{
  "generated": "2026-10-17",
  "count": 30,
  "columns": [
    "device",
    "brand",
    "category",
    "apple_health_free",
    "health_connect_free",
    "subscription_required",
    "notes",
    "source_urls",
    "date_verified",
    "status",
    "fact_check",
    "amazon_url",
    "amazon_link_type",
    "amazon_asin"
  ],
  "devices": [
    {
      "device": "Withings Body Smart",
      "brand": "Withings",
      "category": "Scale",
      "apple_health_free": "no",
      "health_connect_free": "no",
      "subscription_required": "Yes for accounts created from Oct 13 2026, 00:00 UTC (= 5:00 PM PT Oct 12): Withings+ from $9.95/mo. Price varies by channel ($99.50/yr on Withings' support page; App Store pricing may differ). Free for older accounts.",
      "notes": "Free sync is tied to the account, not the device: accounts created before 00:00 UTC Oct 13 2026 (5:00 PM PT Oct 12) keep it, even on new Withings devices. New accounts get a free trial (1 month with Withings web-store purchases, 2 weeks if you subscribe in the app). If the membership ends, sync pauses and no data is lost. Exporting your full history as CSV/PDF stays free.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/46746224229777-Partner-Apps-Apple-Health-Exporting-Withings-data-into-Apple-Health",
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/51863040739857-Withings-Withings-AI-Connector-FAQ",
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/14166469200529-Withings-Subscribing-to-Withings",
        "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012350/withings-plus-subscription-new-users-october-13-2026",
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/51887047154577-Unacceptable-Apple-Health-Sync-is-now-behind-a-99-year-paywall-for-new-accounts"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "eufy Smart Scale P2 Pro",
      "brand": "eufy (Anker)",
      "category": "Scale",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "partial",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "\u26a0 eufy says it discontinued its whole smart-scale lineup, P2 Pro included, on eufy.com US as of March 2026. It may still be sold by third-party sellers. EufyLife syncs to Apple Health. On Android it syncs to Google Fit/Fitbit, and Health Connect is needed only as the route to Google Fit. Only the main user's data syncs.",
      "status": "partial",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: corrected",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://service.eufy.com/article-description/Is-it-possible-to-sync-data-with-other-apps-like-Apple-Health-Google-Fit-Fitbit-etc-1618458383135",
        "https://us.eufy.com/blogs/home/eufy-smart-scale-discontinued",
        "https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/eufy-life/id1153481724"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "RENPHO smart scales (e.g., Elis line, MorphoScan Nova)",
      "brand": "RENPHO",
      "category": "Scale",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "partial",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "Every model in RENPHO's comparison table lists Apple Health. Health Connect is listed only for some models (e.g., Nova, MorphoScan, Chroma Aspire), not Elis 1, Elis Nova or Elis 2X, so check your exact model. RENPHO says all app features are free.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://renpho.com/pages/renpho-health-upgrade",
        "https://renpho.com/pages/faq-for-renpho-health-app",
        "https://renpho.com/blogs/wellness-fitness-blog/morphoscan-lite-vs-base-vs-aspire-vs-nova"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=RENPHO+smart+scale&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Wyze Scale X",
      "brand": "Wyze",
      "category": "Scale",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "Wyze lists Apple Health, Fitbit and Health Connect as supported apps. Bluetooth-only, so the phone app has to receive each reading.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.wyze.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039478791-How-do-I-sync-the-Wyze-app-with-Apple-Health",
        "https://www.wyze.com/products/wyze-scale-x",
        "https://support.wyze.com/hc/en-us/articles/6355640172827-About-Wyze-Scale-X"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XMXMGMK?tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "dp",
      "amazon_asin": "B09XMXMGMK"
    },
    {
      "device": "Etekcity smart scales (VeSync app)",
      "brand": "Etekcity",
      "category": "Scale",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "partial",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "VeSync (free) syncs to Apple Health. Health Connect is documented only in Etekcity's 8-electrode scale guide. The ESF-551 page and Etekcity's 2026 roundup list Google Fit, not Health Connect.",
      "status": "partial",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: corrected",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://etekcity.com/blogs/etekcity-blog/vesync-app-guide-for-etekcity-8-electrode-body-composition-scale",
        "https://etekcity.com/products/smart-fitness-scale-esf551",
        "https://etekcity.com/blogs/etekcity-blog/etekcitys-best-weight-scales-for-2026"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Etekcity+smart+scale+VeSync&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "iHealth Nexus Pro (HS2S-Pro)",
      "brand": "iHealth",
      "category": "Scale",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "partial",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "The free iHealth MyVitals app syncs to Apple Health. Health Connect isn't documented as live: iHealth's EU help says it is 'transitioning to Health Connect', and the US product page lists Apple Health, Google Fit, Epic EMR and Fitbit.",
