Garmin Index™ S2 Smart Scale

There is a lot to like about the S2 Smart Scale. It offers a useful and actionable package of data regarding your body composition and interfaces directly with your Garmin Connect Account to make that data readily accessible. A big benefit is that you can calibrate the % Body Fat based on a current DEXA scan. This allows you to overcome one of the known disadvantages of BIA scales. It has an attractive footprint and Garmin's high quality fit, finish and functionality. There is one thing I don't like, which is why my rating is a 4 rather than a 5. The scale allows you to program it for use with multiple users. You do this through the Garmin Connect App, which is a little confusing but not all that difficult to work through. You "nudge" the scale just the right amount to turn it on and then step on it to determine your weight. It uses your weight to match to your account. All well and good if it gets it right. In my case the second user weighs close to the same as I do and the scale can't tell us apart. The solution is to "nudge" the scale again when the wrong name comes up and to keep "nudging" it until you get the right user name. This is a giant pain, especially since you have to get the "nudge" just right! This likely won't be a problem for every user - but give me a button to select the user before getting on the scale. Overall, an attractive and useful product.

In appearance, function, and setup, this scale is great. However, in side by side tests it shows me 6 lbs heavier than two scales (Garmin Index and Eat Smart) I have used consistently for several years, and it doubled my body fat percentage from the range my two other smart scales have consistently shown for years.

I absolutely love this scale! The weight and BMI are very accurate. The remaining measurements seem also good, but you have to keep in mind that when you first take these measurements with the scale, that these are your baseline measurements. Then going forward you look to see how the measurements change compared to the baseline. Are the baseline measurements accurate? I don’t know because I don’t have anything to compare them to. But I’m not too concerned with that and more about improving them. I love that it exports the values to Connect. It was easy to setup. I also like the weather!

Excellent product. A bit tricky to get synced with my Garmin connect app, but love that I can track my body composition history. Spend the money.

I can't figure out how to get my scale to upload to my phone. So far the videos haven't helped. I can't get past the torso with the question mark. Still trying. This MIGHT be a great product. So far I'm kinda disappointed.