a discreet vibration mode, especially in quieter environments.

Does anyone know if other Garmin watches have more subtle vibration?

0 fallingrock over 1 year ago

My V3's vibrations are completely silent. I'm the only one who can tell they are going off.

0 2280109 over 1 year ago in reply to fallingrock

Thanks for sharing! It makes me wonder if I've just been unlucky with two defective watches in a row

0 Scott over 1 year ago

Mine are silent too, with it on low setting. If I set it to medium, I can hear it I'm in a quiet place.

0 ogrnls over 1 year ago

I feel like the vibrations on my Venu 3 are too weak. I barely notice it sometimes on high. My vivoactive 4 had stronger vibration on the low setting than this one does on the high setting.

0 Garmin-Inder over 1 year ago

If you've already tried adjusting the intensity of the vibration, you'll want to reach out to your local Garmin Support team to look into available options for you.

0 7198302 4 months ago

I've only had the Venu 3 S for a couple weeks. I love it....except the alarm vibration. Must be 1/2 the intensity of my old fitbits. I don't trust it and have to set a back up alarm. As others have said too....the vibration for regular notifications is stronger than the actual alarm (you know...the one really have to rely on :) ) (mine is also set to "high").

0 7198302 4 months ago

I've had the Venu 3S for 2 weeks...and I love it....except the alarm vibration. It's 1/2 at best what any of my fitbits were, and I don't trust it. I have to set a backup alarm. It's set to "high" - but as many other have also said....the notification vibration seems stronger than the actual alarm clock....which....if you use it...is pretty important that it be strong enough to be noticable! I'm concerned that this looks like a longstanding complaint...

0 Garmin-Tracy 4 months ago in reply to 7198302

This is by design. Newer fitness devices use a progressive vibration for alarms with the intensity increasing the longer the alarm goes off. I would recommend submitting a request on the Garmin Idea's page if you feel this should be changed.