Buying guide
Withings ScanWatch
By Withings · biometric
- Price
- $370· actual sale price
- Availability
- Shipping now.
- Maturity
- commercial
- Real-world use
- Yes, 1 verified deployment
The Withings ScanWatch (the ScanWatch 2 at about $349 and the ScanWatch Nova, including the Nova Brilliant at about $600, November 2024; from Withings, founded 2008 in France and independent since buying itself back from Nokia in 2018) is the hybrid-analog entry of the biometric cohort: a conventional analog watch dial paired with medical sensors (optical PPG, electrical ECG, SpO2, and TempTech24/7 continuous temperature) and about 30-day battery. Its cleared features include ECG (for AFib, sinus rhythm, and high heart rate, cleared 2021, with an OTC ECG clearance in 2025), SpO2 with breathing-disturbance detection, and temperature trends, with an optional Withings+ subscription (~$9.95/month). It carries substantial peer-reviewed cardiologist validation for the size of the company. Cap-flag: as a French maker it is cleared in both the EU and the US, with different specific indications by region.
Readiness
Withings ScanWatch is shipping now at $349-$600 (actual sale price), no capability claims are on file, 1 verified deployment is on file, and 1 incident is on record.
- Availability
- shipping-now
Shipping now.
- Price honesty
- actual-sale-price
2 prices on file: $370 (actual sale price), $349-$600 (actual sale price).
- Capability honesty
- no-claims
No reviewed capability claims on file for Withings ScanWatch.
- Real-world use
- commercial
Maturity: commercial. 1 verified deployment in the registry.
- Safety record
- incidents-on-file
1 incident on record across 1 verified deployment.
What it claims to do
No reviewed capability claims on file.
Price
- $370actual sale price · as of 2026-06-17
- $349-$600actual sale price · Withings (ScanWatch 2) ↗ · as of 2023-10-01
Real-world use
Safety record
Privacy
Privacy practices disclosed by Withings for Withings ScanWatch, with verification status.
- Biometric storageverified
Withings ScanWatch collects identity and contact information including name, email, postal address, and phone number; physiological and health data including ECG, weight, body composition, sleep patterns, activity data, and heart rate; location data in the context of physical activity; and technical data including IP address, device model, and operating system.
- Data saleverified
Withings does not sell your personal information for monetary or other valuable consideration to third parties; however, Withings may share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes, and shares data with service providers for order fulfillment, customer support, cloud storage, payment processing, and ECG rereading by Heartbeat Health.
- Data deletion controlverified
Withings users can request deletion of personal information, opt out of sharing at any time, access and export their data in a portable format, correct inaccuracies, withdraw consent by deleting their account or adjusting settings, and exercise rights by contacting privacy@withings.com; users have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.
- Data retentionverified
Withings retains account data until deletion, billing data for 10 years due to legal requirements, ECG data for 7 years by supplier Heartbeat Health, and product vigilance data for 15 years; services are provided via a European host located in the EU, health data is not transferred outside the EU, and data is pseudonymized so it does not directly identify individuals.
Specs
- notes
- FDA clearances: ECG app: FDA-cleared Oct 2021 (single-channel; classifies AFib/sinus rhythm/high HR; adults 22+). July 2025 update: ScanWatch 2 ECG cleared OTC - US users no longer need a board-certified cardiologist to activate ECG; new AFib algorithm gives 8 classifications (up from 4). SpO2: FDA-cleared (supports tracking blood-oxygen + breathing disturbances at night).
- CAP-FLAG + clean contrast: 'Breathing disturbances detection' is a SCREENING AID, not a sleep-apnea DIAGNOSIS - framing it as apnea diagnosis exceeds scope. Clean contrast to Apple: Withings' SpO2/ECG were NEVER disabled in the US (not party to the Masimo dispute); the notable 2025 regulatory event was a POSITIVE OTC liberalization, not a restriction.
- Verification posture: Boundary: biometric-primary + AI-augmented. Clinical posture: SUBSTANTIAL-for-size (strong clinical-study framing; multiple ScanWatch SpO2/apnea validation studies; CE medical marking). NOT verified: exact K-numbers/dates for ScanWatch 2 SpO2 + temperature clearances (K240795/K240909 seen but date-to-feature mapping not fully nailed); standard ScanWatch Nova + ScanWatch 2 US list prices (approximate).
