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?

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[–] SaintWacko@midwest.social 27 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

[–] DoomBot5@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Hmm, fitbit bought most of the company, then Google bought them.

[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] varsock@programming.dev 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Rebble was easier to get working than gadget bridge. just something to consider

[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] varsock@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

no problem! that's what the internet and forums are for :D

[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

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

[–] SaintWacko@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I do! My yearly subscription actually just renewed yesterday!

[–] varsock@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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?

[–] SaintWacko@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The main thing I use it for is the ability to reply to texts by voice while I'm driving. I probably don't use that feature enough to justify the cost, but a large part of the reason I do it is to support Rebble. The features are almost a side benefit lol

[–] varsock@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

Gotcha, thanks. Well, I'll look into it some more. I appreciate you supporting Rebble!