Withings ScanWatch 2 Now Features Predictive AI Health Insights
▼ Summary
– Withings announced the HealthSense 4 OS update for its ScanWatch 2, adding new algorithms for 35 health metrics and predictive AI alerts.
– The update improves activity tracking, step counts, sleep stage breakdowns, and respiratory rhythm monitoring.
– A new Vitality Indicator for Withings Plus members estimates energy levels using metrics like heart rate variability and blood oxygen saturation.
– Predictive AI features notify users of health events such as menstrual cycles or potential illness onset, aligning with industry trends.
– The ScanWatch 2 gains two new colors, improved 35-day battery life, and will be available starting September 5th for $369.95.
The Withings ScanWatch 2 has received a significant upgrade with the introduction of HealthSense 4, an enhanced operating system that brings predictive AI health insights to users. Announced at IFA 2025, this update introduces new algorithms for 35 health metrics and delivers AI-powered alerts that notify wearers of potential health changes before they become noticeable. Alongside these software improvements, the smartwatch now offers two new color options and an extended battery life of 35 days, an increase of nearly five days compared to the previous version.
HealthSense 4 refines several core functions of the ScanWatch 2. Activity tracking and step counting have been made more accurate through updated algorithms, while sleep analysis now provides a more detailed breakdown of sleep stages and respiratory patterns. Subscribers to Withings Plus gain access to a new Vitality Indicator, which synthesizes data from heart rate variability, physical activity, body temperature, and blood oxygen saturation to produce an overall estimate of energy levels and fatigue.
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A standout feature of the update is its predictive capability. The watch can now send alerts about upcoming health events such as the onset of a menstrual cycle or early signs of illness. While predictive health notifications are not entirely new in the wearable tech space, competitors like Oura offer similar functions, Withings’ implementation is notable given the brand’s focus on blending lifestyle-oriented design with scientifically grounded features. The company has historically positioned itself as a more accessible alternative to medical-grade devices, though it has faced delays in obtaining FDA clearance for some of its advanced health functionalities.
The new blue and silver color variants will be available exclusively in the 42mm case size. Purchasers will receive a one-month complimentary trial of Withings Plus, which includes an AI health assistant, the Vitality score, and Cardio Check-Up, a service that enables professional review of heart health data by cardiologists. The updated ScanWatch 2 is set to launch on September 5th, priced at $369.95.
(Source: The Verge)