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Cheap smartbands/watches? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 1 day ago by Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
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I can't settle on a new smartwatch, so I'm asking for recommendations. I don't want to pay more than 50 euros for it, but I just want it to tell the time and steps accurately without connecting to an app, and a long battery life. Everything else is extra, but nice to have.

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[โ€“] nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I have the old CMF Watch Pro, which is compatible with Gadgetbridge, which is a FOSS app, and supports all features. The new ones are also compatible but may lack a feature or two. You can use it without connecting to the phone too, but I don't mind, since Gadgetbridge is FOSS and privacy friendly.

For the battery, mine works for at least 3 days, when connected to the phone and using other features like always on display, lift to wake etc.

[โ€“] mctoasterson@reddthat.com 4 points 1 day ago

I have the CMF Watch 2 pro, and can confirm mostly the same.

Price point is right where OP was looking to spend which is pretty cheap for a smartwatch.

It looks good for the price, machined aluminum bezel, should work with aftermarket bands etc. It works with GadgetBridge (initial pairing was kinda jank for me, but follow the provided directions and you'll be fine).

Most of the basic features work and are supported with GadgetBridge- step counting, push notifications etc. Some more advanced features may not work. Also if you don't use the official Nothing/CMF app you are stuck with the 5 or 6 default preloaded watch face designs, most of which kinda suck. Maybe someone has come up with a workaround for this since I last checked.