When we covered BodyFit back in early June, the interesting bit was not just another connected scale appearing on the market. It was the way Withings had taken one of the more useful ideas from its higher-end Body Scan line and pushed it into a more fitness-focused product.

The handle is the point

Most smart scales still suffer from the same problem. You stand on them, they send a signal through the lower body and then the software estimates what is going on elsewhere. That can be useful for trends, but it is still a fairly blunt way to look at body composition.

BodyFit does things differently because of the retractable handle. Hold it during a weigh-in and the scale can send the signal through the upper and lower body, rather than relying mostly on foot-to-foot readings. That allows it to break results into six zones, covering the arms, legs and trunk.

That is the feature Withings is leaning on for the UK launch. The company says the scan is up to three times faster than most segmental analysis smart scales, while still delivering data that would usually require more specialist equipment.

Of course, we would still not put it up there with DEXA. But home scales still live in the real world of hydration, timing and user consistency. As a daily trend tool, this is a far more interesting setup than a basic weight and body fat reading.

The GLP-1 angle

The timing is not accidental. With GLP-1 weight loss drugs now a much bigger part of the conversation, people are paying more attention to what they are losing, not just how much. Dropping weight quickly can look great on a graph, but the useful question is whether that reduction is mostly fat or whether muscle mass is also sliding.

That is where BodyFit has a more obvious role. Withings is positioning it as a way to see whether fat loss is happening while muscle is being protected. The app shows an animated zone-by-zone body scan and classifies the muscle-to-fat balance across the body.

This will not replace clinical testing for people who need medical precision. But for someone training, dieting or using GLP-1 medication, it could provide a clearer home signal than ordinary weight tracking.

More coaching, less spreadsheet work

Withings is also pushing BodyFit as a coaching product, not just a measurement tool. The scale works with the Withings app to track calorie balance and generate habit-based recommendations between weigh-ins.

That sounds useful, as long as the advice stays grounded and does not overreach. The best version of this product would be one that spots direction of travel and nudges users accordingly. Gaining muscle in the legs but losing too much mass in the arms? That is actionable. Losing weight but seeing muscle trend down across several zones? That is also actionable. Generic motivational chatter would be less useful.

Withings says BodyFit uses Bioelectrical Impedance Spectroscopy with 13 frequencies up to 800 kHz. It also says the technology has been validated against DEXA, with up to 99% correlation for fat mass and up to 98% for muscle mass. Those are big claims, and the usual caveat applies. Correlation in validation testing does not mean every home reading will be perfect. Still, multi-frequency BIS with a handle puts this above the simpler smart scales that mostly guess from the feet.

A more focused Withings scale

BodyFit now sits in an interesting place in the Withings range. It is not trying to be the full bathroom health station that Body Scan aims to be. So it occupies a middle-ground.

That makes the £229.95 UK price easier to understand. It is still a premium scale, but not priced like the top Withings models. If you are someone trying to understand the difference between weight loss and body recomposition, this scale may be of interest. Check it out on the Withings website.

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If you are thinking about buying a smart scale, it doesn’t get any better than Withings scales. The company has made a name for itself in this product category, and other brands have some catching up to do. This site has published a number of reviews of its products, most recently the Body Scan. So make sure to check these out.

The range now has five clear steps

The range now spans a number of different scales, at different price points.

Body Smart remains the entry point. It covers more than 20 biomarkers, uses two bioimpedance frequencies up to 100 kHz and sticks to single-zone body composition. That means fat and muscle mass, hydration level, visceral fat, BMI, basal metabolic rate and standing heart rate. For most people who want a smarter version of a normal scale, this is the basic Withings pitch.

Body Comp moves things along without adding a handle. It raises the count to more than 30 biomarkers and adds vascular age plus a Nerve Health Score. Withings describes this as detecting early signs of diabetes-related complications, so this model sits closer to a health check-up than a fitness scale. It still uses two frequencies up to 100 kHz and single-zone body composition, so the upgrade is more about health signals than body mapping.

