Garmin has today announced Index Smart Scale. Positioned as a connected scale with metrics that matter, the Index Smart Scale is another tool that should help Garmin users pursue their health and fitness goals.
In addition to weight, the device measures body mass index, body fat percentage, water percentage, muscle mass and bone mass. Designed for multiple users, this ‘smart scale has an easy-to-use interface and automatically uploads measurements over Wi-Fi to Garmin Connect.’
The Index Smart Scale is billed as the first body composition monitor integrated directly into the Garmin ecosystem of products.
“The Index Smart Scale is an exciting addition to the Garmin line-up,” said Andrew Silver, Garmin EMEA Product Manager, Fitness & Wearables.
“We designed this smart scale to be both beautiful and functional, and with it we’re able to complete the wellness circle of weight management. We’re also excited to offer this as an option to our millions of running, cycling and multisport athletes who are looking for a smart solution to track body composition data along with the rest of their data in Garmin Connect.”
The Index Smart Scale measures metrics including weight, BMI, body fat and water percentage, muscle mass and bone mass. It offers a quick and user-friendly setup, using a smartphone, WiFi or ANT+. It also has sleek, modern design with a bright LCD display and extra-large numbers for easier visibility.
Supporting up to 16 different users, the Index Smart Scale can recognize each user and automatically uploads data to their individual Garmin Connect accounts. By simply stepping on the scale, it will recognize the user and wirelessly sync their measurements, making their data available online or in the recently updated Garmin Connect mobile app.
With the available sleep and activity tracking already in Garmin Connect, the addition of weight tracking gives Garmin users a more comprehensive view of their health and wellness. Users can even link their MyFitnessPal account with Garmin Connect to automatically sync calorie and nutrition information for even more data such as active and consumed calories, and remaining calories (based on goals set in MyFitnessPal).
Index Smart Scale will be available from 13 November in both black and white. It has a suggested retail price of £129.99.