      "status": "partial",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: corrected",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://helpcenter.ihealthlabs.eu/hc/en-gb/articles/32778710295057-MyVitals-Sharing-data-with-a-third-party-application-Apple-Health-Google-FIT",
        "https://ihealthlabs.com/products/ihealth-nexus-pro-wireless-body-composition-scale",
        "https://support.ihealthlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/39779578943501-FAQ-Which-iHealth-devices-pair-with-the-iHealth-MyVitals-app-and-which-do-not",
        "https://support.ihealthlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/38770628862093",
        "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ihealth-myvitals/id1532014748"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iHealth+Nexus+Pro+scale&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Garmin Index S2",
      "brand": "Garmin",
      "category": "Scale",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "Garmin Connect sends Weight, Body Fat % and BMI to Apple Health, and Weight and Body Fat to Health Connect. It's one-way only, and Health Connect needs Android 14+.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=lK5FPB9iPF5PXFkIpFlFPA",
        "https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=JToBEy0jfe6pIygark2Ui5",
        "https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/679362/",
        "https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/elevate-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-garmin-connect/"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KC5V33R?tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "dp",
      "amazon_asin": "B08KC5V33R"
    },
    {
      "device": "Xiaomi scales using the Zepp Life app",
      "brand": "Xiaomi",
      "category": "Scale",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "unverified",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "Xiaomi says Zepp Life syncs steps, sleep and weight to Apple Health. There's no official Health Connect statement for Zepp Life. Scope: the Mi Body Composition Scale 2 uses Zepp Life, but Xiaomi's current S400 scale works only with the Xiaomi Home app, not Zepp Life.",
      "status": "partial",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: still unverified (Health Connect)",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://www.mi.com/global/support/article/KA-12890/",
        "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.hm.health",
        "https://www.mi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-107891/",
        "https://www.mi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-111954/"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Xiaomi+Mi+Body+Composition+Scale+2&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Withings BPM Connect",
      "brand": "Withings",
      "category": "Blood pressure monitor",
      "apple_health_free": "no",
      "health_connect_free": "no",
      "subscription_required": "Yes for accounts created from Oct 13 2026, 00:00 UTC (= 5:00 PM PT Oct 12): Withings+ from $9.95/mo. Price varies by channel ($99.50/yr on Withings' support page; App Store pricing may differ). Free for older accounts.",
      "notes": "Free sync is tied to the account, not the device: accounts created before 00:00 UTC Oct 13 2026 (5:00 PM PT Oct 12) keep it, even on new Withings devices. New accounts get a free trial (1 month with Withings web-store purchases, 2 weeks if you subscribe in the app). If the membership ends, sync pauses and no data is lost. Exporting your full history as CSV/PDF stays free.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/46746224229777-Partner-Apps-Apple-Health-Exporting-Withings-data-into-Apple-Health",
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/51863040739857-Withings-Withings-AI-Connector-FAQ",
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/14166469200529-Withings-Subscribing-to-Withings",
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/51887047154577-Unacceptable-Apple-Health-Sync-is-now-behind-a-99-year-paywall-for-new-accounts",
        "https://www.withings.com/en-us/products/bpm-connect"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "OMRON EVOLV (OMRON connect app)",
      "brand": "OMRON",
      "category": "Blood pressure monitor",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "unverified",
      "subscription_required": "No. OMRON lists 'Integrating with other health apps' as a free feature. Premium is optional.",
      "notes": "OMRON lists 'Integrating with other health apps' as free, and the app shares BP with Apple Health. Health Connect is documented only for OMRON's JP/global app, not the US/EMEA OMRON connect app (which names Google Fit and Samsung Health), so it's unverified for US users.",
      "status": "partial",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: still unverified (Health Connect, US app)",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://omronhealthcare.com/omron-connect-app",
        "https://www.omron-healthcare.co.uk/omronconnect-support",
        "https://omronhealthcare.com/products/evolv-wireless-upper-arm-blood-pressure-monitor-bp7000",
        "https://www.omron-healthcare.com/omronconnect",
        "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.omron.healthcare.omron_connect",
        "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omronhealthcare.omronconnect"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRL790Q?tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "dp",
      "amazon_asin": "B01MRL790Q"
    },
    {
      "device": "iHealth Track / Push / Neo / Track Pro (MyVitals app)",
      "brand": "iHealth",
