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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What kind of fitness tracker?
Running? Opentracks.
Already using opentracks but my smartphone is really not great for recording the gps track and it can’t sense my heart rate I’m afraid.
I’ve used a Bluetooth heart monitor worn around the chest (was around 20 $ ten years ago) to measure the heart rate before. It works well with open tracks and should be more reliable compared to a device worn around the wrist. I am not sure the gps tracker on a watch works be better than the one on your phone anyways. It might be a problem with your phone killing background apps like opentracks. Check https://dontkillmyapp.com before pulling the plug on a new device.
Thanks! Just ordered a chest strap heart monitor.
Opentracks was set to record only once per 10m apparently, so no wonder it wasn’t accurate :D
Polar smart watches seem to be fairly privacy conscious. Maybe the Pine time watch is more of what you’re looking for though. Or the HealthyPi Move.
Thanks! :]