| Amazfit Balance | Bangle.js 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 (Good) | 85/100 (Great) |
| Official API ⚡ | No API (0/25) | Open API (25/25) |
| Data export | Local raw files (25/25) | Local raw files (25/25) |
| Gadgetbridge / open firmware | Supported (20/20) | Supported (20/20) |
| Home Assistant | None (0/15) | None (0/15) |
| Subscription ⚡ | Optional (8/15) | Not needed (15/15) |
| Subscription | Zepp Aura (optional) | None |
⚡ = where they differ.
Amazfit Balance
Supported by Gadgetbridge (requires extracting an auth key once), so you can use it fully offline. No public personal API. Zepp Aura is an optional subscription.
API · Export · Home Assistant
Bangle.js 2
Open-source, hackable JavaScript smartwatch. Full Gadgetbridge support and no account at all. The gold standard for data ownership, traded off against polish and sensors.
API · Export · Home Assistant
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