Hi all,

Simple question. Does anybody know a (not to expensive) sportswatch that is supported by Linux / FOSS software?

(Yes, I know ‘FOSS software’ is two times the word software) 😀

  • Shimitar@feddit.it
    21·
    3 months ago

    As sport watches go, get a Garmin. Its proprietary, but it’s the best in the class.

    I have a Fenix 7, wife has a Fenix 5.

    Battery last days/weeks (5/6 days with some 10-15 hours of sport tracking with GPS active).

    I suggest some “older” models with MIPs displays, not AMOLED, because they have better (absolutely perfect) under the sun readability and much better battery life.

    You need the Garmin Connect app on phone, but the web interface to the Garmin ecosystem is simply the best.

    I managed to integrate Fittrackee (self hosted) and synched to my Garmin profile to keep all my activity self hosted.

    Despite being proprietary, Garmin software is quite nice and the watch can be connected directly to PC to download activities and tracks even without using the app.

    • kristoff@infosec.pubOP
      1·
      3 months ago

      One of the reasons I am looking for a new sportswatch is because I try to reduce my smartphone use and I noticed that I actually took out my smartphone just to check the time.

      I have an old garmin vivosmart HR but I do have a problem with the charging cable. Plus I am not able to download the healthstats with my linux ‘daily driver’ laptop.

      Perhaps I should just get a cheap regular watch somewhere? 🤔

      • Shimitar@feddit.it
        1·
        3 months ago

        I am not sure that checking the time in the watch instead of on phone counts as reducing phone usage…

        But anyway, any “smart” watch will not help you as they all need a phone app.

        Get a cheapo analog watch, in that case…

    • robber@lemmy.ml
      1·
      3 months ago

      Probably not what OP is looking for.

      But I’m also happy with my Garmin Instinct. I use it disconnected from my phone, it does everything I need offline and stand-alone. To add tracks for navigation I just connect it to my linux laptop and drop the GPX file into the NewFiles (or whatever it’s called) folder on the watch. I was surprised how well it works without official apps. The only thing I used the app for was to update the firmware when I bought the watch.

      Also, fittrackee looks promising - thanks for the tip!