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## Overview
-The [PineTime](https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/) is an open-source
-smartwatch, created by [PINE64](https://www.pine64.org). Originally
-announced in September 2019, this ARM-based watch is a fantastic option
-for users who want the benefits of a modern smartwatch with the backing
-of open-source components and software.
+The [PineTime](https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/) is an open-source smartwatch,
+created by [PINE64](https://www.pine64.org). Originally announced in September
+2019, this ARM-based watch is a fantastic option for users who want the benefits
+of a modern smartwatch with the backing of open-source components and software.
## Product Specifications
-I won\'t dive into too many details that you can find on [the product
-page](https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/), but I wanted to point out the
-prices for each watch and the primary functions:
+I won't dive into too many details that you can find on [the product
+page](https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/), but I wanted to point out the prices
+for each watch and the primary functions:
1. Price:
- - \$26.99 (Sealed)
- - \$24.99 (Dev Kit)
- - \$51.98 (One Sealed + One Dev Kit)
+ - $26.99 (Sealed)
+ - $24.99 (Dev Kit)
+ - $51.98 (One Sealed + One Dev Kit)
2. Primary Functionality:
- - Clock (+ Smartphone Sync)
- - Pedometer
- - Heart Rate Monitor
- - Sleep Monitor
- - Calories burned
- - Messaging
- - Smartphone Notifications
- - Media Controls
+ - Clock (+ Smartphone Sync)
+ - Pedometer
+ - Heart Rate Monitor
+ - Sleep Monitor
+ - Calories burned
+ - Messaging
+ - Smartphone Notifications
+ - Media Controls
# Unboxing
-Now, my PineTime was ordered on 2022-02-17, shipped on 2022-02-22, and
-was delivered on 2022-03-23. With the current delays on shipping times
-around the world (and the semiconductor shortage), a month for delivery
-from China seems reasonable to me.
+Now, my PineTime was ordered on 2022-02-17, shipped on 2022-02-22, and was
+delivered on 2022-03-23. With the current delays on shipping times around the
+world (and the semiconductor shortage), a month for delivery from China seems
+reasonable to me.
-The packaging is simple, and the watch comes with instructions,
-technical information, the watch, and a charger (it does not include a
-USB wall adapter).
+The packaging is simple, and the watch comes with instructions, technical
+information, the watch, and a charger (it does not include a USB wall adapter).
-The watch itself was able to turn on immediately when I pulled it out of
-the box, but the battery was depleted and required charging right away.
+The watch itself was able to turn on immediately when I pulled it out of the
+box, but the battery was depleted and required charging right away.
![PineTime Box
Contents](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/pinetime_box_contents.png)
@@ -59,62 +57,60 @@ Contents](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/pinetime_bo
## Watch OS: InfiniTime
-While turning on the watch for the first time, some of the main design
-choices you can see in the watch OS,
+While turning on the watch for the first time, some of the main design choices
+you can see in the watch OS,
[InfiniTime](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/InfiniTime), are:
-- A square bezel, not too thin against the sides of the watch.
-- A simple, rubber band.
-- Basic font and screen pixel design.
-- Swipe gestures to access other screens.
+- A square bezel, not too thin against the sides of the watch.
+- A simple, rubber band.
+- Basic font and screen pixel design.
+- Swipe gestures to access other screens.
![PineTime
Screens](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/pinetime.png)
-The OS itself is fantastic in terms of functionality for me. It does
-exactly what a smartwatch should do - track time, steps, heart rates,
-and connect to another smart device, without being overly burdensome to
-the user.
+The OS itself is fantastic in terms of functionality for me. It does exactly
+what a smartwatch should do - track time, steps, heart rates, and connect to
+another smart device, without being overly burdensome to the user.
-My only gripe so far is that it\'s *really* difficult to swipe to
-different screens, such as pulling down the notification tray. I\'m not
-sure if this is an OS or hardware issue, but it makes it quite hard to
-quickly move around the screens.
+My only gripe so far is that it's *really* difficult to swipe to different
+screens, such as pulling down the notification tray. I'm not sure if this is an
+OS or hardware issue, but it makes it quite hard to quickly move around the
+screens.
-However, my absolute favorite design choice is that the button the side
-turns the screen on and off and tilting/waving my wrist doesn\'t
-accidentally turn on the screen. With other watches, I absolutely hated
-not being able to turn off the raise-to-wake or wave features (i.e.,
-blinding myself while wearing a watch at night because I moved my arm).
