--- title: 8 Years Later, Linux-based AsteroidOS 2.0 is Here to Add... description: AsteroidOS 2.0, a Linux-based open-source smartwatch operating system, has been released after 8 years. Built on OpenEmbedded with Qt/QML, it brings modern... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/8-years-later-linux-based-asteroidos-2-0-is-here-to-add-new-life-to-your-old-smartwatch-fnyswuqp3 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: 8 Years Later, Linux-based AsteroidOS 2.0 is Here to Add New Life to Your Old Smartwatch | daily.dev og:description: AsteroidOS 2.0, a Linux-based open-source smartwatch operating system, has been released after 8 years. 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Built on OpenEmbedded with Qt/QML, it brings modern features like always-on display, tilt-to-wake, heart rate monitoring, and step counting. The release includes 15 new watch models support (Fossil Gen 4/5/6, Huawei Watch, TicWatch Pro 3), redesigned UI with customizable QuickPanel, 49 language support, and improved Android companion app. The project focuses on privacy, extending device lifespan, and community contribution, offering an alternative to proprietary platforms like Wear OS and watchOS. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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