BodyFit is the interesting middle option

BodyFit is the new model that could cause the most confusion. It costs $279.95 in the US and jumps to more than 40 biomarkers, but the real shift is the retractable handle. That enables 6-zone analysis across the body rather than one averaged reading from the feet.

It also uses 13 bioimpedance frequencies up to 800 kHz, which puts it ahead of the original Body Scan on that specific line in the table. But BodyFit does not have ECG, atrial fibrillation detection or Nerve Response Score, so it is not a full health station. It might fit in the sweet spot for someone mainly interested in body composition, fat and muscle distribution, visceral fat and vascular age.

Body Scan still has a role

The original Body Scan remains the first proper health station in the lineup. It includes more than 40 biomarkers, 6-zone body composition, a retractable handle, standing heart rate, vascular age, 6-lead ECG and atrial fibrillation detection. It also adds Nerve Response Score, with stress response and recovery insights.

That makes Body Scan a different product from BodyFit, even though BodyFit looks strong on body composition. Body Scan leans harder into cardiovascular and nerve health. The comparison sheet also shows Glucose Resilience as a new metabolic feature for Body Scan, though this is one of those areas where buyers should watch the app rollout and Withings+ requirements closely.

BodyScan 2 is the top model, but not a simple upgrade for everyone

BodyScan 2 pushes the range to more than 60 biomarkers. It uses 13 bioimpedance frequencies up to 800 kHz, keeps 6-zone analysis and adds improved segmental measurements. The handle also gets touch-sensor electrodes, a built-in display and improved readability, which should make daily use less awkward than reading everything from the scale platform.

The extra health features are the bigger story. BodyScan 2 adds blood pressure insights, Heart Age and blood oxygen levels. It also keeps vascular age, 6-lead ECG, atrial fibrillation detection and Nerve Response Score. On paper, all of this sounds great – if you’re into that level of detail.

The subscription piece needs watching

What needs watching is the Withings+ subscription. It now sits across the range, but not every model gets the same experience. The comparison sheet shows Body Smart, Body Comp and BodyFit with Personalized Health Priorities, Weekly Plan and BodyPath. Body Scan and BodyScan 2 go further with cardiologist review included and Longevity Intelligence.

This is where the buying decision becomes less clean. Heart Age and Glucose Resilience sound like headline features for BodyScan 2, but Withings says those sit behind Withings+. So the question is not only which scale has the sensor hardware. It is also which insights remain useful without paying for the extra software layer.

Which one makes the most sense

Body Smart remains the sensible entry model if weight, body composition and basic health trends are enough. Body Comp adds useful health markers without the larger handle-based design, so it fits buyers who want vascular age and nerve health but do not care about segmental body mapping.

BodyFit looks like the best fit for people who mainly want better body composition data. It brings the handle, 6-zone analysis and 13-frequency bioimpedance at a much lower price than BodyScan 2. Body Scan remains the better choice if ECG and nerve response are important, especially if it gets discounted now that BodyScan 2 has arrived.

BodyScan 2 is the one for buyers who want the newest Withings health platform and are comfortable with the subscription angle. It has the broadest mix of body composition, cardiovascular, metabolic and longevity-style metrics. But the arrival of the new model also makes the cheaper options look more interesting, because the range now has clearer tiers than the product names suggest.

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Withings BodyScan 2 is now available to buy in Europe, taking the company’s new flagship smart scale out of early access and into a wider public launch. The US release is close too, with Withings telling users that the wait ends next week.

The launch follows the BodyScan 2 Insider Program from May. This gave 500 European users early access to final production hardware.

Withings leans hard into longevity

Withings is calling BodyScan 2 its first science-backed longevity station. That is a big label, but the idea is simple enough. The scale tries to turn a daily weigh-in into a broader cardiometabolic check.

It measures more than 60 biomarkers over time and pulls key signals into Longevity Intelligence inside the Withings app. That is meant to act as a health cockpit, showing how your body is trending rather than just displaying isolated readings.

