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[Solved] Looking for a privacy oriented fitness tracker (feddit.de)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi other privacy people :)

I am currently looking for a fitness tracker that at least doesn't need a proprietary app to get the data out of it. Haven't really found any recent articles that look into that aspect of fitness trackers, any advice?

I know about the bangle.js but wanted to know if there is more. Also, if you have this device and use it to track your running, I would be happy to read your review!

Thanks in advance!

Edit: Solution for me was to adjust the settings of opentracks. Before it recorded only every 10 metres. Additionally I ordered a chest strap for my heart rate. Brand is Polar, they seem to be good about not needing their own app to get your data.

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[–] macattack 5 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Does anyone have any suggestions for a Garmin watch? Alternatively, since the battery is on its last legs, I am probably overdue to buy a new watch if anyone has any FOSS-friendly suggestions (either out the box or after disabling certain sync functionality outside of my local lan)

[–] refreeze 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Bangle.js watch is probably the closest thing, but I'm not sure how good it is compared to Garmin.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

Garmin is pretty much gold standard when it comes to sports tracking. Most other brands are a step down, and I imagine a FOSS watch like the bangle.js is a significant step down from Garmin watches WRT sports tracking.

[–] sacbuntchris 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I have a Garmin venu 3, it's positioned as the most smart watch / lifestyle focused of the Garmin lineup. I like it for measuring sleep, body battery, steps, playing golf, and reading notifications without pulling out my phone. The gentle reminders to get steps in for the day, weekly active minutes, and sleep quality have genuinely improved my health.

That said it annoys me that they offer no OS or feature upgrades throughout the life of the watch. They do some bug fixes but that's it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Fucking love my instinct solar 2