Privacy Through Simplicity
The Feifuns no-Bluetooth tracker takes an unusual approach to privacy: it simply can't connect to anything. No app, no Bluetooth, no WiFi—just a standalone pedometer watch. In an era of data harvesting, there's something refreshing about that.
The Privacy Paradox
While Feifuns is a Chinese company (Shenzhen BBP Industrial Limited), this specific model's complete lack of connectivity means your child's data stays on the watch and nowhere else. It's privacy by design, even if unintentional.
What You Get
- Step counter
- Calorie and distance estimates
- Timer and stopwatch
- Alarm clock
- IP68 water resistance (splash/rain, limited swimming)
- 12-15 day battery life
What You Don't Get
- App connectivity
- Data syncing or history
- Heart rate monitoring
- Accurate distance tracking (reviews note 50%+ variance)
- Durability (screen cracking reported)
The Reality Check
At $25, you get what you pay for. Reviews are mixed (3.4/5 stars), with complaints about accuracy and durability. One reviewer noted distances were off by 1.5 miles on a 2.5 mile walk.
But if your goal is simply getting kids excited about counting steps without worrying about data privacy, this accomplishes that at minimal cost and zero privacy risk.