This might be the time to ask: Does anybody know of an activity tracker (like the Pebble or FitBit devices) that doesn't need to upload data to a distant server in order to analyze and give me insights? I want a piece of software for OS X or Windows that can sync with the device and help me interpret the data. I want to store the data myself and I don't want to be dependent on an internet connection.
Is there such a device? Or, should I just accept has the data collection economy has penetrated all aspects of our lives?
That seems to be exactly what apple is trying to do with healthkit/healthbook. Store that data for apps so they dont have to worry about privacy/security. So any device that would sync with healthbook would do this for you (so long as you could disable third party service syncing)
Misfit on Pebble doesn't upload on Android, that feature is currently disabled. It provides one week graphs of sleep and activity right on the watch itself.
I think they've since fixed this on iOS, at least for synching to the phone app (which was temporarily disabled as well on iOS). It looks like it now syncs as soon as the app is fired up. However, I'm not sure that the Pebble app even requires the Misfit mobile app. So you could just run the Pebble app, and remember to look at the stats on the watch at least once a week.
Yes. Polar lower level monitors will do this. They don't have Bluetooth, but will analyze stuff right on the watch. Workout-only, but it's a fantastic way to boost your workouts.
Is there such a device? Or, should I just accept has the data collection economy has penetrated all aspects of our lives?