Index S2, Smart Scale with Wireless Connectivity, Measure Body Fat, Muscle, Bone Mass, Body Water% and More, Black (010-02294-02)

Easy to set up and sync with my Garmin account. Excellent display window for my old eyes!

When I buy a new product like this scale I look through the online reviews. I usually start with 1 star and then look through the others higher reviews. I noticed thst this scales one star reviews complain about WIFI connectivity, set up difficulty and then there are extensive reviews on the accuracy of the BMI and other measurements. I just opened the scale 15 minutes ago, put the batteries in the scale, it immediately paired on the first try with the Garmin Connect app on my iPhone. I then connected to my home WIFI with no issues on first try. The scale took about 10 minutes to up date its internal software. I stepped on the scale and it ran through its first calculations. They are pretty spot on. I’m replacing this with a fitbit scale so the data all pairs with the connect app. The fitbit scale is pretty accurate and the Garmin scale came back with the exact same BMI and body fat % the FITBit measured. I’ll have to see how it works as I get into shape and if it changes, or if I have additional problems. For now, right out of the box, scale worked flawlessly, and on the first set of measurements, it appears to be spot on with my Fitbit scale.

I wanted to love this scale, but sadly this scale just doesn't work the way that it should. The scale does not connect to certain WiFi networks and will not consistently sync your data to your Garmin Connect account. For this reason, I am returning this scale. More details below: I am in the Garmin Ecosystem. I have the Forerunner watch, the Edge bike computer, the cadence sensors, the speed sensors, and the Garmin Connect application. I like the quality of Garmin's products. I like the way they are designed around their users (e.g. The Forerunner watch uses buttons instead of a touch-screen because a touch-screen doesn't work with sweaty hands). They meet my needs and they work consistently. I wanted to love this scale, but it does not meet Garmin's quality standards for use. I wanted to get a scale that would record my body metrics and sync my data to Garmin Connect. I looked at some third party offerings, like Withings, but found that most of the time I would have to sync my data to one app, then walk it through another app, before I could get it into Garmin Connect where the rest of my health and performance data is. For this reason, the Garmin Index S2 made the most sense. It would sync all of my data to Garmin Connect and I could stay within a single application. When I opened the box, I was very impressed with the build quality. The scale is quite solidly built. In the box, you get 4 batteries, and some extra feet for using the scale on a carpeted surface. I popped the included batteries into the scale and started it up. Setting up the scale seems simple at first. You pair the scale to your phone using Garmin Connect, then proceed with the setup process. You add a nickname for yourself (The scale can sync to 16 unique users), and then you input your WiFi details. The scale says it is online, and you're ready to go. Simple... Or so I thought. I stepped onto the scale, and it gave me my weight. But instead of recognizing me as the user, the only user on the scale at this point, it says I am a guest user. Well that is odd, why wouldn't it recognize me? I go onto the Garmin forums looking for help. The scale, despite having Bluetooth, does not use Bluetooth to sync anything. It is only used for initial setup. Instead, the scale uses WiFi to sync data. I find that some users are also having trouble with their WiFi networks, and that pairing it to their phone as a hotspot works better. So I give this a try to add my phones hotspot as a WiFi network. The way that you do this is a bit unintuitive. You hold "Reset" on the bottom of the device, which doesn't actually reset the scale, but instead puts the device back into Bluetooth pairing mode. Once it is in this mode, you can add another WiFi network to your device. Note that if you do this, your scale will have a status of "WiFi setup incomplete" within your Garmin Connect devices section. So now, with my phones hotspot on, I try weighing myself again. This time, it recognizes me correctly, and gives me my body composition data as well (BMI, Bodyfat %, Muscle mass, etc.). But when I go into my Garmin Connect application on my phone, it still does not show up. The data just doesn't want to sync over. I try a few more times before it finally shows anything in my app. The syncing seems to be really inconsistent. I've had it sync over within a couple minutes, and I've had it take as long as several hours. The scale just doesn't want to sync over WiFi. Garmin's website is not helpful when it comes to troubleshooting. Is it a port issue? Does it need a reserved IP address? Does it need 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz WiFi? Why doesn't the device work over Bluetooth when it knows the user that is using it (and you can tap to select other users if it ever gets it wrong)? The primary function of this scale is to measure my body composition and weight, then sync it to Garmin Connect. It needs to work more reliably and conveniently than if I want to mark this data myself, manually. But at this point, it doesn't do that. For that reason, I am returning this scale. I am extremely disappointed in this scale. It is clear that Garmin released a product that was not fully thought out.

I’ve been using the Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale for a while now and it’s been a great addition to my overall fitness tracking setup. The setup process was quick and easy, and it paired right away with Garmin Connect and my Garmin Fenix 8. Once connected, everything syncs automatically, which makes tracking progress really convenient. Step on the scale and the data shows up in the app without having to think about it. What I like most is how well it fits into the Garmin ecosystem. It tracks a wide range of metrics like body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and body water, and all of that data helps contribute to Garmin’s overall health insights like projected fitness age. Seeing those trends over time is really motivating. Like any smart scale, the body composition numbers should be viewed as close estimates rather than exact measurements, but they’re very useful for tracking progress and trends over time. Overall, this is a well-designed smart scale that works perfectly with Garmin devices. If you already use Garmin wearables like the Fenix series, this is a great way to round out your health and fitness tracking. Highly recommended.

I’ve read reviews saying it is difficult to set up, but I thought set up was easy. Connects easy with Garmin connect app. Display is bright and readable. I question the accuracy of body composition measurements, but I also don’t know what can be reasonably expected from a home scale. It is an expensive scale for what it does, but the connectivity and app integration is nice.

I'm all in on my garmin watch, and this pairs well with it! Collects not only weight, but also data like muscle mass, etc. I'm sure it's not the most accurate device on the planet, but it's interesting!

Setup wasn't very difficult even though it requires Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. Once setup, it is a breeze to use while all your weight data is being captured and forwarded to Garmin Connect. Once there you can even link in your doctor so they can review the data. The scale's price was inline with equivalent competitors so it was a no-brainer but the blood pressure monitor is a hefty premium over competitors. I took a chance that having BP data auto-captured would prove valuable and has been. Simply step on the scale, wait a moment, and step off and all your weight and BMI data is auto-synchronized to Garmin Connect to join all your workout data captured by your Garmin smartwatch or bike computer.

I like Garmin so I am keeping it but overall I am kinda bummed out. It is not bad but I expected more for the price. The scale has weight fluctuations sometimes literally seconds later. These are often remediated by taring the scale but still. It only supports 2.4GHz WiFi and up to WPA2. The body fat calculations are off but I have yet to see a scale be good at that. It is also annoying that you have to tap or essentially shake the thing to get it to wake. Stepping on it doesn't always wake it up. I like how it looks. I like the morning weather display. It syncs seamlessly with Garmin Connect. Setup was not hard but I am more technically experienced than the average user. Still, in the end, it is basically an okay scale with WiFi that syncs to an app. Should be priced at $80 or less in my opinion.