So I want te find the most feature rich smartwatch that doesn’t send data to the manufacure. I have tried the Pinetime watch, but it died after 6 months.

Infinitytime (OS) was not realy that feature rish, so I want to secrufise an Open Source watch OS. But I still want to connect it with Open Source software, like gadged bridge.

What is my best option under €200? Maybe the Xioami Mi band 7 (€50) that is supported by gadgedbrigde?

  • @randomTingler
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    78 months ago

    I would say amazefit is the better option, check the compatibility with gardggetbride before buying.

    I bought an Amazefit bip 3 years ago and am using Master for Amazefit, sadly the developer stopped updating the app. The watch/band supports only step counter, heart rate measure, sleep tracking. So, whatever options the app provides work fine for me.

    I need to look for other app options when I upgrade.

    • @[email protected]
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      48 months ago

      Sleep tracking? I’m ootl with smart watches in general so forgive this ignorant comment, but I assume for this to work…you have to sleep with the watch on?

      • @randomTingler
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        68 months ago

        Yes. Have to wear the watch while sleeping.

        • @[email protected]
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          18 months ago

          Cool, thanks for the clarification. Did it take some getting used to and/or are you a pretty heavy sleeper? Interested in the sleep tracker aspect but unsure if it would be useful if it ended up disturbing sleeping more.

          • Dave.
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            48 months ago

            I wear my amazfit bip 24/7. It’s small and light, it’s not a chunky watch.

            Battery life of about two to three weeks means it can stay on my wrist without the nightly charging routine.