Garmin has announced the Index S2 smart scale with a new weight trend graph feature, enhanced accuracy and a variety of biometric data for both serious athletes and health-minded customers alike.
Data from the smart scale syncs over Wi-Fi to a Garmin Connect account; and users can view all their detailed health information in one place. It features a sleek, slimmer profile with a high-resolution colour display.
“The Index S2 builds on the success of the first-generation Garmin smart scale with exceptional accuracy, improved design, and new weight tracking features that make it valuable for the wellness-minded customer and elite athlete alike,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Worldwide Sales.
For the everyday user, the new weight trend feature keeps users from getting side-tracked by normal day-to-day weight fluctuations. This on-screen widget shows a line graph of the previous 30 days of weight readings, ‘making it easy to stay focused on the bigger picture’.
For athletes who depend on tracking these fluctuations to monitor hydration levels, the Index S2 displays on-screen the difference between the current weigh-in and the previous weigh-in. Athletes can use this information to tell how much they need to rehydrate after a challenging workout.
For a more holistic view of one’s health, the Index S2 measures a wide range of biometrics including weight, body fat percentage, BMI, skeletal muscle mass, bone mass and body water percentage. The Index S2 even has a weather widget to help users plan their day. For a truly customised experience, widgets can be turned on or off, so users are seeing only what is relevant to their specific goals.
Initial set up is with the Garmin Connect app’s usage tutorial. After that, Index S2 automatically syncs with the Garmin Connect account over Wi-Fi, so no phone is needed. Weight and biometric data integrate into the Garmin Connect app where users can view day, week, month, and year graphs and trends.
In the Garmin Connect app, users can customize which widgets they see on the scale. Index S2 can accommodate up to 16 users, making it usable for a family or a team.
Index S2 comes in black or white, features a battery life of up to 9 months, with a suggested retail price of £129.99.
