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
Reviews
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 973 ratings
Review Summary
Here's what customers have to say
This smart scale is easy to use and integrates with a companion app, allowing users to track weight and other metrics over time. The scale is generally accurate and reliable, though the black color may show water spots and dirt more easily. Overall, this is a solid product that provides useful data and tracking capabilities.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 25, 2025
Better than Fitbit
This is easier to use than either of the Fitbit scales that I own, but I'm disappointed that this must be connected to wifi. I should have done more research to discover that it is not able to connect via the Garmin app and bluetooth. I live in the country and my only option is terribly slow and expensive satellite internet. I try not to connect anything to it unless absolutely necessary to preserve as much bandwidth as possible. (LPT: when buying a house, don't just assume that you'll have access to decent internet. Do your research!)
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 24, 2025
Super scale
It's nice to have to have back data to see trends. Super simple to use.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 22, 2025
Fickle to set up, but worth it when you get it
Important Note: The Garmin website shows this item as FSA/HSA eligible. However, you have to have a doctor’s note declaring that the scale medically necessary for a specific condition. At least that is the case for FSA. The scale is very sensitive when switching between users. The directions are not clear. But you actually need to step off and then tap until you see your name/initials. Then it starts to sync. We also had trouble getting it to recognize our WiFi. I finally just switched to make my husband the primary “owner” and then added myself. Once your figure out the nuances, it’s very convenient and easy to use. I love all the extra data you get from the scale, not just weight.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 22, 2025
Solid Scale with good data
We've had an Index S2 scale for quite a few years now. Makes it easy to track body composition data, in particular, trends in any direction. Set-up can be a little fiddly - make sure the first person to step on the scale is the one who owns the master Garmin account.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 21, 2025
Good tool!
I like the scale but find the only downside is that it doesn’t stay paired with my phone. Could be user error but it seems to happen a lot.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 21, 2025
Fantastic features and quality
We recently upgraded our scale as my wife and I have adopted a healthier lifestyle. This scale allows multiple users with easy integration to our other devices. So far, we enjoying the accuracy and capabilities. Highly recommended.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 21, 2025
Disappointment
I work as a truck driver. I use a Garmin Fenix 7X watch and decided to buy an Index S2 scale. A big and unpleasant surprise for me was that the scale cannot be synchronized with a smartphone and watch via Bluetooth. Since I rarely have access to Wi-Fi networks due to my work, the scale turned out to be completely unsuitable. Most likely, I will return it to the store. The rest of the functions work like on regular smart scales.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 20, 2025
It does what it needs to
I was really looking forward to upgrading from my 2011 Withings smart scale to the Garmin. Unfortunately, I'm finding the scale kind of a pain. Having to tape it 10 times to wake it up is annoying. It's never easy to simply get on and get a quick reading. The Connect ecosystem is also lacking - not necessarily a problem specific to this scale but the entire Garmin line. I was sending all of my body metrics from my old, 2011 scale to a google sheet seamlessly tracking in a meaningful way. Using some advanced AI I was able to find a way to sort of do this with the Garmin scale but the squeeze is not worth the juice; so I'm still using the other scale to get my data out of Connect and into Sheets where I can do something with it. Sharing the scale with my wife is also a chore. It was really easy with the old scale but with the Garmin it's quite a process. Overall, I would not recommend the scale simply because of how annoying it is to get a reading. Otherwise, it has a nice display that is clear and easy to read and it was relatively easy to setup for my own use.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
August 17, 2025
Garmin -Index S2 Smart Scale
This is the smartest most mindless scale I have ever owned. I set it up a year ago. I just slide it under my bookcase and when it is time for a reading I just slip and out and Bang. Reports directly with my Garmin Account.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
August 14, 2025
Smart Scale nr 1!!
An investment I don't regret! I highly recommend the S2 Smart Scale.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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