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Gadgetbridge Github DMCA Takedown

You may have noticed that our github repository, including the issue tracker and wiki at github is currently not accessible.

This is because the developer of another app filed a DMCA request and github shut down the entire repository.

We're working on a solution, but it is hard to get a response from github, so please be patient.

  • in About
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Project Gadgetbridge

Gadgetbridge is an Open Source Android app for interacting with smart watches, smart wristbands, and other gadgets.

Interacting means

  • alerting about notifications by message display/vibration/LEDs for chat messages, mail, calendar events, weather, location, ...)
  • handling responses
  • tracking fitness data (activity, steps, distance, heart rate, calories, ...)
  • tracking and visualizing your sleep
  • configuring alarms
  • control the music player
  • installing apps on the gadgets
  • updating the firmware
  • live activity display
  • and more
  • in About
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Why Gadgetbridge

Gadgetbridge is an Open Source Android app for interacting with smart watches, smart wristbands, and other gadgets.

This post explains why we create this app and why you should consider using it.

Privacy

Gadgetbridge does not upload your personal data anywhere.

Other apps often require you to create an account at one or more companies and provide personal data like your name, email address, age, size, weight, and more. Smart gadgets then track your daily activity, e.g.

  • in Releases
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Gadgetbridge 0.12.2 finally released!

After two months of hard work we are pleased to announce the availability of Gadgetbridge 0.12.2.

For those who don't know, Gadgetbridge is an Open Source Android app for interacting with smart watches (currently Pebble), fitness trackers (currently Mi Band) which does not send your data to any third parties.

Visible Changes

The list of visible changes in the new version is a quick read:

  • Support for Pebble Health on Firmware 4.0
  • Fixed displaying of deep sleep vs. light sleep for Mi Bands
  • Moved some data import/export operations to a dedicated screen
  • Devices are now displayed even if Bluetooth is turned off