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.

  • 🦄🦄🦄OP
    3•2 months ago

    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.

    • @NegativeLookBehind@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8•2 months ago

      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.

    • @lemonuri@lemmy.ml
      2•2 months ago

      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.

      • 🦄🦄🦄OP
        2•2 months ago

        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