ZS Watch. The Open Source Zephyr™ based Smartwatch
Built from scratch with complete hardware and software transparency.
Smartwatches with Open Source OS And Where To Find Them
In context of fresh Chinese smartphones’ telemetry leaks – OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme, the data privacy concerns are rising again. Wearable devices know their user better than anyone else: where he/she lives, eating, sleeping; which sport, TV show, store they like and which politics they support. Even more, they can predict what user wants to eat on lunch with big chances to success, simple ‘cause they know what he/she bought last week. We don’t need to even discuss a value of health, finances or private photos – leaking a small piece of related information can make a big hole in a ship called «Comfort Life». No matter who you are – an ordinary worker, bank owner, green activist or journalist specialising on corruption. Some people will surely disagree here with the slogan «I have nothing to hide» slogan – folks, no point in discussing it anymore ‘cause a billion places on Internet still host the finsihed battles; this Wikipedia page should uncover the main points.
An Open Source Smart Watch You’d Actually Wear
Enter the Open-SmartWatch from [pauls_3d_things]. This ESP32 powered watch packs a gorgeous circular 240×240 TFT display, DS323M RTC, BMA400 three-axis accelerometer, and a 450 mAh battery inside of a 3D printed enclosure that can be produced on your average desktop machine. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity are a given with the ESP32, but there’s also an enhanced edition of the PCB that adds another 4 MB of RAM, a micro SD slot, and a Quectel L96 GPS receiver.
AsteroidOS. Free your wrist
An open-source Linux distribution for smartwatches
PineTime BY PINE64
An Open Source Smartwatch For Your Favorite Devices. Low Cost, High Fidelity.
The PineTime is a free and open source smartwatch capable of running custom-built open operating systems. Some of the notable features include a heart rate monitor, a week-long battery, and a capacitive touch IPS display that is legible in direct sunlight. It is a fully community driven side-project which anyone can contribute to, allowing you to keep control of your device.
We envision the PineTime as a companion for not only your PinePhone but also for your favorite devices — any phone, tablet, or even PC. In its current state the PineTime ships with a community firmware called Infinitime, which works with Linux computers and phones, Windows machines, and Android devices. IOS support is currently being looked into for Infinitime.
Project Airframe – Open Source Smartwatch
A fully custom open source Smartwatch with all the features you are used in normal smartwatches
Disclaimer I haven’t worked on this in ages. I never got to get all Parts working together. I would not suggest building it on your own at the moment. If you want to contribute feel free to do so.
Project Airframe is an open-source smartwatch designed to give developers and hobbyists full access to both hardware and software. With state-of-the-art sensors, wireless charging, GPS, and more, it’s a versatile tool for exploring wearable technology. Below, you’ll find everything you need to get started, from hardware specifications to software instructions.