Polar has announced a new collaboration with Motorola ahead of the launch of a new smartwatch. The upcoming Moto Watch will feature Polar’s full suite of science-backed wellness, fitness, and recovery tools through its Powered by Polar licensing program.
The company’s CEO has hinted back in October a new partnership is coming. This appears to be it.
A new partner joins the Polar platform
While Motorola hasn’t officially revealed the watch just yet, there is talk a Moto Watch 360 is around the corner. All that has been confirmed is that the new watch will offer a 47mm aluminum frame with a stainless steel crown, a Gorilla Glass 3 lens, IP68 water resistance rated at 1 ATM, and on-device audio hardware including a microphone and speaker.
This new partnership signals a step forward for both companies. Polar will provide the software backbone for health and activity tracking, allowing Motorola to deliver deeper insights without needing to develop its own physiological engine.
The device will include Polar’s capabilities in sleep monitoring, training feedback, recovery status, and more. These algorithms have been validated over decades through Polar’s own wearables and refined using data from millions of users.
It’s a familiar smartwatch form factor, but with a stronger focus on health tracking. Motorola will be tapping into Polar’s existing library of metrics, which were built through long-term research rather than quick software iteration.
Polar continues to extend its reach
This partnership is part of a broader shift for Polar. Rather than limiting its technology to its own hardware, the company has started licensing it out. The “Powered by Polar” initiative is central to this approach. It gives other brands access to Polar’s tested algorithms, from training load and recovery analysis to readiness scores and sleep quality breakdowns.
Casio was among the first to join. Its G‑Shock GBD‑H2000 line included Polar’s software, blending rugged hardware with fitness tracking depth. Jabra has also used Polar features in fitness earbuds. These deals show how Polar’s presence has quietly expanded across different product categories.
Motorola adds another dimension to that list. The brand is best known for its phones, but its entry into wellness-focused wearables backed by Polar marks a shift toward more meaningful health integration.
What to expect next
The Moto Watch has not yet been officially unveiled, and launch timing is still unclear. But the announcement of the partnership confirms that Motorola is serious about deepening the health experience on its next wearable. It won’t just be about notifications or step counts.
For Polar, this continues a trend. Instead of trying to compete with every brand directly through hardware, the company is positioning itself as a trusted foundation for others. That’s likely to mean more deals like this in future, especially as wearables evolve into broader health companions. It represents a great alternative source of income for the outfit.
The Moto Watch will be the first time Polar’s platform appears inside a Motorola product. Judging by the press release, this will likely be the start of a long-term collaboration between the two companies.
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