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Withings now charges $100 per year to sync your data to other apps
Publication: The Verge
Author: Andrew Liszewski
Source published: 15/10/2026, 19:52:13 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 20:19:05 UTC
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Briefings
Withings announced that new users of its fitness trackers and scales must pay $99.50 annually to enable automatic syncing of health data to third-party apps like Apple Health or Google Health. This requirement applies to accounts created on or after October 13, 2026, which currently come with a free one-month trial that includes this feature. The subscription costs $9.95 monthly or $99.50 yearly, though the trial period may vary. Coverage is limited to the specific account creation date and the feature availability for new users.
Key points
- New Withings accounts created on or after October 13, 2026 require a $99.50 annual subscription to sync data to third-party apps.
- The feature is included in the free one-month trial for new users, but subsequent months require payment.
Context and limitations
This briefing covers only new user accounts created after October 13, 2026. It does not include existing users, users before the cutoff date, or details about the specific third-party apps supported.
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