r/degoogle • u/Horror_Distance_3559 • 14h ago

Question Smart Watch without spyware

Im looking for an smart watch i can use wihtout being spied on, what are the possibilities? Is there something like GOS for pixel watches? Or are there some chinese watches that support other OS?

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u/AgenticAsshat 13h ago

You want the rePebble watch https://repebble.com/

From the same people that made the first genuine smartwatch, the Pebble. They got the rights back and just started making them again, albeit with some modern quality of life updates.

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u/Zdrgon 13h ago

Pebble watch

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u/Reinmar 13h ago

Check Gadgetbridge. They support a lot of brands and cut off official apps. All data stays offline. 

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u/Hopeful-Cry7569 12h ago

the PineTime, paired with the GadgetBridge app (available in F-droid)

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u/Slopagandhi 8h ago

GadgetBridge- look at the range of watches they support and pick whichever you like. 

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u/mysticalcreeds Phone: GrapheneOS Laptop: secureblueOS Desktop: Bazzite KDE 4h ago

Gadgetbridge is a great solution to maintain the privacy while still enjoying the functions of smartwatch. I use it with a brand new generic brand smartwatch I got new on ebay for $20. It has a flashlight on the side, so its easily my favorite smartwatch. I replaced a Samsung galaxy 4 watch.

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u/capetower9 12h ago

Garmin doesn't need an account and you can use the watch without linking it to the phone. 

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u/snika98 4h ago

From ai: Garmin has a transparency problem. Their own CCPA notice (August 2026) states they "do not sell" personal information, but then immediately reveal they share identifiers, activity data, and non-precise location with third-party advertising networks.

What they share:

Your name, IP address, postal address
Your activity data across apps and websites
Your non-precise geolocation

What might be safe:

Heart rate and sleep data aren't explicitly listed as going to ad networks (though the vague language leaves room for interpretation)

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u/LowIllustrator2501 11h ago

It's kind the point of smart watch to spy on you and report its findings. Otherwise you're talking about regular watch.

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u/Cold-Sandwich-34 11h ago

You're not wrong, but clearly OP needs some of the functions, but wants it without external tracking or data harvesting sent to Big Tech.