      "category": "Blood pressure monitor",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "partial",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "iHealth lists Push, Track, Neo, Ease, Accu Luminate and Track Pro as MyVitals-compatible. MyVitals syncs to Apple Health for free. Health Connect is described only as 'transitioning' (EU help).",
      "status": "partial",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: corrected",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://helpcenter.ihealthlabs.eu/hc/en-gb/articles/32778710295057-MyVitals-Sharing-data-with-a-third-party-application-Apple-Health-Google-FIT",
        "https://support.ihealthlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/39779578943501-FAQ-Which-iHealth-devices-pair-with-the-iHealth-MyVitals-app-and-which-do-not"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iHealth+blood+pressure+monitor&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Garmin Index BPM",
      "brand": "Garmin",
      "category": "Blood pressure monitor",
      "apple_health_free": "unverified",
      "health_connect_free": "no",
      "subscription_required": "No",
      "notes": "Apple Health: likely yes, but Garmin doesn't document it. Garmin's official Apple Health list leaves out blood pressure. Owner reports on Garmin's forums (2022, 2024) say BP is written once Systolic/Diastolic are turned on in iPhone Health > Sharing > Apps > Connect, sometimes only the last reading per day. A 2022 Garmin Connect update reportedly added the BP write permission (Notebookcheck). Health Connect: no. Garmin's official Health Connect list has no blood pressure.",
      "status": "partial",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: corrected",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=lK5FPB9iPF5PXFkIpFlFPA",
        "https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=JToBEy0jfe6pIygark2Ui5",
        "https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/716808/",
        "https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/index-bpm/309460/does-the-index-bpm-sync-blood-pressure-to-apple-health",
        "https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/index-bpm/375318/index-bpm-overwrites-previous-measurements-from-same-day-in-apple-health",
        "https://www.notebookcheck.net/Garmin-Connect-update-brings-blood-pressure-data-sharing-feature.636160.0.html"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "QardioArm",
      "brand": "Qardio",
      "category": "Blood pressure monitor",
      "apple_health_free": "partial",
      "health_connect_free": "unverified",
      "subscription_required": "No (via the free community app LibreArm)",
      "notes": "LibreArm, a free, open-source iPhone app not affiliated with Qardio, connects to QardioArm over Bluetooth and writes readings to Apple Health. There's no official Qardio shutdown notice. Qardio's Android app is no longer on Google Play, and CISA (Feb 2025) noted Qardio hadn't responded to its advisory. Health Connect: only through an unofficial Android port that isn't on Play.",
      "status": "partial",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: still unverified (official shutdown)",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://github.com/ptylr/LibreArm",
        "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/librearm/id6752661389",
        "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getqardio.android",
        "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-25-044-01"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "A&D Medical UA-651BLE",
      "brand": "A&D Medical",
      "category": "Blood pressure monitor",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (A&D Heart Track app is free)",
      "notes": "A&D's official US app, A&D Heart Track, is free, lists the UA-651BLE, and says it sends BP/weight to Google Health Connect. Apple Health support comes from the iOS version history (2.0.17, Dec 2022: 'Add support for sharing blood pressure and weight data with Apple Health'). The current App Store description doesn't mention it, so confirm in the app.",
      "status": "partial",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: corrected",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.aandd.hearttrack&hl=en_US",
        "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/a-d-heart-track/id1499948195"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXTE7CS?tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "dp",
      "amazon_asin": "B00MXTE7CS"
    },
    {
      "device": "Apple Watch (Series 12, Ultra 4, SE 3 and earlier)",
      "brand": "Apple",
      "category": "Watch",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "no",
      "subscription_required": "No",
      "notes": "Writes to the Health app natively. Requires an iPhone (current models need iPhone 11 or later), so there's no Android or Health Connect support.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.apple.com/en-us/108779",
        "https://www.apple.com/watch/compare/",
        "https://support.apple.com/en-us/109015"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Apple+Watch&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Garmin smartwatches (Forerunner, Venu, fenix, vivoactive, etc.)",
      "brand": "Garmin",
      "category": "Watch",
      "apple_health_free": "partial",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "One-way sync. Apple Health gets steps, HR, sleep, energy, workouts (no GPS routes) and weight, and HR for timed activities is high/low only. HRV and Body Battery aren't on either list. Health Connect needs Android 14+.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=lK5FPB9iPF5PXFkIpFlFPA",