The main features include 6-zone body composition, metabolic assessment, complete heart health and Longevity Intelligence. It still looks like a smart scale, but Withings clearly wants it to sit closer to a home health monitor than a weight tracker.

Body composition is the easy sell

The 6-zone body composition feature will probably be the most useful part for many buyers. Instead of giving one whole-body estimate, BodyScan 2 breaks fat and muscle readings down across different body zones.

That should make progress easier to understand. Weight alone does not say much when someone is building muscle, losing fat or trying to avoid lean mass loss. A more detailed breakdown gives users something more practical to track.

As always with home body composition scales, the exact number should not be treated as lab-grade truth. The value is in regular readings under similar conditions and watching the trend over time.

Metabolic tracking is where it gets more ambitious

The metabolic side is more interesting, although part of it is not ready yet. Withings says BodyScan 2 can track visceral fat, calorie balance and Glucose Resilience, but Glucose Resilience is marked as coming soon.

Now make no mistake, BodyScan 2 is not a continuous glucose monitor. And it is not directly measuring blood sugar. This looks more like a broader metabolic score built from the data Withings can collect or model through its app.

BodyScan 2 also brings in several cardiovascular features. Withings lists AFib detection, vascular age, blood oxygen, cardiac efficiency and hypertension notifications.

The scale is not cheap and some of the more interesting features are tied to Withings+. Heart Age is one example. It turns cardiac timing and efficiency data into an age-style score, which may be easier for users to understand than raw numbers.

Europe first, US next

BodyScan 2 is available now in Europe through the Withings website. In the UK it is priced at £450.

The US launch should follow next week. The company also says the white version is not available yet, but should arrive before the end of summer.

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This is the part most scales get wrong

Most smart scales still work the same way. You step on them barefoot, they send a signal through your lower body, and then software makes its best guess about the rest. It is useful, but only to a point.

BodyFit tries to do something more serious. The retractable handle lets the current travel through the full body, including the upper half, so the scale can track each limb and your trunk independently. That is a much better way to spot muscle imbalances, uneven fat loss or recovery issues after injury.

Withings says the system reaches 99% correlation with DEXA scans for fat mass results, which is about as strong a marketing claim as you can make in this category. It uses multifrequency BIS technology with eight electrodes and 13 frequencies up to 800 kHz, so this is clearly built to be more than a casual wellness gadget.

The scale also tracks things like visceral fat, basal metabolic rate, vascular age, pulse wave velocity and standing heart rate. The full scan takes about 20 seconds, so it is still quick enough for everyday use and not something that feels like a chore.

Where it sits next to Body Scan 2

This launch is more interesting because Withings has also been talking about Body Scan 2. This device picked up a CES 2026 Innovation Award and is positioned as the company’s cardiometabolic flagship.

That device goes much further than body composition. It is built around heart health, cardiovascular risk and long-term longevity tracking, with Withings describing it more like a checkup machine for your bathroom. It is meant to give users a broader picture of where their health is heading, not just whether their latest training block is working.

I found the same with the original Body Scan when I reviewed it. It felt less like a scale and more like a full health station. The retractable handle was a big part of that, helping it deliver much richer data than a standard smart scale.

BodyFit takes a similar but simpler route. It keeps the segmental body composition side of things, but leaves out the more medical-style focus and long-term cardiovascular checks.

US first, Europe next

The first batch is now rolling out to the US. Those living there can buy the scale. Europe should follow soon.

The company specifically points to the rapid growth of GLP-1 use in the US as one reason for that priority. That makes sense. As more people use GLP-1 medications for weight loss, there is more interest in tracking what is actually being lost. Weight alone does not tell you much if muscle mass is dropping too fast. A scale that can separate fat loss from muscle loss becomes a lot more useful in that situation.

That may end up being the strongest reason BodyFit exists at all. It is not trying to be the fanciest scale Withings has ever made. It is trying to be the one many people will want to buy.

