Garmin's best-selling everyday smartwatch has the usual Garmin data story: FIT files you can copy off the watch, Gadgetbridge rates it "mostly supported" for fully offline use, a community Home Assistant integration, and an official API for approved businesses only. Garmin Connect+ is optional.
Subscription: Garmin Connect+ (optional, not needed)
Score breakdown
Official APIPartner/business only · 10/25
Data exportLocal raw files · 25/25
Gadgetbridge / open firmwareSupported · 20/20
Home AssistantCommunity (HACS) · 8/15
SubscriptionNot needed · 15/15
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