        "https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=JToBEy0jfe6pIygark2Ui5"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Garmin+smartwatch&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Fitbit trackers (Google Health app)",
      "brand": "Google / Fitbit",
      "category": "Tracker",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No. Google Health Premium (from $9.99) is for coaching, not sync.",
      "notes": "NEW in Aug 2026: the Google Health iOS app writes Fitbit data (steps, sleep, heart rate, SpO2, weight; not HRV) to Apple Health. 9to5Mac reported it in v5.05 on Aug 3 2026. The App Store version history attaches it to 5.05.1/5.06 (Aug 8/14). Before that, Fitbit never wrote to HealthKit. Google lists app sync as free. Health Connect is supported on Android.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.google.com/googlehealth/answer/17037331?hl=en",
        "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/google-health-adds-two-way-apple-health-syncing-on-iphone/",
        "https://support.google.com/googlehealth/answer/14506680?hl=en",
        "https://store.google.com/us/product/google_health_premium?hl=en-US"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Fitbit+fitness+tracker&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Google Pixel Watch",
      "brand": "Google",
      "category": "Watch",
      "apple_health_free": "no",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No. Some Google Health features need Premium. Sync isn't listed as one of them.",
      "notes": "Google says iPhones aren't supported. Data syncs to the Google Health app on Android, which shares with Health Connect.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12652073?hl=en",
        "https://support.google.com/googlehealth/answer/14506680?hl=en"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Google+Pixel+Watch&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Samsung Galaxy Watch (Wear OS models: Watch4 and later)",
      "brand": "Samsung",
      "category": "Watch",
      "apple_health_free": "no",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "Not compatible with iPhone. Watch data goes to Samsung Health on the phone, which syncs with Health Connect.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004668/",
        "https://developer.samsung.com/health/health-connect-faq.html"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Samsung+Galaxy+Watch&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Samsung Galaxy Ring",
      "brand": "Samsung",
      "category": "Ring",
      "apple_health_free": "no",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "Needs an Android 11+ phone, Samsung Health and a Samsung account (no iPhone). Data lives in Samsung Health, which syncs with Health Connect.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://www.samsung.com/uk/rings/galaxy-ring/galaxy-ring-titanium-black-size-10-sm-q500nzkaeub/",
        "https://developer.samsung.com/health/health-connect-faq.html",
        "https://www.samsung.com/uk/mobile-phone-buying-guide/samsung-health-ecosystem-explained/"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Samsung+Galaxy+Ring&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Oura Ring 4 (and all Gen3+)",
      "brand": "Oura",
      "category": "Ring",
      "apple_health_free": "no",
      "health_connect_free": "no",
      "subscription_required": "Yes: Oura Membership $5.99/mo or $69.99/yr (US). First month free.",
      "notes": "Oura's support pages say Apple Health and Health Connect integration on Gen3 or later needs an active membership (Apple Health article updated Oct 14 2026, Health Connect article Aug 19 2026, Membership article Oct 16 2026).",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.ouraring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025438734-Apple-Health-Integration",
        "https://support.ouraring.com/hc/en-us/articles/10786105824531-Health-Connect-by-Android-Integration",
        "https://support.ouraring.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409086524819-Oura-Membership"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Oura Ring Gen2 (legacy)",
      "brand": "Oura",
      "category": "Ring",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No. Gen2 never needs a membership.",
      "notes": "Older ring that's no longer the current model. Gen2 keeps free Apple Health and Health Connect sync.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.ouraring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025438734-Apple-Health-Integration",
        "https://support.ouraring.com/hc/en-us/articles/10786105824531-Health-Connect-by-Android-Integration",
        "https://support.ouraring.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409086524819-Oura-Membership"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "WHOOP 5.0 / WHOOP MG",
      "brand": "WHOOP",
      "category": "Tracker",
      "apple_health_free": "no",
      "health_connect_free": "no",
      "subscription_required": "Yes: you need a membership to use WHOOP at all. Confirmed on WHOOP's live US page: One $199/yr, Life $359/yr (other tiers not confirmed).",
      "notes": "WHOOP's terms require a paid membership. With a membership, WHOOP syncs with Apple Health, and Google lists WHOOP as connecting through Health Connect. Marked 'no' because nothing works without paying.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://www.whoop.com/us/en/membership/",
        "https://support.whoop.com/s/article/Apple-Health-Integration?language=en_US",
        "https://support.google.com/googlehealth/answer/14236613?hl=en",
        "https://www.whoop.com/us/en/whoop-terms-of-use/"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Ultrahuman Ring AIR",
      "brand": "Ultrahuman",
