Withings introduced at IFA 2025 as we speak that it’s revamping the working system of its ScanWatch 2 smartwatch. Referred to as HealthSense 4, the replace provides new algorithms for 35 well being metrics in addition to predictive AI-powered alerts when a person’s well being modifications. The ScanWatch 2 additionally positive factors two new colours and improved battery lifetime of 35 days — a roughly five-day improve from the unique.
In its press launch, Withings says the up to date algorithms enhance exercise monitoring and step counts. Sleep monitoring will even embody extra correct breakdowns of sleep phases and respiratory rhythms. Withings Plus members additionally get a brand new Vitality Indicator, which provides up varied metrics like coronary heart price variability, exercise, physique temperature, and blood oxygen saturation to estimate power ranges and fatigue.
As for the predictive AI options, customers will now get notifications forward of well being occasions like the start of a menstrual cycle or when they could be falling sick. This isn’t notably new for the trade, particularly as AI-branded well being options at the moment are all the fad. Oura has an analogous function referred to as Symptom Radar, whereas predictive sickness warning options on wearables have been within the works ever for the reason that begin of the covid-19 pandemic. It’s largely notable that Withings is a smaller participant within the discipline that has lengthy positioned itself as a extra informal way of life smartwatch with science-based options. (Although it’s been frequently delayed in makes an attempt to get FDA clearance for a few of its extra superior well being options.)
The brand new ScanWatch 2 colours — blue and silver — will likely be accessible within the bigger 42mm mannequin solely. New customers will get a one-month free trial of Withings Plus with buy, which permits entry to an AI well being assistant, the brand new Vitality rating, and Cardio Verify-Up, a function launched earlier this yr that permits your coronary heart well being knowledge to be reviewed by cardiologists. The watches go on sale beginning September fifth for $369.95.