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Privacy respecting smart watches for android
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this post was submitted on 15 Sep 2023
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PineTime is a great option. I wear mine every day. The firmware is licensed under the GPLv3 and the companion app Gadgetbridge is under the AGPLv3.
The firmware codebase (Infinitime) is pretty simple C++, I was able to make a lot of cool customizations to my watch by hacking at it. Good fun if you like doing that sort of thing. Kind of reminds me of Pebble Time a little bit back when it had its moment.
Plus one for pine time, really cute little device that's cheap as chips and works well with gadgetbridge for various bits and pieces.
I'm not sure how good it is for activity tracking, though. Step counting is reliable in my experience but I don't know how well it can account for running and other strenuous activity.
Wouldn't use any other smart watch, mind you.
Does accurate sensors?
The sensors are good enough for my needs.