Check it out on the company’s website.

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The lawsuit is listed as Maurer v. Garmin International, Inc. et al, case number 1:26-cv-06389, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. It was filed on May 29, 2026 by Victor Maurer, with Garmin International named among the defendants. The docket lists it as an “Other Fraud” case, with a jury demand and a 56-page complaint.

At this stage, this is still an allegation. Garmin has not yet had its say in court, and a proposed class action is not the same as a finding that the company did anything wrong.

What the lawsuit claims

The complaint focuses on the Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale, so the latest version of its smart scale. The issue is the body composition side.

According to the complaint, Garmin “failed to disclose” key information about the scale’s alleged inability to accurately measure body composition. The plaintiff is seeking monetary damages and a declaration that the Garmin smart scale cannot accurately measure body composition.

The wording used in the lawsuit is pretty direct. It claims that the foot-to-foot bioelectrical impedance technology in the scale is “incapable of accurate body composition measurements,” making Garmin’s representations allegedly false, misleading and deceptive to consumers.

That is the heart of the case. The plaintiff is not simply saying smart scale readings vary from day to day. He is arguing that the technology Garmin uses does not support the accuracy message attached to the product.

The problem with foot-to-foot BIA

The Index S2 uses bioelectrical impedance analysis, often shortened to BIA. This works by sending a small electrical signal through the body and measuring resistance. From there, the scale estimates body water, fat mass, muscle mass and other values.

The lawsuit argues that foot-to-foot BIA has a basic limitation. Because the user stands barefoot on the scale, the signal travels through the lower body rather than the whole body. That can make the estimate less representative of total body composition, especially when compared with more advanced methods.

The complaint reportedly cites a 2021 JMIR mHealth and uHealth study that compared three foot-to-foot smart scales with DEXA. According to the filing, those smart scales underestimated both fat mass and muscle mass by as much as around 8kg, or up to 8 percentage points!

Garmin’s accuracy language is the key issue

The legal question will probably come down to marketing language. Smart scales can be useful for trends, especially if someone weighs themselves under similar conditions each time. But there is a big difference between trend tracking and presenting body composition numbers as accurate measurements.

The lawsuit points to Garmin and retailer descriptions. Garmin’s own product page uses the phrase “Accuracy matters when it comes to your goals.” The complaint also references an Amazon listing that tells buyers they can get accurate measurements for weight, weight trend, body fat percentage, BMI, skeletal muscle mass and more.

Garmin may argue that consumer smart scales provide estimates and that users understand these are not clinical-grade measurements. The plaintiff will likely argue that ordinary buyers saw the accuracy language and reasonably expected more precise body composition data than the scale could provide.

Why one person can take this to court

The named plaintiff is Victor Maurer, a private individual consumer. That does not mean he is personally funding a solo legal battle against Garmin. This is a proposed class action, which means the case aims to represent a larger group of buyers who allegedly purchased the product under the same kind of marketing claims.

One person’s potential loss might only be the cost of the scale. But if a court certifies a class, the claim can potentially cover many buyers. That is why consumer class actions often start with one named plaintiff but are driven by law firms looking at the broader market.

The case still faces several hurdles. Garmin could seek dismissal. The plaintiff would also need to clear the class certification stage if the case gets that far. Many consumer class actions settle, narrow or disappear before trial, so this should not be treated as a guaranteed win for the plaintiff.

Still, the filing taps into something many smart scale users already suspect. Weight readings are one thing. Body fat percentage, muscle mass and body water are another. Those numbers look precise on a screen, but the technology behind them often works more like an estimate engine than a measurement tool.

Source: Case details checked against PacerMonitor, Law360 and Singletracks. The complaint was filed on May 29, 2026 in the Northern District of Illinois as Maurer v. Garmin International, Inc. et al, case number 1:26-cv-06389.

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Selected users will be able to buy BodyScan 2 weeks ahead of the global release. They will also be asked to share feedback through surveys and may join 30 minute calls with Withings’ Product and Marketing teams.

