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 456 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 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 That is such an antiquated/outdated measurement, I'm shocked Garmin put that on there.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
May 10, 2024
Wish I had bought sooner.
Love the clean look, features, and the scrolling info that links to my app!!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 9, 2024
Pretty good scale
I really like the app, it display useful statistics to keep track of your progress.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 9, 2024
All the body data you need in seconds
Love this scale. Every aspect of body composition in seconds and saved to the app to track trends.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 9, 2024
Returned
Body fat percentage readings not accurate which was the main reason for purchase. After reading in depth reviews, a youtube video went into detail of how to "fix" the issue by entering your "known" percentage. If I have to "fix the issue" and enter my "known" percentage, the scale is not worth the cost. It gave. me a reading of 37% body fat. I am 113 pounds, have visible muscle and my tanita scale ranges from 23%-26% body fat, which is more in line with a professional calibration I had a year ago.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
May 8, 2024
Pricey Scale for Sub-Average Measurements
After having this for over 2 weeks and comparing with scales at 1/4 the cost, I'd have to say that this is very pricey compared to other offerings, especially as the Fat % seems to be way overblown. While other scales put me at way lower values this one seems very high. The primary reason for getting this or the more cheaper options is the automated Garmin Connect integration which helps me to track my weight and other stats over time.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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