New Withings Users Must Pay $99/Year for Apple Health Syncing

Withings, known for its smart scales and health devices, has implemented a significant change to its data syncing policy. Starting October 13, 2026, new users creating an account will need a Withings+ subscription to automatically sync their data with third-party apps, including Apple's popular health app. This subscription will cost $99.50 per year in the United States.

Users who already have an account created before this date will not be affected by this change and can continue to enjoy free syncing with Apple Health. This means that loyal customers who have been using Withings devices will not incur additional costs, even if they decide to purchase a new device in the future.

## Why it matters This change is significant because it reflects a growing trend in the health tech sector, where companies are looking to monetize services that were previously free. As competition intensifies in the health device market, Withings has opted for a subscription model that could influence how users perceive the value of their services.

## What we know The Withings+ subscription will not only allow automatic syncing with Apple Health but may also include additional features in the future, although the company has not yet detailed what other benefits will be offered to subscribers.

## What remains unclear It has not yet been confirmed whether there will be changes to the subscription pricing or if new features will be introduced for Withings+ subscribers. Additionally, it is unknown if other health platforms will also be affected by this new policy.