      "category": "Ring",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No. Ultrahuman says there are no recurring fees for ring data. Optional paid 'PowerPlugs' are extra.",
      "notes": "\u26a0 NOT AVAILABLE IN THE US: Ultrahuman's US buy page says it 'currently' can't sell or ship this product to U.S. addresses. Sync facts: Apple Health is documented by Ultrahuman, the Play listing says it syncs with Health Connect, and there are no recurring fees for ring data. Optional paid 'PowerPlugs' are extra.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: corrected",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://www.ultrahuman.com/global/ring/faq/",
        "https://www.ultrahuman.com/blog/how-to-access-your-hrv-data-on-apple-health/",
        "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en&id=com.ultrahuman.android",
        "https://www.ultrahuman.com/us/ring/buy/better-help/"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "RingConn Gen 3",
      "brand": "RingConn",
      "category": "Ring",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No ('No Subscription Required' on product page)",
      "notes": "The product page lists Apple Health and Google Health Connect integrations.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://ringconn.com/products/ringconn-gen-3"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=RingConn+Gen+3+smart+ring&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Polar watches (Polar Flow app)",
      "brand": "Polar",
      "category": "Watch",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "One-way sync from Flow to Apple Health. On Android, Flow writes activity, exercise, HR, sleep and weight to Health Connect.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.polar.com/en/support/connecting_polar_flow_with_apple_health",
        "https://support.polar.com/us-en/flow-app-health-connect",
        "https://www.polar.com/en/flow"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Polar+watch&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "COROS watches",
      "brand": "COROS",
      "category": "Watch",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "COROS app > Settings > 3rd Party Apps > Data Sync > Apple Health. Health Connect is listed under supported third-party apps.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041549551-Connecting-Apple-Health-with-COROS-App",
        "https://support.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040256531-Supported-3rd-Party-Apps"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=COROS+watch&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Amazfit watches (Zepp app)",
      "brand": "Amazfit (Zepp Health)",
      "category": "Watch",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "Amazfit support confirms Apple Health sync. Google's Health help page lists Zepp (Amazfit) as connecting through Health Connect. The core Zepp app is free, and Aura Premium is optional.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_gts_2_mini/docs/N6cUdJxDRo6rbfxiLs1cJDBrnRd",
        "https://support.google.com/googlehealth/answer/14236613?hl=en",
        "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.huami.watch.hmwatchmanager"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Amazfit+watch&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Xiaomi Smart Band 10 (Mi Fitness)",
      "brand": "Xiaomi",
      "category": "Tracker",
      "apple_health_free": "yes",
      "health_connect_free": "yes",
      "subscription_required": "No (none stated on official sync page)",
      "notes": "Xiaomi support documents Mi Fitness > Third-party data > Health on iOS. The Mi Fitness Play listing says it syncs fitness and health data to Health Connect.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-592800/",
        "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en_US&id=com.xiaomi.wearable",
        "https://support.google.com/googlehealth/answer/14236613?hl=en"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Xiaomi+Smart+Band+10&tag=healthyyou100-20",
      "amazon_link_type": "search",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    },
    {
      "device": "Withings ScanWatch 2",
      "brand": "Withings",
      "category": "Watch",
      "apple_health_free": "no",
      "health_connect_free": "no",
      "subscription_required": "Yes for accounts created from Oct 13 2026, 00:00 UTC (= 5:00 PM PT Oct 12): Withings+ from $9.95/mo. Price varies by channel ($99.50/yr on Withings' support page; App Store pricing may differ). Free for older accounts.",
      "notes": "Free sync is tied to the account, not the device: accounts created before 00:00 UTC Oct 13 2026 (5:00 PM PT Oct 12) keep it, even on new Withings devices. New accounts get a free trial (1 month with Withings web-store purchases, 2 weeks if you subscribe in the app). If the membership ends, sync pauses and no data is lost. Exporting your full history as CSV/PDF stays free.",
      "status": "verified",
      "fact_check": "Independently fact-checked by Researchy 2026-10-17: confirmed",
      "source_urls": [
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/46746224229777-Partner-Apps-Apple-Health-Exporting-Withings-data-into-Apple-Health",
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/51863040739857-Withings-Withings-AI-Connector-FAQ",
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/articles/14166469200529-Withings-Subscribing-to-Withings",
        "https://support.withings.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/51887047154577-Unacceptable-Apple-Health-Sync-is-now-behind-a-99-year-paywall-for-new-accounts",
        "https://www.withings.com/en-us/collections/scanwatch-2"
      ],
      "date_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "amazon_url": "",
      "amazon_link_type": "none",
      "amazon_asin": ""
    }
  ]
}