Pebble Smartwatch App and Corresponding Roon Extension

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Hi folks, I created a Roon remote for the Pebble smartwatch. This company has been resurrected after Google’s acquisition of Fitbit. There are new Pebbles being manufactured and I have one (Pebble Time 2) on order so I thought I’d create an app to work with Roon so I don’t need to open my phone every time I want to adjust the music playing in the house.

It’s pretty basic as far as functionality goes (play/pause, track and zone switching) but I hope to add features as the need arises.

You can download either the source or binary for the app on Github:

Not sure how many here still use Pebble watches or have any of the new ones on order but I would love some feedback on the app. Note that I haven’t tested the app on a physical watch yet (the Pebble Time 2 has yet to be released). But the app should work on older Pebble’s as well.

I hope others find this app to be useful.

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I am a proud Pebble user, but a disappointed Roon user. I hope something comes to Roon soon that makes it a little bit more usable for me, but I’m holding my breath as a lifetime license holder.

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Well, please try out my app if you want, I will be putting it on the app store probably tonight. In the meantime, you can sideload the binary on the github page.

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I’d also be happy to hear about any features that you’d like to see incorporated.

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Ok, the app is now available on the Rebble and Mobile app stores:

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Looks cool - just based on reading.
As I don’t own a Pebble, I was wondering wether the App would work with any Android watch?

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That would be a hard no. This is not an android app.

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OK, thank you! Just an idea.

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Interesting project @J_B :+1:t2::clap:t2::clap:t2:
I have 3 original Pebble watches in a box somewhere (original Kickstarter, Round and Steel) though not sure if I know where the power leads are. I really enjoyed wearing them in the day.

I do think I should donate them to a good new owner, but it’s great to see interesting project like this coming out

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Well if you do find the charger, please try installing this app on your watches. I’d be interested to know how well it works on a physical device. It’s going to be at least two months before I receive mine… :-S

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