- specs
- ScanWatch 2 (~$349) + ScanWatch Nova (Nova Brilliant $599.95, Nov 2024). Hybrid analog-dial + sensor watches: PPG optical HR, electrical ECG, SpO2, TempTech24/7 continuous temperature; ~30-day battery. AI/health: ECG (AFib/sinus/high-HR), SpO2 + breathing-disturbance detection, temperature trends. Founded 2008, France (Issy-les-Moulineaux); independent since 2018 (bought back from Nokia). Hardware purchase; Withings+ ($9.95/mo) optional.
- battery
- 35 days
- weight_kg
- 0.053
- formFactor
- biometric (biometric-primary hybrid analog smartwatch + AI; ECG/SpO2 cleared)
- fda_clearance
- {"source":"https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/recently-approved-devices/withings-scanwatch-ecg-k210580","status":"cleared","details":"FDA-cleared ECG (K210580, 2021); SpO2 monitoring. CE mark Class IIa medical device in EU.","audited_at":"2026-06-07","source_name":"FDA","health_claim":"ECG + SpO2 + sleep apnea detection. Positioned as medical-grade wellness hybrid.","verification_posture":"verified"}
What's under the hood
No brain on file for Withings ScanWatch.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Withings ScanWatch actually available for purchase?
- Yes, shipping now.Source: Withings (French; founded 2008; hybrid analog+sensor health watches; independent since 2018)
- What does the Withings ScanWatch cost?
- Withings ScanWatch has 2 prices on file: $370 one-time (actual sale price) and $349-$600 one-time (actual sale price).Source: Withings (ScanWatch 2)
- Does the Withings ScanWatch require a subscription?
- No. The Withings ScanWatch 2 works fully without a subscription; the optional Withings+ membership (about $9.95/month) is explicitly not required to use the device.Source: Withings pricing page
- Where is the Withings ScanWatch being used?
- Withings ScanWatch is in use at: Global.Source: Withings
- Is the Withings ScanWatch safe?
- Incidents on record: 1 (1 recall). See Withings ScanWatch FDA Class 2 recall: app bug let users run ECG without physician review.Source: Withings ScanWatch FDA Class 2 recall: app bug let users run ECG without physician review
- How does the Withings ScanWatch handle privacy?
- Withings has disclosed 4 privacy practices for Withings ScanWatch: biometric storage (Withings ScanWatch collects identity and contact information including name, email, postal address, and phone number; physiological and h..), data sale (Withings does not sell your personal information for monetary or other valuable consideration to third parties; however, Withings may sha..), data deletion control (Withings users can request deletion of personal information, opt out of sharing at any time, access and export their data in a portable f..), and data retention (Withings retains account data until deletion, billing data for 10 years due to legal requirements, ECG data for 7 years by supplier Heart..).Source: maker privacy policy
- Who makes the Withings ScanWatch?
- Withings ScanWatch is made by Withings, based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.Source: Withings (French; founded 2008; hybrid analog+sensor health watches; independent since 2018)
- What phones are compatible with Withings ScanWatch 2?
- ScanWatch 2 is compatible with iOS 16 and later and Android 9.0 and later; it cannot be set up from a computer and requires the Withings app available on the App Store and Google Play Store.Source: Withings documentation
- Is the Withings ScanWatch 2 waterproof?
- ScanWatch 2 is rated 5ATM and is swimproof.Source: Withings documentation
- How long does the ScanWatch 2 battery last?
- ScanWatch 2 has up to 35 days of battery life and takes 2 hours to charge via its USB-C compatible docking station.Source: Withings documentation
- How much does the ScanWatch 2 weigh?
- The 38mm model weighs 34.6 grams and the 42mm model weighs 52.6 grams, both without the wristband.Source: Withings documentation
- What materials is the ScanWatch 2 made of?
- ScanWatch 2 has a stainless steel case, sapphire glass, and a stainless steel crown with a grayscale OLED display at 282 PPI.Source: Withings documentation
- Does ScanWatch 2 have a medical-grade ECG?
