Withings now requires new users to purchase a subscription to automatically sync their health data to third-party apps like Apple Health.

Smart health company Withings has updated its policy to restrict automatic third-party app syncing for new accounts, tying the feature to its paid subscription plan. Under the change, accounts created after October 13, 2026, must subscribe to Withings Plus to automatically connect their information to platforms like Apple Health or Google Health. Existing users who created their accounts on or before October 12, 2026, will continue to receive the feature for free.

Subscription Details and Pricing

The Withings Plus subscription costs $9.95 per month or approximately $100 per year, with The Verge noting a specific rate of $99.50 annually. New device purchases come with a free one-month trial that includes the syncing option. When the trial ends, syncing pauses, though previously synced data remains in the third-party apps. Without a subscription, new free users must manually export and upload their data history to access it on other platforms.

Customer Reaction and Scope

The policy update has drawn criticism from customers on the company's support forums, who voiced frustration over paying an additional fee for basic data-sharing features. An official response from a Withings support team member confirmed that automatic sync is now part of the Withings Plus service. For grandfathered accounts created on or before October 12, 2026, the free syncing capability remains tied to the account rather than individual hardware, meaning users can register new Withings scales or watches without losing access.