{"id":95335,"date":"2025-07-26T23:54:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T23:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/95335\/"},"modified":"2025-07-26T23:54:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T23:54:16","slug":"waveshare-esp32-s3-watch-devkit-features-amoled-touch-screen-supports-on-device-ai-voice-interaction-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/95335\/","title":{"rendered":"Waveshare ESP32-S3 watch devkit features AMOLED touch screen, supports on-device AI voice interaction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Waveshare has recently released the <strong>ESP32-S3 2.06-inch AMOLED Touch, <\/strong>an ESP32-S3-based watch devkit with Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5, and offline voice recognition in a watch-style enclosure.<\/p>\n<p>We have written about various ESP32-S3-powered smartwatches in the past. Some examples include the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnx-software.com\/2024\/07\/25\/tinywatch-s3-is-an-open-source-customizable-smartwatch-powered-by-esp32-s3-soc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TinyWatch S3<\/a> open-source device with various sensors, but no battery or a strap, and the more complete LILYGO\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnx-software.com\/2023\/06\/14\/t-watch-s3-esp32-s3-smartwatch-supports-wifi-bluetooth-le-and-lora-connectivity\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">T-Watch S3<\/a> with LoRa, audio, and a built-in battery. Compared to both of those, the Waveshare ESP32-S3 watch stands out with a 2.06-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, a\u00a0 6-axis IMU, two digital microphones, an ES8311 audio codec, an RTC (PCF85063), and AXP2101 PMIC with lithium battery support. The watch also features a microSD card slot, a USB Type-C port, programmable buttons, and reserved I2C\/UART\/USB headers for communications.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnx-software.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Waveshare-ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06-A-ESP32-S3-watch-development-board.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-154380 size-medium\" title=\"Waveshare ESP32 S3 Touch AMOLED 2.06 A ESP32 S3 watch development board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Waveshare-ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06-A-ESP32-S3-watch-development-board-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06 - A ESP32 S3 watch development board\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06 specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SoC \u2013 Espressif\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnx-software.com\/2021\/01\/02\/esp32-s3-dual-core-wifi-and-bluetooth-le-5-soc-supports-ai-acceleration-for-aiot-applications\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ESP32-S3R8<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>CPU \u2013 Dual-core Tensilica LX7 microcontroller up to 240 MHz with vector instructions for AI acceleration<\/li>\n<li>Memory \u2013 8MB PSRAM<\/li>\n<li>Wireless \u2013 WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0 LE + Mesh connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Storage \u2013 32MB SPI flash, microSD card socket<\/li>\n<li>Display\n<ul>\n<li>2.06-inch AMOLED, 410\u00a0 x 502 resolution, 16.7M colors, 600cd\/m\u00b2 brightness (CO5300 QSPI controller)<\/li>\n<li>Capacitive touch with FT3168 controller (I2C)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Audio\n<ul>\n<li>Dual digital mic with ES7210 echo cancellation via ES8311 codec<\/li>\n<li>Speakers for audio out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>USB \u2013 USB Type-C port for power and programming<\/li>\n<li>Sensor \u2013 QMI8658 6-axis IMU (Accel + Gyro)<\/li>\n<li>Misc\n<ul>\n<li>PWR &amp; BOOT buttons<\/li>\n<li>Reserved pads for UART, I2C, USB<\/li>\n<li>PCF85063 RTC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Power\n<ul>\n<li>5V via USB-C port<\/li>\n<li>2-pin Li-ion battery connector<\/li>\n<li>AXP2101 PMIC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions\n<ul>\n<li>Watch body \u2013 50.80 x 42.00 mm<\/li>\n<li>Watch face \u2013 40.51 x 33.09 mm<\/li>\n<li>Straps \u2013 250 x 20 mm<\/li>\n<li>Thickness \u2013 13.60 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Weight \u2013 TBD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnx-software.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ESP32-S3-Smart-Watch-Case.