Smartwatch sync app

jiho · 8 May 2021, 13:17

Warning: I removed gattool support from the latest builds. This causes devices on stable to not be able to communicate to the paired watches as the current BlueZ (bluetoothctl) version is not able to send GATT commands.

Working build for xenial which includes support for gatttool: https://gitlab.com/jiiho1/uwatch/uploads/c4dd2cffae019106bebab9641f69c4b1/uwatch.jiho_0.1_all.click

What works:

Searching and adding devices from within the app (to connect the device automatically, use System Settings)
Sync time on the watch upon connecting
Sync battery level
Sync heart rate
Sync firmware version
Sync device name
Sync hardware revision
Sync steps (available in firmware version 1.7.0 and higher)
Graphs to display synced data over time
Automatically fetch data regularly

Things I want to implement or things I'm currently working on:

Calculate burnt calories (will be calclated by steps per day)
Notifications
Music controls
(Maybe an indicator)

Also I am currently focusing on the PineTime with InfiniTime.

Source code: https://gitlab.com/jiiho1/uwatch
uGatt: https://gitlab.com/jiiho/ugatt (GattTool for Ubuntu Touch)

TotalSonic · 5 Aug 2021, 17:19

The start looks great. What watches running what operating systems is your app going to be compatible with? There is currently the Telescope app that works very well for syncing to smart watches running Asteroid OS (I use it with my LG G Watch R and Urbane) - and RockWork which syncs to Pebble watches as well.

Best regards,
Steve Berson

jiho · 8 May 2021, 17:49

Currently I am working with a PineTime with InfiniTime installed.

This is actually my first attempt to write an app that communicates with smartwatches, so I have no idea how the communication usually happens between the watch and the phone/computer.

As long as the device is using BLE some form of communication should be possible at least.

I was also looking into ways to communicate with wearOS watches and Fitbit devices.
I haven't put a lot of thoughts into them yet though...

magnargj · 11 Aug 2021, 16:49

@jiho just received my pinetime, and just want to express my hopes and enthusiasm for your work!

Josué · 12 Aug 2021, 10:01

I'm waiting to have a companion app for pinetime :beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:
Looks like the gitlab links are broken or you have a closed profile. I hope you have sucess with the app. I'll keep an eye here

Moem · 12 Aug 2021, 13:02

I use Rockwork myself, which works with Pebble watches, and I can confirm that having a good app that allows using a smartwatch on UT is all kinds of awesome.
Keep on keeping on, you will certainly help make UT more popular!

jiho · 13 Aug 2021, 21:00

@josué thank you very much!
I don't know what's wrong with the links... I made them publicly available. Please try that one: https://gitlab.com/jiiho/uwatch/-/tree/main

I too hope that I'll be able to create an app that is actually usable. It is my very first QML app (and Open Source project), so I'll see how it goes.

OhneZ · 14 Aug 2021, 21:54

Very good work.
You have my respect.
At the moment I am using Sailfish OS. There is the app (in open repos) Amazfish.
PineTime is also being developed there.
Maybe you can get help there if you need it. Maybe Amazfit devices would also be interesting for you.

Josué · 15 Aug 2021, 09:52

@jiho It already works. Thanks!

jiho · 16 Aug 2021, 09:11

@ohnez I would love to be able to support Amazfit devices! Unfortunately I don't have one so I either need help here or I might get one later.

jiho · 16 Aug 2021, 09:12

@magnargj Thanks! If you'd like to try it out, the CI in gitlab should work now.

magnargj · 16 Aug 2021, 10:50

@jiho Fantastic! Thanks. I was able to install the click package sucessfully, but the app seems to struggle with pairing with the watch. I suspect something is wrong with the bluetooth functionality of the phone. I'm investigating eagerly...

jiho · 16 Aug 2021, 21:38

@magnargj Which firmware version is currently installed on your PineTime? I also have troubles connecting to a PineTime with InfiniTime 1.3.0. Neither the system settings nor my app are able to connect.

magnargj · 17 Aug 2021, 05:56

@jiho it's 1.3.0. And I manage to connect to other bluetooth devices such as my wife's headphones... So, I think there might be the firmware... It works with my pinephone and siglo... Curtently waiting for the battery to drain sice I managed to send it into a never ending bootloop yesterday

Lakotaubp · 24 Aug 2021, 17:51

@jiho Have a PineTime on the way now so will give this a try when it arrives.

bradman1171 · 28 Aug 2021, 23:14

@lakotaubp Did you get any luck?

I have a Pixel 3a Ubuntu Touch and I am very interested in getting a pinetime as a smartwatch when its finished or workable!

Lakotaubp · 29 Aug 2021, 04:34

@bradman1171 Only just dispatched from China.S o still waiting.

jiho · 31 Aug 2021, 11:00

@lakotaubp Very nice!
Be aware though that UT does not seem to be able to connect, if the firmware version 1.3.0 is installed.

Many things are not yet implemented, but I am getting there. OTA support and notifications will probably be the next things I'm going to implement.

magnargj · 31 Aug 2021, 14:40

Hey @jiho ! Which firmware version do you use? I guess 1.2 is second best, when 1.3 doesn't work?

heyspencerb · 31 Aug 2021, 17:10

@jiho Are you willing to take pull requests? I was actually thinking about trying to make my own version of this app but then I found out you're already pretty far in! I have an PineTime and Pixel 3a with UT, and I also have a lot of experience with C++.