Gadgetbridge: use your wearable without the vendor's cloud
Gadgetbridge is an open-source Android app that talks to many watches, bands and rings directly, so your data never has to leave your phone.
Getting wearable data into Home Assistant: official vs community integrations
Some wearables have official Home Assistant integrations; others rely on HACS or your phone. Here's how to pick, and what to watch out for.
How to export all your health data (Apple, Samsung, Google, Oura, COROS)
Before you switch devices or cancel a subscription, take a full export. Here's where each platform keeps the button.
Oura vs Garmin vs Apple Watch: who lets you own your data?
Three popular wearables with three very different data models: a cloud API behind a subscription, files on the device, and an on-phone vault. Here's what each means in practice.
Subscriptions and your data: what to check before you buy a wearable
Some wearables need a membership for core features or API access. Here's a five-question checklist for buying a device whose data you'll still control in three years.
The Fitbit Web API shuts down on Oct 30, 2026. Here's what it means for your data
Google is turning off the legacy Fitbit Web API and moving developers to the Google Health API. If a third-party app or Home Assistant reads your Fitbit or Pixel Watch data, check it now.
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