OpenClaw Smartwatch Companion App in Development

OpenClaw expands its ecosystem

As part of the OpenClaw project, developer Cronus announced via Twitter the development of an Apple Watch companion app. The announcement came on March 16, 2026 at 7:55 PM and directly addressed the community with a question about desired features.

Community involvement at the forefront

The developer used the social media post to gather early feedback and involve the community in the development process. This approach suggests a user-centered development where the actual needs of the target audience are to be taken into account.

OpenClaw as an open alternative

The OpenClaw project aims to create an open and flexible alternative to proprietary Claw devices. The planned smartwatch app is intended to expand the ecosystem with a mobile component and enable the operation and configuration of devices directly from the watch.

Technical possibilities

Apple Watch apps offer various interfaces for communication with external devices, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and NFC. These technologies could be used for controlling and monitoring Claw devices, provided the corresponding hardware interfaces are available.

Next development steps

The exact feature set of the app has not yet been determined and largely depends on community suggestions. Interested users can contact the developer directly or contribute their ideas in relevant forums.