- Yes, ScanWatch 2 has a medical-grade ECG for AFib detection that has been cleared by the FDA; it is not intended for use in people with cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardiac-defibrillators, or other implanted electronic devices.Source: Withings documentation
- Does ScanWatch 2 measure blood oxygen?
- Yes, ScanWatch 2 can measure blood oxygen levels on-demand and provide nighttime averages, with an on-demand reading taking only 30 seconds.Source: Withings documentation
- Does ScanWatch 2 track body temperature?
- Yes, ScanWatch 2 has 24/7 temperature tracking with a TempTech24/7 Module, but it is not a medical thermometer and should not be used to detect fever or diagnose disease.Source: Withings documentation
- Does ScanWatch 2 require a subscription?
- No, the Withings+ subscription is not mandatory to use ScanWatch 2; the optional subscription costs $9.95 per month or $99.50 per year after a 1-month free trial and unlocks the Readiness Indicator, Health Improvement Score, Cardio Check-Up, and AI-powered insights.Source: Withings documentation
- What sensors does ScanWatch 2 have?
- ScanWatch 2 has a TempTech24/7 Module, high dynamic range accelerometer, multi-wavelength PPG with 16 channels, and an altimeter.Source: Withings documentation
- Does ScanWatch 2 track sleep?
- Yes, it tracks sleep quality score, sleep stages including deep, light, and REM, sleep duration, interruptions, regularity, overnight HRV, breathing quality index, and has a smart wake-up feature.Source: Withings documentation
- Does ScanWatch 2 have GPS?
- ScanWatch 2 has connected GPS using your phone's GPS for distance, pace, and elevation tracking.Source: Withings documentation
- What is the price of ScanWatch 2?
- ScanWatch 2 costs $369.95 USD with free delivery and free shipping; it is HSA and FSA eligible and comes with a 30-day trial.Source: Withings documentation
- Does ScanWatch 2 work with Apple Health and Google Fit?
- Yes, it is compatible with Apple Health, Google Health Connect, and Google Fit.Source: Withings documentation
- Can ScanWatch 2 detect irregular heart rhythms?
- Yes, ScanWatch 2 passively detects signs of AFib with Irregular Rhythm Notifications.Source: Withings documentation
- Does ScanWatch 2 track cycle and ovulation?
- Yes, it tracks cycle phases, period log, cycle length, symptoms, and flow, and uses overnight temperature to retrospectively confirm ovulation; it is not a medical feature and should not be used for conception control.Source: Withings documentation
Video
Withings' launch of the ScanWatch 2 and ScanWatch Light hybrid smartwatches. The ScanWatch line's FDA-cleared feature is its ECG (AFib detection); the original ScanWatch also carries an SpO2 clearance.
Manufacturer
Withings (registry record: /companies/withings)
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Sources
- Withings (French; founded 2008; hybrid analog+sensor health watches; independent since 2018) · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withings
- Withings ScanWatch 2 ECG (FDA-cleared; AFib/sinus/high-HR; adults 22+) · https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/16780197080209-ScanWatch-2-ECG-Frequently-Asked-Questions-FAQ-U-S-Only
- Withings ScanWatch 2 ECG update (Jul 2025: cleared OTC, no cardiologist needed; new 8-class AFib algo) · https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/36773695647249-ScanWatch-2-ECG-Update-2025-U-S
- FDA clears Withings ScanWatch SpO2 (tracks breathing disturbances at night - screening aid) · https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-diagnostics/consumer-sleep-tracking/wearable-sleep-trackers/fda-clears-withings-scanwatch-spo2/
- Withings ScanWatch (Scan Monitor) 510(k) K201456 (Oct 5 2021; single clearance covering BOTH ECG/AFib and SpO2/blood-oxygen) · https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm?ID=K201456
- Validation of the Withings ScanWatch as a wrist reflective pulse oximeter (JMIR 2021; PMID 33857011) · https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8078374/
- ScanWatch 2 · https://www.withings.com/us/en/scanwatch-2
- Withings · https://www.withings.com/
- ScanWatch | Withings · https://www.withings.com/us/en/scanwatch
- maker privacy policy · https://www.withings.com/us/en/legal/privacy-policy · 2026-06-17
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