The company says participants who complete at least 80 percent of the surveys will receive an exclusive reward. The program is Europe only for now, although Withings says BodyScan 2 will soon be available in the US as well. If you want in, you can apply via this link.

BodyScan 2 is moving closer to launch

The company says participants will receive final, production ready hardware, so this does not appear to be a prototype trial. The remaining work seems to be around firmware, feature activation and real world feedback before the wider rollout.

BodyScan 2 was announced earlier this year as Withings’ next flagship health scale. It is designed to go beyond weight and body composition, with a 90 second scan and a wider set of health metrics.

That includes cardiovascular and metabolic tracking, along with longer term trend features such as Health Trajectory. The device continues the idea of a smart scale as a home health station rather than just a weight tracker.

Early users may shape the final experience

The Insider Program should help Withings clean up the final experience before launch. That probably means checking how reliably the scans work, how clearly the app explains results and whether the firmware behaves properly in daily use.

That is important because BodyScan 2 is trying to do a lot. More metrics only help if users understand what changed and what it means over time. Withings will need the software layer to be as clear as the hardware pitch.

The 500 person limit also keeps the rollout controlled. Withings gets real feedback from engaged users, while buyers get the device before everyone else. It is a practical middle step before the global launch.

A wider release now looks close

Withings previously said BodyScan 2 would arrive in 2026, and this Insider Program suggests the launch window is now tightening. Europe gets the first early access route, while the US is expected to follow soon.

The product still needs to prove that users want this much health tracking from a scale. But the direction is clear. Withings is pushing BodyScan 2 as a more complete home health device, and this early access program looks like the final test before it lands properly.

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The most notable addition, this time around is the bright, large display that shows health metrics as well as trending data directly on the scale itself. This reduces the need to check your phone for updates.

Users can track 13 different body composition measurements, including standard metrics like weight and body fat percentage, as well as more detailed data points such as visceral fat, metabolic age, and protein levels.

Where many smart scales rely solely on Bluetooth connectivity, the Scale Ultra supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. So this is a nice plus. This dual-connectivity approach means your data will transfer even without a phone nearby. It takes the hassle out of syncing.

Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets

The scale throws in some specialized settings. For example, a pregnancy mode disables bioelectric impedance analysis for safety. Also, there are separate modes for babies, pets, and luggage expand its utility beyond personal health tracking. The device can automatically recognize up to eight different users and includes a guest mode for occasional visitors.

Integration with major health platforms is there. The scale plays nice with Apple Health, Google Fit, and Fitbit, making it a practical choice for users already using these platforms.

Built with ITO-coated glass and anti-slip feet, the Scale Ultra comes in both black and white options. It operates on four AAA batteries with an expected battery life of nine months and can handle weights from 11 to 400 pounds.

The company is known for churning out products that won’t break the bank. The Wyze Scale Ultra is along these lines with a price point of $43.99 through the company’s website. It doesn’t bring any ground-breaking features, but it does seem to offer a lot for the money.

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As we anticipated, the company has implemented integration with third-party smart scales. The new feature allows users to track weight, as well as changes in muscle mass and body fat (depending on the scale that you own). This addition complements Whoop’s existing metrics on sleep, strain, and recovery, providing users with a more complete view of their health and fitness progress.

How to connect your smart scale to Whoop

Whoop’s body composition tracking supports data input from various sources. Users can connect Withings scales, Apple Health, or Google Health Connect to automatically sync their data. So if you don’t have a Withings scale, make sure your other scale posts to Apple Health or the Google platform.

For those with a dumb (traditional) scale, manual entry is also an option. This ensures the feature is accessible to all users regardless of their equipment.

I am a happy owner of both Whoop and the Withings Body Scan scale. Connecting the two took only a few minutes and all the data from my Withings account quickly found its way to the Whoop smartphone app.

Simply go to More > Integrations and find Withings. Then its just a matter of entering your Withings user name and password and approving the connection.

