The Redmi Watch 5 Active is not compatible with third-party apps for water sports in the traditional sense. It does not support installing third-party apps directly on the watch, as it runs on Xiaomi's HyperOS, which does not have an open app ecosystem like Wear OS or watchOS[7]. However, the watch does come with built-in features for health tracking and workout modes, including over 140 workout modes, but none of these are specifically designed for tracking water sports[4][5].
Despite having a 5ATM water resistance rating, which means it can withstand water depths of up to 50 meters, the Redmi Watch 5 Active does not include specific workout modes for water sports[3][4]. This limitation makes it less suitable for users looking to track activities like swimming or other aquatic exercises.
To manage and track data from the Redmi Watch 5 Active, users must rely on the Mi Fitness app, which is designed to connect the watch to a smartphone for data synchronization and management[3]. While the Mi Fitness app provides a range of useful features and data tracking, it does not offer integration with third-party apps specifically for water sports.
In summary, while the Redmi Watch 5 Active offers robust water resistance and a variety of workout modes, it lacks specific support for water sports tracking and does not allow the installation of third-party apps to enhance this functionality.
Citations:
[1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redmiwatch5activeapp.redmiwatchlite_redmiwatch5activeapp
[2] https://www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5/
[3] https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/redmi-watch-5-active-review/
[4] https://www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5-active/
[5] https://www.dokkantech.com/products/xiaomi-redmi-watch-5-active-smartwatch-with-2-inch-display-bluetooth-5-3-black
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC7_6mRFWn0
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVch5DoZtQg
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OND0d6NmhLU
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz1m92XWZtA
[10] https://forum.urbandroid.org/t/redmi-watch-5-active-support-request/13195
[11] https://hyperosinsider.com/redmi-watch-5-screen-size-revealed-with-support-of-third-party-apps-with-new-hyperos-2-0/