Who really owns your wearable data?

⭐ Flagship deep dives Oura vs Garmin vs Apple →

78

Garmin fēnix 8

Garmin · Watches
Great

48

Oura Ring 4

Oura · Rings
Fair

35

Apple Watch (Series / Ultra)

Apple · Watches
Fair

Garmin fēnix 8: Your files live on the watch, and the cloud is optional. · Oura Ring 4: Great API, but your API access lapses with your membership. · Apple Watch: Very private, but your data is locked to the iPhone.

🏆 Most open All devices →

85

Bangle.js 2

Espruino · Watches
Great

85

PINE64 PineTime

PINE64 · Watches
Great

85

Polar H10 (chest strap)

Polar · Sensors
Great

78

Garmin fēnix 8

Garmin · Watches
Great

78

Garmin Forerunner 165

Garmin · Watches
Great

65

Pebble Index 01

Pebble (Core Devices) · Rings
Good

🔒 Most locked-in

8

Eight Sleep Pod

Eight Sleep · Other
Poor

23

RingConn Gen 2

RingConn · Rings
Poor

35

Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung · Watches
Fair

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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.

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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.

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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.