Short and long-term trends

Once the data is ported over (which is very quick), Whoop offers trend analysis for lean body mass and weight over weekly, monthly, and 6-month periods. One of the key strengths of this update is its integration with Whoop’s existing metrics. Users can now see how changes in body composition relate to other factors such as sleep quality, resting heart rate, and heart rate variability. This provides a more nuanced understanding of overall health and fitness.

Whoop has also included some customization options in this update. Users can choose to highlight lean body mass or weight metrics on their Whoop Home view, allowing them to focus on the data most relevant to their personal goals.

The integration with Withings Body Scan scale is particularly noteworthy, as it allows for the import of detailed segmental body composition data. As mentioned, some of the other integrations only allow for syncing of weight.

Essential reading: WHOOP 4.0 – train like the pros

Whoop emphasizes the connection between balanced body composition and health benefits, including reduced risks of chronic diseases, cardiovascular issues, and type 2 diabetes. This approach aligns with the platform’s focus on overall health and wellness, not just physical performance.

All in all, this is not a groundbreaking – but it is a welcome update – that represents a natural progression of the Whoop platform. The addition of body composition tracking provides yet another tool for tweaking performance and overall health. It allows for more targeted training and recovery strategies, based on a more complete understanding of the body’s composition and how it changes over time.

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Garmin scales

Garmin Connect and the web-dashboard provide a detailed overview of your fitness tracker and smartwatch stats. You can also connect other equipment to the platform such as smart scales. This results in a more holistic overview of your health and fitness stats. The ability to see your activity stats alongside your weight and body composition is very useful.

Essential reading: The best smart scales: keep tabs on your weight and body composition

The easiest and safest solution, of course, is to opt for a Garmin scale. This will work seamlessly as it is built to communicate with the company’s smartphone app.

There are a couple of products you can choose from including the first and second generation of the Index scale. We suggest going for the latest edition. The S2 comes with a number of upgrades on the S1 scale, including a sleeker design and bright LCD colour display, along with enhanced accuracy of sensors.

Mind you, both generations will spit out information on weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat, water percentage, bone mass and skeletal muscle mass. So you’ll be covered whichever you choose. Plus you should be able to pick up some nice discounts on the S1. But the S2 is more accurate and comes with some nice extras so we suggest going for that one.

To use a Garmin scale you’ll need to connect it. Fortunately, this is very easy. The process consists of:

1. Going to www.garminconnect.com/indexscale. 
2. Selecting Mobile or WPS. The first allows you to setup the scale via the Garmin Connect mobile app. The second lets you set it up through a WPS-enabled Wi-Fi router. The mobile option is probably easier.
3. Then its simply a matter of following the on-screen instructions on the computer or smartphone app to configure the device so that it syncs to your Garmin account.

As mentioned, the Index S1 and S2 are the only scales that work natively with Garmin Connect. They are pretty straightforward devices that don’t go much beyond the basics. We have not had any word on the S3. But don’t be surprised if that one lands in the near future as the S2 is nearly 3 years old now.

But there are workarounds that allow you to link up third-party scales. 

Third-party scales that work with Garmin Connect

If you don’t want a Garmin scale, we suggest going for one made by Withings. The French-based outfit is the leader when it comes to innovative smart scales. You might even say it is in a league of its own on this count.

Its product range has some of the most advanced tech you can find on the market. The scales work well and you won’t need to replace them after a year or two. One of the most high-specs of the bunch is the Withings Cardio. In addition to weight and body composition, that one also does a mini heart assesment each time you step on it.

If you want absolutely the best the company has on offer, then check the Body Scan. We published our hands on review of this device a few months back. It even tracks segmental body composition, metabolic assessment and heart health. There’s even an ECG monitor on-board that checks for potential heart rhythm irregularities.

How to sync a Withings scale to Garmin Connect

The bad news is that you cannot connect a Withings scale directly to Garmin Connect. The good news is that you can do this through myfitnesspal. Simply open a myfitnesspal account and link up both your Withings and Garmin account to it. The connection works flawlessly. If there is a glitch and the data stops syncing, simply disconnect/reconnect your Garmin account to myfitnesspal.

