GarminIndex S2 Smart Scale

This help me take a lot of weight OFF

I did a lot of reading about it after I got it. And found out the metrics used is based on the average individual 5’9 the number coming up on the body fat was not making sense. So I got my self a caliper and used the parrillo method on http://www.linear-software.com/online.html Got my fat percentage from the caliper and enters it in the scale through the Garmin connect app. I’m 6’2 and pretty muscular on my whole body except the belly and love handles and 37% was way way off. The caliper said I was 24%. So the scale has difficulty with muscle density I guess. Any who. Love the scale I went from 270 to 194 currently I lost a lot more then I wanted since having distal bicep surgery in April of 2025 so I lost a bit of mass but I’m gaining again super lean I hit 6% body fat a couple days ago now just have to dial in the diet to the right ratio to gain some mass back

Algorithms need a serious update

The Garmin Connect app fitness age needs to be updated with a setting to use body fat percentage vs bmi. While the documentation states that the algorithm automatically selects body fat percentage over bmi when paired with the S2, it does not work! When viewing the fitness app widget, it still states reduce BMI to reduce fitness age. Also capping the fitness age to 7-10 years is a flaw. With technology as advanced as it is today, the inability for these products to account for athletic body profiles is unacceptable. In addition, there should be a ruck function that allows one to select pack weight and it should feed data to Vo2 MAX calculations. Please improve your product.

This scale works amazingly and what’s best is that it tells me I’m fat!

Easy to use out of the box and setup with Garmin connect.

Smart Scale Review

After using this smart scale for two weeks, I'm genuinely impressed with its performance and integration capabilities. The seamless connectivity and health tracking have made it an invaluable addition to my family wellness routine. The standout feature is the flawless sync with the Garmin app. Data transfers automatically and appears instantly in my Garmin Connect dashboard, making it effortless to track progress alongside my other fitness metrics. This integration has significantly improved my ability to monitor eating habits and correlate them with my overall health trends. Having the BMI and body fat percentage displayed together in one convenient location is incredibly useful. The scale provides a complete snapshot of body composition rather than just basic weight measurements. This multi-metric approach gives me a much better understanding of my health progress beyond simple weight fluctuations. The scale is very easy to use and consistently delivers readings quickly. Setup was straightforward, and the daily routine of stepping on and getting comprehensive data has become seamless. This scale has exceeded my expectations. The Garmin integration alone makes it worth the investment for anyone already in that ecosystem. The convenience of having multiple body composition metrics tracked automatically has genuinely helped me stay more mindful of my health habits. Highly recommended for Garmin users seeking comprehensive body composition tracking.

Works as intended

works well and as intended. I think the metrics are a bit off as the muscle mass and bone mass can vary day to day. but I love that it seamlessly syncs with my Garmin app and the other subsequent connected apps. it is slightly finicky turning it on. I usually have to slide it on the floor or step on and step off.

Parts of the scale work great, not sure how accurate the other data is aside from weight.

Super Accurate Scale

Really enjoying the accuracy of the scale. It's helping with goals and I like the ease of syncing to connect system.