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What are some good somewhat older smartwatches that have a heart rate sensor and work with modern versions of Android? (leminal.space)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I have been using a Pebble Time Steel for years even after their acquisition by ~~Garmin~~ Someone corrected me it was FitBit not Garmin thanks to Rebble, a modded firmware that gives it new life, but I would like a smartwatch that can track my heart rate.

I don't mind using an older device especially if it means a cheaper price. A bonus for me would be if it still had some kind of community around it or a custom firmware like Pebble watches do.

I found an original Moto 360 with a functional battery for about $30 but I am not sure if due its age its functionality would be greatly limited.

Edit: It seems like Garmin and FitBit might be worth looking at. But I wouldn't know what devices to look at or if there have been any major improvements with recent revisions.

Edit: Just an update I bought a Garmin VivoActive 3 used and locally. It seems to have some solid build quality but appears to have significantly less apps and features compared to my Pebble. The heart rate sensor seems to work alright though. I am a dork for metrics so I feel like that should make up for it.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You could look into the Fossil hybrid smartwatches, the battery lasts up to two weeks and they have a decent amount of sensors

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I really like my hybrid HR. Had it for years and still going strong.

Like you said, weeks of battery life, decent activity tracking, always shows the time, and notifications work great.

I don't care one bit for mobile data via my watch, nor calling, nor voice interactions. It does things I want a smartwatch to do, and only the things I want a smartwatch to do.

[โ€“] Mr_Blott 3 points 1 year ago

I chose the hybrid cos I didn't want a TV on my wrist. Really happy with it, it's indistinguishable from a normal watch at first glance. Does only the things I need it to, and no more, and looks classy instead of tacky

The strap, however, was the most horrible uncomfortable thing I've ever had the displeasure to put on my wrist. Changed it for a leather one within a month

9/10 would recommend