I used this solution to connect my Withings scale a few years ago. It was a 10 minute process and the connection has been working perfectly since then.

Mind you, only your weight will come through to Garmin Connect but you can always use the Withings Health app to check the other stats. The important thing is for the weight to come through. Because that is really all that you need as far as the Garmin software is concerned.

It’s worth mentioning – if you’re not going for the Garmin Index, no other scale will bring body composition stats into Garmin Connect. There’s a long-running thread on the Withings forums to bring a direct connection to Garmin Connect. But that’s unlikely to happen.

Other smart scales that work with Garmin Connect

In addition to Withings, you can sync other scales to myfitnesspall and than to Garmin. This includes Fitbit scales although we do not really see a reason for someone to purchase a Fitbit scale to work with Garmin as there is little difference between the two. But there are some inexpensive options you might want to opt for such as Renpho smart scales, Weight Gurus scales, Wyze scales and a few others.

Finally, if you don’t want to use the myfitnesspal route, another solution is to link up your accounts via smartscalesync.com. But that does require you to pay a $15 per year fee. The benefit of that type of connection is that this will sync more than just your weight to Garmin Connect. You can sync pretty much everything – including fat, muscle, water, bone, etc (depending on what metrics your smart scale tracks).

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What information does it provide?

The Amazfit Body Composition Analyzer Mat utilizes cutting-edge Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). This established method sends safe, low-level electrical currents through the body to estimate various health metrics. While BIA offers valuable insights, it’s important to acknowledge that its accuracy can be influenced by factors like hydration levels and recent meals.

Unlike a typical smart scale you won’t get your weight. But the mat unlocks a wealth of information including:

• Body Fat Percentage: Get a clearer picture of your overall health beyond just weight.
• Muscle Mass: Build strength and track your training progress.
• Water Percentage: Understand your hydration levels, crucial for performance.
• Bone Mass: Monitor skeletal health.
• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Discover how many calories you burn at rest, tailoring your diet accordingly.
• And more!

It only works with the Amazfit Balance watch

What you will need, in order for this to work, is an Amazfit Balance watch. The timepice already measures these metrics for your upper body, and now the mat tackles the lower body. The mat actually plugs into the watch via the charging unit! By combining data from the smartwatch with measurements from the mat, a more holistic picture of body composition emerges.

All of this information flows straight into the accompanying app. You’ll see clear visuals of your body composition, how it’s trending over time, and tailored recommendations for improvement.

We previously wrote a detailed piece on how to take a body composition reading on the Amazfit Balance watch. The jist of it is that you first need to ensure you have updated your personal information in the Zepp smartphone app. Clean the watch’s buttons and electrodes and make sure the watch fits snugly on your wrist, about a finger’s width from your wrist bone.

Next, find the Body Composition app on your watch and confirm that your weight information is accurate. Stand tall with your arms raised, then extend the arm wearing the watch forward with your palm facing upwards. Place your middle and ring fingers on the watch’s two side buttons, ensuring your hands or arms don’t touch each other. Remain still for a few seconds as the watch completes the reading. Your results will be displayed on the watch and can also be viewed in the Zepp app.

Price and availability

Currently available in France and Italy for €39.90, the Body Composition Analyzer Mat’s limited distribution strategy might restrict wider accessibility for the time being. Additionally, while the product offers enhanced tracking capabilities, Amazfit clarifies that it’s not a medical device.

Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets

We’re on the fence about this product. It sounds intriguing, and the price is reasonable. However, at price point you could get a basic smart scale. In fact, Zepp Health sells an Amazfit smart scale that is in that price range. The Analyzer Mat’s main advantage seems to be its portability – you can easily fold it and pack it for travel. Beyond that, though, it’s unclear what significant benefits it offers compared to existing smart scales.

Source: Amazfit

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