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If you have a fitbit, no longer possible to avoid Google (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago by atcorebcor@sh.itjust.works to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

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[–] 18107@aussie.zone 20 points 1 day ago (4 children)

If you're interested in tinkering, or you just want a watch you can completely own, Pebble has returned.

[–] atcorebcor@sh.itjust.works 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I love the idea of pebble, but I’m using it as a fitness tracker (steps and pulse etc). I wish there was a fitness tracker where I have full control of what metrics I wanna monitor and how to monitor them and when it should vibrate etc. none of that I have with Fitbit.

[–] 18107@aussie.zone 2 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

I realise pebble is designed for tech enthusiasts and not really for fitness, but the time 2 does have a step counter, heart rate monitor, and sleep tracker.

Is it possible that a community made app could do what you want?

[–] atcorebcor@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 hours ago

Oh you’re right, I think it does indeed have what I need. I wonder what open source app I could get for my iPhone now that EU has forced Apple to allow third party app stores.

[–] atcorebcor@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 hours ago

Yes, but I haven’t managed to find something yet. It seems it should be easy enough. I have an iPhone though still. I don’t want to replace it until I have to.

[–] W98BSoD@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago

Obligatory fuck Fitbit for killing the pebble.

[–] ObtuseDoorFrame@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It doesn't look like they sell a dedicated fitness tracker. As far as I know, Fitbit is still the only company who makes a dedicated fitness tracker which isn't a smart watch. The market just doesn't seem to want to compete with them...

[–] atcorebcor@sh.itjust.works 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Garmin too, but it didn’t suit my needs. I tried it.

[–] ObtuseDoorFrame@lemmy.zip 1 points 7 hours ago

It looks like Garmin has the Vivosmart, which is a fitness band and not a watch. The last time I looked into Garmin trackers I only found the one that isn't rechargeable. Looks like this one is rechargeable.

This might be my next tracker when my Fitbit dies.

[–] apex32@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I was considering ordering the Pebble 2 Duo last year, but when I finally decided to pull the trigger they were sold out. :(

[–] 18107@aussie.zone 2 points 1 day ago

I ordered a duo, but they ran out sooner than expected, so I guess I'm getting a time 2. I can't really complain because it is better, but I was excited for the barometer.