+However, my absolute favorite design choice is that the button the side turns
+the screen on and off and tilting/waving my wrist doesn't accidentally turn on
+the screen. With other watches, I absolutely hated not being able to turn off
+the raise-to-wake or wave features (i.e., blinding myself while wearing a watch
+at night because I moved my arm).
## iOS App: InfiniLink
Since I am using iOS as my primary mobile device OS, I am using the
-[InfiniLink](https://github.com/xan-m/InfiniLink) app to connect my
-watch.
+[InfiniLink](https://github.com/xan-m/InfiniLink) app to connect my watch.
This app provides the following for PineTime owners:
-- Firmware updates
-- Steps
-- Charts
-- Notifications
+- Firmware updates
+- Steps
+- Charts
+- Notifications
-I mashed up a few screenshots to show off the home page, menu, firmware
-update, and notification test screens:
+I mashed up a few screenshots to show off the home page, menu, firmware update,
+and notification test screens:
![InfiniLink
Home](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/infinilink_home.png)
-Another big feature of InfiniLink is the ability to track pedometer
-steps in a collection of beautiful graphs, with the option to change
-your step goal and add in manual steps.
+Another big feature of InfiniLink is the ability to track pedometer steps in a
+collection of beautiful graphs, with the option to change your step goal and add
+in manual steps.
![InfiniLink
Steps](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/infinilink_steps.png)
-Finally, there are charts to display the battery percentage and heart
-rates over time. This area also comes with an option to clear data.
+Finally, there are charts to display the battery percentage and heart rates over
+time. This area also comes with an option to clear data.
![InfiniLink
Charts](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/infinilink_charts.png)
@@ -123,36 +119,34 @@ Charts](https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20220409-pinetime-smart-watch/infinilink_ch
## Pros
-After wearing my watch for a few weeks, I have mostly positive thoughts
-about the watch so far. In the past, I have owned smartwatches by
-FitBit, Fossil, Apple, etc. - **but I prefer the PineTime over all of
-those watches**.
+After wearing my watch for a few weeks, I have mostly positive thoughts about
+the watch so far. In the past, I have owned smartwatches by FitBit, Fossil,
+Apple, etc. - **but I prefer the PineTime over all of those watches**.
-The PineTime strips out all the unnecessary features and performs the
-functions that it provides effectively and efficiently.
+The PineTime strips out all the unnecessary features and performs the functions
+that it provides effectively and efficiently.
-The battery life is amazing on this device. By default, the watch seems
-to last anywhere from a few days to a week before dying.
+The battery life is amazing on this device. By default, the watch seems to last
+anywhere from a few days to a week before dying.
-And of course, it\'s open source and backed by some of the most
-dedicated enthusiasts and developers I\'ve seen. Watching the Matrix
-channel, forums, and website have been exciting to see.
+And of course, it's open source and backed by some of the most dedicated
+enthusiasts and developers I've seen. Watching the Matrix channel, forums, and
+website have been exciting to see.
## Cons
-If I had to complain about anything, it would simply be the small bugs
-in some features that can be contributed to the companion apps more than
-the watch itself.
+If I had to complain about anything, it would simply be the small bugs in some
+features that can be contributed to the companion apps more than the watch
+itself.
-A regular user would want native notification support out-of-the-box,
-which is the biggest item not working for me at the moment.
+A regular user would want native notification support out-of-the-box, which is
+the biggest item not working for me at the moment.
-My only other complaint is that the battery indicator on the watch
-doesn\'t seem accurate when it\'s nearing depletion - it seems that
-there\'s a bit of battery life left and then my watch is dead very
-suddenly after. This could just be me misinterpreting the battery level
-icons, but it has fooled me a few times into thinking I had more battery
-left than I actually did.
+My only other complaint is that the battery indicator on the watch doesn't seem
+accurate when it's nearing depletion - it seems that there's a bit of battery
+life left and then my watch is dead very suddenly after. This could just be me
+misinterpreting the battery level icons, but it has fooled me a few times into
+thinking I had more battery left than I actually did.
-Other than those small items, I really do love this watch and am glad I
-replaced my Apple Watch with the PineTime.
+Other than those small items, I really do love this watch and am glad I replaced
+my Apple Watch with the PineTime.