Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale - White

The set up on this thing is hard. I have fought with it for many hours, trying to get it to pair to both me and my wife phone. I can get it to pair of my phone and it kicks her off. I can get it to pair of her phone, and then it kicks me off. There’s gotta be an easier way, or else a return.

I like the scale a lot because it automatically sinks with my Garmin connect and tracks weight data without me, even having to think about it. It has a lot of other features as well which I don’t care too much for but looks like it also accurately measures BMI as well as hydration and muscle weight. The automatic sinking and the bright LED are a win for me. Plus, I made my username “sexy” so every time I step on the scale, it tells me how sexy I am. Lol.

It’s ridiculous how hard it is to set up and it will randomly forget me and I have to go through it all over again. I would not recommend this scale unless you really want a Garmin

Having been an avid Garmin user since 2015, I am thoroughly impressed by the quality and reliability of this product!

Replaced a prior Garmin Index Scale with the S2. Readings very different :( Reproducibilty questionable :( Worst of all - the simplest and most important instruction of all was completely inadequate. Says “tap the scale” to wake it up. On the earlier unit, you just stood on it and it woke up. This one does not wake up when you stand on it. Tried tapping it lightly. Still won’t wake up. Have to go to a Garmin Forum where I learn that this is a known issue. You must tap it ON THE SIDE to wake it up. Tapping anywhere else does not work. Such a simple instruction was inadequately provided by Garmin. Yes, some of us do read the manual when we get a new device. Garmin - You need to do better. My confidence in your products has just taken a big hit…

I have been using the Garmin Index to track my body recomp progress. The scale is really easy to use and set up. I like that you can have different profiles and that it recognizes/assumes the person standing on it. My scale would mix up my partner and I quite a bit; but at that time, we were really similar in body composition so I can see how it would get confused. I appreciate all of the different stats it provides, instead of just “weight”. I also like that it syncs directly to my Garmin Connect app so that I can view my stats on my phone at a later time. The stats seem pretty accurate but I guess you will only ever know if you have something to compare it too (I don’t).

I really like all the information this scale gives with each weigh in and as an added bonus it gives the days temperatures. The only bad mark on this scale is that it doesn’t seem to want to turn on just by stepping on the scale. I almost always have to pick it up to get it to register that I want to use it.

Im very impressed, it's working so good, I'm so grateful, thank you

The scale does not work as advertised when adding multiple users.

Great product overall. I cannot say I am 100% confident in how well this device measures body fat (BF), especially for us older folks who are in decent (or better) shape. This device measures my BF at least 5% higher than actual BF. I suspect that BF calculation seems to be based substantially on demographic information (age and gender). I know Garmin introduced an update that lets you enter body measurements from another source, so I will probably pay the $$ for a DEXA measurement and go from there. Still a good device overall.

Love it. This is a game changer for me. Love the sleek look and all the metrics that chart on the app

Only been using it for a week but the scale seems solid. As a Garmin guy I wanted something that automatically meshed with my watch. The pairing process was easy. As far as accuracy is concerned, I am not sure. Seems to be 5-6lbs different from my other scale I was using.

I’ve been using the Index™ S2 Smart Scale for a while now, and it has become an important part of tracking my fitness progress. It goes far beyond just showing body weight. The detailed metrics—like body fat percentage, muscle mass, and trends over time—give me a much clearer picture of how my training is actually impacting my body. What I appreciate most is how it adds context to my workouts. Sometimes the number on the scale doesn’t move much, but seeing improvements in muscle mass or body composition confirms that the work is paying off. The integration with the Garmin ecosystem makes everything seamless, and the data syncs effortlessly with my training stats. Overall, it’s a smart investment if you’re serious about understanding progress, not just weight.

Once you get it setup up, its pretty easy to use. But really, I had to take a star off because of Garmin's round about setup process using Connect. They could use a lesson from apple. Why do i have to dig down into menus to setup this new device. I should be able to turn on the device, start Connect on my phone and have the new device recognized and start the install.

Works well paired with my fenix 8 works great by itself!

I strongly do not recommend it. The scale is not worth its price. Trying to connect it to the app is a nightmare- constant errors and failed attempts. I understand that there are margins of measurement error, but if the difference is 300 grams across three consecutive weigh-ins, something is clearly wrong (and yes, the scale was placed on a flat, hard surface). On top of that, the body fat measurement seems completely unrealistic.

My husband bought this scale. We both have a Garmin Instinct. By a stroke of luck after a lot of persistence, time, frustration etc I finally got synced. My husband hasn’t been able to yet. The chat line had 27 chats ahead of his. Thumbs down on the whole set up, or lack there of.

The scale can't sync with my phone. I keep getting an hourglass and that's it.

Measures are only shown once, with a weird delay. There is no way to switch back/forward between mass/fat/muscle/etc Sometimes scales are getting stuck with sandclock on the screen and not responding to anything. My scales were displaying KGs, but at some point they just switched to LBs and I don't know how to change it back. I use Garmin watches and they are great, but the scales are a disappointment When I want to weigh my friend - it requires them to log in/create account/etc. Can't there just be a guest in my house who wants to try the scales?!

I am getting to be that age where I have to think about bone health and heart health. The new Garmin Index scale and blood pressure cuff duo have become an important part of my everyday routine. Tracking trends and watching how my diet and exercise affect my hydration, blood pressure and weight has been very useful.