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?

  • SaintWacko@midwest.social
    English
    29·
    9 months ago

    If you can find a Pebble, they still work perfectly and the manufacturer doesn’t even exist anymore!

    • DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.comEnglish
      2·
      9 months ago

      Shit! You just reminded me I have a Pebble Time, sitting in a drawer. I remember it being such a good watch, then I got distracted by the Samsung watch at the time.

      Might see if there’s any life in it and test it out with GadgetBridge.

        • DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.comEnglish
          2·
          9 months ago

          Thanks for that. Came across Rebble while searching for answers to problems getting the Pebble working with GB earlier today, so definitely looks like it’s worth a go.

            • DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.comEnglish
              2·
              9 months ago

              Just following up - Rebble is fantastic! Have revived the Pebble Time - will see how the battery goes over the next week or so. Thanks again for the tip!

              • varsock@programming.dev
                2·
                9 months ago

                Hey, you go it!

                FYI, you can financially support Rebble and get perks like being able to reply with voice to messages. I don’t personally do so but I know people who have had success with it.

                For comparison, my Pebble with everything turned off (like health tracking, apps, steps, alarms etc) and only BT on for notifications, I get about a week still

                  • varsock@programming.dev
                    1·
                    9 months ago

                    I take you are a satisfied user. Ages ago when I looked into it, I didn’t see the need. To save time for me and other people on this thread, what value does it bring to you? I would consider subscribing just to financially support them but what other tangible use does a subscription bring?