SEOUL – November 10, 2026 -- DIVEROID's WatchDive, a waterproof housing that turns compatible Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch models into dive computers, launches on Kickstarter in December 2026, with Super Early Bird rewards starting at US$149.
The South Korean underwater technology company built the system for recreational divers who take only one or two trips a year. Instead of buying a separate dive computer, they can use a smartwatch they already own. CEO Jay Kim says the goal is to "make diving technology more accessible."
WatchDive works as a primary dive computer without a phone
The system combines a waterproof housing, integrated sensors and the DIVEROID app. It shows real-time underwater information without a smartphone connection. It runs the Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithm, with depth readings accurate to ±0.1 meters, and shows dive calculations and safety information directly on the watch.
Scuba and Freediving modes are supported to a recommended maximum depth of 40 meters. The display shows real-time depth, dive time and No-Decompression Limit (NDL) information, and gives decompression-stop guidance. Nitrox (EANx) diving is supported.
A pressure-based seal check and a two-year battery cover the hardware
Before entering the water, divers can run a pressure-based check on the housing's seal to help catch potential O-ring or sealing issues. The built-in battery needs no external charging and is designed to last up to two years or more than 500 dives. Authorized service centers handle replacements.
A dedicated physical button turns WatchDive on or off before a dive. Underwater, it opens the digital compass and sets heading markers.
Dive profiles sync with GoPro and Insta360 footage
After surfacing, dive profiles sync automatically with the DIVEROID app, which doubles as a digital logbook. Users can import GoPro or Insta360 footage and match it to their dive profiles, tying photos and videos to the depths and dive-site locations where they were captured.
The housing fits compatible Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch models measuring 38–49 mm. Essential diving functions require no subscription. Users get 5GB of free cloud storage, and additional storage may require a paid subscription.
Worldwide shipping is planned for January through March 2027
Fulfillment is scheduled for January to March 2027. The product carries a two-year warranty covering defects. Battery coverage runs two years or 500 dives, whichever comes first. DIVEROID reminds users to follow their diving training, plan their dives, monitor conditions and adhere to the operating instructions.
This is DIVEROID's return to Kickstarter. Its 2019 campaign for "Universal Pro and mini" raised US$522,097 from 1,493 backers, and fulfillment was completed in February 2020. As of October 2026, the company's smart diving products are used by more than 30,000 divers worldwide.