Do smartwatches make sense to you? [Solved]

[duane]

My wife and I have Garmin watches. No subscription needed. I wonder if that is a new thing?

[b3ta]

If you're on Android, have a look at GadgetBridge. It's open source and it cannot send any data anywhere, as it doesn't have (nor does it ask for) network permission.

Of course you'd need to check for compatibility. You also need to understand that it needs an enormous number of permissions in order to be fully functional.

It's available via F-Droid.

[thinkpadx]

no - useless!!!

[MikeR]

Please check:
Betteridge's law of headlines

Seems applicable.

[JeffA]

Please check:
Betteridge's law of headlines

Seems applicable.

Interesting.

However the OP is not a publisher writing headlines attempting to sway public opinion by implying something that may not be true, but simply asking a question in an attempt to learn. The subject of this thread is not a headline, and every question doesn't automatically merit an answer in the negative.

[AVLinux]

Hi,

I would think they are a useful tool for some and yet another impulse buy that came to nought for others just like any other technology. As an example Chromebooks are the be all end all for some people and of little practical use for others. My partner has a Garmin smartwatch and she finds it useful, I wouldn't use one myself so I wouldn't buy one. I would agree with @Eadwine Rose that if you have a health condition that requires keeping a close eye on your vitals then they would go from a luxury to a monitoring necessity.

There are no blanket answers to these kind of questions.

[Eadwine Rose]

@AVLinux It actually started out as an impulse buy for me, years ago, get that, haha.

Little did I know that my working walking life would end, and I would need to monitor stuff all of a sudden. And meds throughout the day.. that bzztbzzt on my wrist is very welcome. The buzz when my phone rings is as well.. I often don't hear the thing.

So.. what started out as a laugh and funny little gimmick once actually became a handy tool. It is all a matter of how you use it. And if you don't want one, don't get one.

[AVLinux]

@AVLinux It actually started out as an impulse buy for me, years ago, get that, haha.

Little did I know that my working walking life would end, and I would need to monitor stuff all of a sudden. And meds throughout the day.. that bzztbzzt on my wrist is very welcome. The buzz when my phone rings is as well.. I often don't hear the thing.

So.. what started out as a laugh and funny little gimmick once actually became a handy tool. It is all a matter of how you use it. And if you don't want one, don't get one.

I'm very to sorry to hear about that, that sounds like an incredibly difficult change to deal with. Wishing you the best and thank you for keeping us all in line here.

[leanLux]

Thank you all for your inputs which I actually all agree with - and yes, cause I am unsure I meant the questionmark.
But as interesting as your answers were - only one mentioned an actual brand, so my question is:
IF I should decide to go for such a gadget (cause I have health issues like Eadwine), which brand would you linux users recommend to me?
And please keep in mind: If I buy something then rather something good and therefore nothing anymore for years to come.

[Eadwine Rose]

I'm very to sorry to hear about that, that sounds like an incredibly difficult change to deal with. Wishing you the best and thank you for keeping us all in line here.

It's ok, but thank you You learn to live with it and find new things to enjoy, among one a wheelchair community in sports. Upside: I am faster than all you walkies



As for brand.. I have found for me the miband does perfectly for what I most need it for Still on version 6 here.. don't see the need to upgrade, it still works.