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-154377 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"ESP32 S3 Smart Watch Case\" alt=\"ESP32 S3 Smart Watch Interfaces\" width=\"720\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ESP32-S3-Smart-Watch-Case-720x482.jpg\"  data- data-eio-rwidth=\"720\" data-eio-rheight=\"482\"\/><\/a>ESP32-S3 Smart Watch Interfaces\n<\/p>\n<p>The watch can be programmed with either the ESP-IDF framework or the Arduino IDE. More information, including example code setup instructions, hardware documentation, etc., can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waveshare.com\/wiki\/ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wiki<\/a>. The factory firmware has a graphical interface (shown in the top photo) based on esp-brookesia with touch, display, audio capture, audio playback, clock, gyroscope, photo\/video playback, and PMU control.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnx-software.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ESP32-S3-AMOLED-Watch-Factory-Firmware.webp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-154401 lazyload\" title=\"ESP32-S3 AMOLED Watch Factory Firmware\" alt=\"ESP32-S3 AMOLED Watch Factory Firmware\" width=\"720\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ESP32-S3-AMOLED-Watch-Factory-Firmware-720x433.webp.webp\"  data- data-eio-rwidth=\"720\" data-eio-rheight=\"433\"\/><\/a>Factory firmware UI<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnx-software.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ESP32-S3-Smart-Watch-Pin-definition.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-154378 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"ESP32 S3 Smart Watch Pin definition\" alt=\"ESP32 S3 Smart Watch Pin definition\" width=\"625\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ESP32-S3-Smart-Watch-Pin-definition-625x720.jpg\"  data- data-eio-rwidth=\"625\" data-eio-rheight=\"720\"\/><\/a>ESP32-S3 Smart Watch Hardware Overview\n<\/p>\n<p>The ESP32-S3 watch development kit is available on <a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_oolsvPA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AliExpress for $31.49<\/strong><\/a> or $34.19\u00a0with battery, on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4o2hoU3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon for $38.99<\/a><\/strong>, and on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waveshare.com\/esp32-s3-touch-amoled-2.06.htm?aff_id=cnxsoft\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Waveshare<\/strong> <strong>official<\/strong> <strong>store for $29.99\/$31.99<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Debashis Das\" class=\"avatar avatar-100 photo lazyload\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753574056_754_3746a4b12bb7f9d6ad70fdf2c1886c0ee5dece45404f2945e5efceb71716ca73\" decoding=\"async\"  data-eio-rwidth=\"100\" data-eio-rheight=\"100\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Debashis Das is a technical content writer and embedded engineer with over five years of experience in the industry. With expertise in Embedded C, PCB Design, and SEO optimization, he effectively blends difficult technical topics with clear communication<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support CNX Software! Donate via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnx-software.com\/donate-cryptocurrencies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cryptocurrencies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cnxsoft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">become a Patron<\/a> on Patreon, or purchase goods on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SXubZ0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DmGIIRT\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aliexpress<\/a><\/strong>. We also use affiliate links in articles to earn commissions if you make a purchase after clicking on those links.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Waveshare has recently released the ESP32-S3 2.06-inch AMOLED Touch, an ESP32-S3-based watch devkit with Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":85941,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[29542,58059,18073,30727,58060,58061,54753,58062,705,24924,158,58063,67,132,68,18991,58064,20267,715],"class_list":{"0":"post-95335","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gadgets","8":"tag-amoled","9":"tag-arduino","10":"tag-artificial-intelligence-ai","11":"tag-battery","12":"tag-ble","13":"tag-devkit","14":"tag-display","15":"tag-esp32","16":"tag-gadgets","17":"tag-iot","18":"tag-technology","19":"tag-touchscreen","20":"tag-united-states","21":"tag-unitedstates","22":"tag-us","23":"tag-watch","24":"tag-waveshare","25":"tag-wearables","26":"tag-wifi"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114922236563104221","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95335\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85941"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}