GoKawiilDeveloper releases open-source tool to bypass Withings' new subscription requirement
Developer Tom Anthony built YourOwnWeigh, an open-source project that reroutes data from Withings smart scales away from Withings' servers to a user-controlled server instead. The tool patches scale firmware via Bluetooth and can run on a free Cloudflare account, letting users sync weigh-in data to apps like Apple Health without paying for Withings Plus.
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The project is a direct response to Withings requiring new users to pay for a subscription to sync device data with third-party apps, highlighting growing friction between hardware makers and customers over data access fees. Its reliance on firmware patching rather than official support means compatibility is currently limited to two older scale models, and expanding it to newer devices or other health platforms depends on community contributions.
- YourOwnWeigh is an open-source tool that reroutes Withings scale data to a user's own server instead of Withings'.
- It works by patching scale firmware over Bluetooth and can run free using Cloudflare.
- Currently limited to two older Withings scale models, with Apple Health support enabled via Shortcuts automation.
Withings Body Smart Scale — If you're diving into this open-source project to free your health data from subscription paywalls, you'll need a compatible Withings scale to work with. The Body Smart is Withings' current smart scale offering, giving you the hardware foundation to experiment with tools like YourOwnWeigh and route your data wherever you want.
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