AsteroidOS is a Linux-based platform that may be the Wear OS alternative you were looking for

A Linux-based smartwatch platform that could function as an alternative to Android Wear OS is now finally available for download.[caption id="attachment_4474497" align="alignleft" width="380"]

AsteriodOS allows for a lot of customisation. Image: Engadget[/caption]Called AsteroidOS, the OS can display notifications, show weather-related data, calendar entries, set alarms and timers and also control music playback. AsteroidOS has also thrown in a Software Development Kit (SDK) into the mix for developers who love to tinker around with watch faces and also for those are interested in creating custom applications for smartwatches.According to a report by Engadget, AsteroidOS is in its nascent stage as of now, but to use it right now, one does need to have a smartwatch which runs Wear OS. As per the report, the OS is currently supported by the LG G Watch, LG G Watch Urbane, LG G Watch R, Asus Zenwatch 1, Asus Zenwatch 2, Asus Zenwatch 3 and Sony Smartwatch 3.

To help you through the installation process and also since installing custom operating systems on a smartwatch is not an everyday thing, the AsteriodOS team has put together a tutorial video. The tutorial also shows you how to dual-boot and run both Wear OS and AsteroidOS on the same device.AsteriodOS will in the future roll out for a number of newer smartwatches such as the Huawei Watch and the Samsung Gear S.