Redditor Hacks €299 Smartwatch Alternative With Fitbit Air to Turn Analog Watches Smart
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Updated · Android Central · Jun 3
Redditor Hacks €299 Smartwatch Alternative With Fitbit Air to Turn Analog Watches Smart
3 articles · Updated · Android Central · Jun 3
Summary
Reddit user u/stm2657 showed how a Fitbit Air band can be threaded through an analog watch’s spring bars, creating a single wearable that tracks fitness without replacing the traditional dial.
The setup works because screenless trackers like Fitbit Air can sit behind the watch face, but it requires a case with enough clearance around the spring bars and may need extra parts.
The result is presented as a cleaner option than “double-wristing” two separate devices, though the user said the experiment is still imperfect and likely needs trial and error.
A pricier commercial alternative already exists: Paris-based Smartlet sells a universal metal bracelet for €299, or about $348.66, that pairs analog watches with smartwatches across major brands.