Index S2 Smart Scale
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Why We Like The Index S2 Smart Scale
Whether you're training for a tri, making a commitment to getting healthy, or just working on getting ready for summer, Garmin's Index Smart Scale makes sticking to your plan a whole lot easier. It does all the classic scale things: weighing in pounds, kilograms, and even stone. It also tracks body mass index, body fat percentage, bone mass, and skeletal muscle mass, all of which are important data points for high-level athletes. The Index can recognize and remember up to 16 different users, and of course it can sync to Garmin Connect, the online platform that lets you track and analyze all your workout data, so you can see exactly how your workouts correspond to your goals.
Details
- Garmin's body scale for getting fit fast
- Wi-Fi connection for snycing and uploading to Garmin Connect
- Measures weight, body mass index, body fat, skeletal muscle mass, and more
- Recognizes up to 16 users
- Up to 9 months of battery life
- Item #GRMF01I
- Compatibility
- bluetooth, ANT+
- Dimensions
- 13.8 x 12.2 x 1.2in
- Activity
- fitness, training
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Overall Rating
4 based on 461 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 18, 2024
I am very pleased!
Set up was incredibly easy. I already have several Garmin tools including an Index BPM, Fenix watch, and various cycling units, so I have Garmin Connect set up and functioning both on my computer and iPhone. Still, I was surprised at how well the scale integrated itself into my system. It seems very accurate, very easy to use, and far better than earlier scales I used from other brands. It was more expensive by quite a bit, but the value was there, and I feel fully justified. It is an elegant, fully functional piece of equipment that I consider vital to my fitness regimen.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 18, 2024
No Bluetooth connection to the app
I bought this so I could connect my vitals to the app. I used to manually record my weight. It worked ONE time. Now I'm back to manually inputting my weight.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 17, 2024
Super Scale
I love this scale. It provides very accurate and detailed data on weight BMI, and other things. It then transfers all components to my Garmin Connect App. The text is large, brightly lit, and very clear.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 17, 2024
Beautiful and functional scale
Best feature by far is the WiFi syncing to the app. I have used Bluetooth scales before but they were annoying as you’d have to open the app on your phone and connect to sync the data. Garmin has a great solution to upload your data to the cloud to see in all devices in the Connect app. The design and aesthetics of the scale are also top notch. The screen is really nice, but would have been a nicer if it was slightly bigger. Some data screens such as trends are a bit hard to see so you have to bend down to really understand them. But otherwise when it displays your weight and other stats the screen is perfect. Much better than the old style screens that look like digital clocks. My one con with the scale is the “tap to wake” feature. The tapping doesn’t always work and there is a slight lag to when the screen turns on. Sometimes I’ll have to tap it multiple times with increasing pressure. It would be great if you could just step on and it woke up and started taking your measurements instead of tapping.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 17, 2024
Love the Integration
We have been longtime Garmin users including bike computers, inReach, watches, etc., but had a scale that gave similar measurements as the S2 so didn't see the need. Received the Garmin Smart Scale as a gift and it's so much better than what we had. The best feature is the integration with Connect and the relative seamless transfer of data. In addition, the scale looks great, is easy to use, and appears accurate.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 15, 2024
This needs A LOT of improvement(s)
I really love everything Garmin and was quite excited to get my hands on this smart scale. I cringed the second I saw BMI pop up. That is such an antiquated/outdated measurement, I'm shocked Garmin put that on there. Guessing whoever thought that was a good idea still has an AOL email account. The display is kinda junky too. For a smart scale at this price point, one would think they could integrate a higher-resolution display. Also, the body fat percentage is WAY off. I walk around at about 10-12% and have for quite some time (having it measured professionally periodically) and the second I got this scale to work (more on that later), it showed I had 28% body fat. That was yet another red flag. I did, however, test my weight against another digital scale and they were both exact. So at least there's that! Now for the crazy frustrating part. The instructions say to tap the scale with a toe to have turn on. Mine doesn't do that. A tap, a second tap, a light step with one foot, nothing turns it on (maybe I'm boring?). I'll then step on with both feet, nothing. The second I step off, it turns on. I quickly move back on, it turns off. I seriously thought I was being punked. The ONLY way I've found I can consistently get it to turn on would be to pick it up and gently set it down. Viola! It turns on. I'm not sure I want a scale that I can't wake up unless I pick it up and move it. And yes, it's sitting on a hard tile surface. So basically, I have a VERY expensive scale that shows outdated and inaccurate data, that I have to pick up and move slightly, to get things to work. I'm sending this one back.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 13, 2024
Inaccurate and difficult for more than 1 user
This scale weighs me about 6 lbs less than the scale at the Dr.'s office or the gym. A few weeks ago I added a 2nd user to the scale and we have some difficulty toggling to the correct user after the weight/ stats are measured, it the wrong user gets locked in without a way of backing out without re-weighing. I am thinking about returning it. This would be a great feature if I could get the correct weight associated to the correct person. The 2nd user is about 3 lbs less than I am so possibly this similarity in weight is difficult for the scale to pick up.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 12, 2024
Happy customer
Simple easy to set up! Supper convenient auto sync with the Garmin connect
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 11, 2024
Fat percentage.
I bought the scale to interface automatically with my Garmin control. However, the fat percentage was way off, I’m 5 foot nine and weigh 132 pounds, and my fat percentage came out close to 25%. About eight percentage points higher than other methods. Maybe it just doesn’t work for my body habitus. Who knows.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 10, 2024
Works great with Connect
I bought the scale because it works with Connect. The only problem is that I have to step on the scale and then step back off tap it with one foot to turn it on. It would be much better if all I had to do is step on it.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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