{"id":289852,"date":"2026-02-18T11:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/289852\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:24:10","slug":"asteroidos-2-0-open-source-smartwatch-os-released-now-supports-around-30-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/289852\/","title":{"rendered":"AsteroidOS 2.0 open-source smartwatch OS released, now supports around 30 devices"},"content":{"rendered":"

AsteroidOS 2.0 Linux-based, open-source smartwatch operating system has just been released with features such as always-on display support, Tilt-to-Wake, a customizable QuickPanel, multiple launcher styles, Nightstand mode, performance improvements, and support for about 30 devices.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a long journey. We first noted the open-source project in 2016<\/a> when Florent Revest showcased\u00a0a basic user experience on the LG G Watch<\/a>, just before giving a talk at FOSDEM 2016<\/a> introducing AsteroidOS. This was followed by the launch of the Connect Watch<\/a> (crowdfunded) AsteroidOS smartwatch in 2017 by a French company (which didn\u2019t get funded), and AsteroidOS 1.0 was released in 2018<\/a>. So it\u2019s been ten years since it all started, and the developers have now released AsteroidOS 2.0.<\/p>\n

\"AsteroidOS<\/a><\/p>\n

AsteroidOS 2.0 highlights:<\/p>\n

New features<\/p>\n

Always-on Display, Tilt-to-wake, Palm-to-sleep
\nHeart rate monitor app
\nInitial step counting support
\nMusic volume control
\nCompass support
\nSupport for Bluetooth HID and Audio<\/p>\n

Design, Usability, and App Improvements<\/p>\n

New QuickPanel\u00a0with more settings toggles, app shortcuts
\nSeven new app launchers
\nEnhanced Wallpaper and Watchface gallery, along with new wallpapers
\nNightstand mode to use your watch as a bedside clock or simply show charging much more clearly.
\nNew background animation for more organic feeling of \u201cbreathing\u201d.
\nDiamonds \u2013\u00a0A 2048-like game
\nWeather app design overhaul with different fonts (e.g. Noto Sans system font), improved legibility, and presentation of very long place names.
\nTimer app redesign \u2013 Round watches optimization, background execution support.
\nFlashlight app
\nAnimated Bootsplash logo
\nRound screens with a flat tyre shape are now supported.
\nCalculator app with new layout
\nImproved button layout for easier operation and better legibility, especially on round displays.
\nMore translations \u2013 49 languages in total, and\u00a020 languages added since the last release.
\nEtc\u2026<\/p>\n

Performance and System Enhancements<\/p>\n

Optimized rendering resulting in smoother animations and transitions.
\nBattery Life Improvements to extend battery life during daily use.
\nStability Fixes<\/p>\n

\"AsteroidOS<\/a>Heart rate monitor app, new QuickPanel, Weather app, and round screen with flat tyre shape support<\/p>\n

AsteroidOS works with several synchronization clients, notably the AsteroidOS Sync<\/a> Android app, the Gadgetbridge project<\/a> (Android), a popular solution that works with a range of commercial smartwatches as well, the Amazfish client<\/a> for SailfishOS and Linux Desktop, and Telescope<\/a> for UBports Ubuntu Touch.<\/p>\n

\"Telescope<\/a>Telescope client for AsteroidOS<\/p>\n

AsteroidOS 1.0 supported the following devices:<\/p>\n

LG G Watch, LG G Watch Urbane, LG G Watch R
\nAsus Zenwatch 1, Asus Zenwatch 2, Asus Zenwatch 3
\nSony Smartwatch 3
\nSoftware emulator for testing and development<\/p>\n

AsteroidOS 2.0 adds more:<\/p>\n

Fossil Gen 4, 5, 6 watches
\nHuawei Watch<\/a> and Watch 2
\nLG Watch W7
\nMoto 360 2015
\nMTK6580 (harmony\/inharmony) \u2013 I assume a range of devices based on MT6580
\nOPPO Watch
\nPolar M600
\nTicwatch C2+ & C2, Ticwatch E & S<\/a>, Ticwatch E2 & S2, TicwatchPro, Pro 2020 and LTE, and Ticwatch Pro 3<\/p>\n

Experimental\/partial support was also added for Casio WSD-F10\/F20 (note: some users have bricked their watch), LG Watch Urbane 2, Moto 360 1st gen, Samsung Gear 2, and Samsung Gear Live. Many of the watches are older models, but that\u2019s fitting for the project since environmental responsibility leading to reduced electronic waste is one of the goals of the project, along with privacy and education.<\/p>\n

You can check out some of the user-facing changes and UI performance in AsteroidOS 2.0 in the 7-minute video below, featuring various Ticwatch, OPPO, Casio, Fossil, LG, and Huawei smartwatches.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find more details on the project\u2019s GitHub account<\/a>, the announcement<\/a>, and the official website<\/a>. Timo K\u00f6nnecke (moWerk), AsteroidOS team contributor and maintainer, contacted us about the release and also mentioned that they are always looking for hardware porters for new watches or bug fixes on existing ones (C programming), app & watchface developers familiar with QML\/Qt and JavaScript, as well as translators, testers, designers, and documentation writers.<\/p>\n

\"Jean<\/p>\n

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.<\/p>\n

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