Is Oura Ring worth the money?

Yes, if you want to optimize sleep and recovery. Oura provides detailed insights into sleep stages, HRV and readiness. Monthly subscription ($6) required for full functionality.

Withings vs other smart scales?

Withings has the best Home Assistant integration and accuracy. Alternatives like Eufy or Xiaomi are cheaper but have limited HA support.

Does Oura work with Home Assistant?

Yes! Via HACS custom integration. You get sleep score, readiness, HRV, and more as sensors you can use in automations.

Whoop vs Oura - what should I choose?

Oura is best for sleep and daily wellness. Whoop is better for serious training with strain/recovery focus. Oura is a ring, Whoop is a wristband.

Can I automate my home based on sleep data?

Absolutely! With Oura or Withings data in HA you can adjust lights, temperature and music based on your sleep quality and readiness score.

Smart Health & Wellness

Health Wellness Tracking

Smart health equipment gives you daily insights into your body - from weight and blood pressure to sleep quality and stress levels. Combine with Home Assistant to adapt your home to your health.

🎯 Types of Smart Health Equipment

Overview

Type	Measures	HA Integration	Price
Smart scale	Weight, BMI, fat%, muscle mass	Native/HACS	💰-💰💰
Blood pressure	Systolic/diastolic, pulse	Native	💰💰
Sleep tracker	Sleep stages, HRV, SpO2	HACS	💰💰-💰💰💰
Fitness ring	Activity, readiness, stress	HACS	💰💰💰
Sleep light	Light intensity, alarm	HACS	💰💰

⚖️ Smart Scales

Price: ~$100

Withings Body+ is the most popular smart scale:

✅ Weight (±100g precision)
✅ BMI calculation
✅ Body fat %
✅ Muscle mass
✅ Water percentage
✅ Bone mass
✅ Up to 8 users (auto-recognition)
✅ WiFi + Bluetooth
✅ Native Home Assistant integration

Spec	Value
Max weight	400 lbs
Battery	18 months (AAA)
Display	LCD

Native Withings Integration

# Settings → Devices → Withings
# Requires Withings Developer account

# Entities created:
# - sensor.withings_weight_kg
# - sensor.withings_fat_mass_kg
# - sensor.withings_muscle_mass_kg
# - sensor.withings_bone_mass_kg
# - sensor.withings_body_water_kg
# - sensor.withings_fat_ratio_pct

# Example: Morning weigh-in notification
automation:
  - alias: "Weight - Daily update"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: sensor.withings_weight_kg
    condition:
      - condition: template
        value_template: >
          {{ trigger.from_state.state != trigger.to_state.state }}
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "⚖️ Weight updated"
          message: >
            Weight: {{ states('sensor.withings_weight_kg') }} kg
            Fat: {{ states('sensor.withings_fat_ratio_pct') }}%

Weight Trend Automation

automation:
  - alias: "Weight - Weekly trend"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: "08:00:00"
    condition:
      - condition: time
        weekday:
          - sun
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "📊 Weekly weight report"
          message: >
            Current: {{ states('sensor.withings_weight_kg') }} kg
            Change: {{ (states('sensor.withings_weight_kg') | float -
              state_attr('sensor.withings_weight_kg', 'last_week') | float) | round(1) }} kg

Buy: Amazon, Withings.com

Withings Body Scan

Price: ~$400

Premium smart scale with ECG:

✅ Everything from Body+
✅ 6-lead ECG
✅ Segmented body composition
✅ Nerve health (foot nerve condition)
✅ Vascular age
✅ Weather station integration

🩺 Blood Pressure Monitors

Withings BPM Connect

Price: ~$130

FDA-approved smart blood pressure monitor:

✅ Systolic & diastolic pressure
✅ Pulse
✅ Irregular heartbeat detection
✅ WiFi sync to app
✅ Up to 8 users
✅ Native Home Assistant integration

Home Assistant

# Via Withings integration
# Entities:
# - sensor.withings_systolic_blood_pressure_mmhg
# - sensor.withings_diastolic_blood_pressure_mmhg
# - sensor.withings_heart_pulse_bpm

automation:
  - alias: "Blood pressure - High warning"
    trigger:
      - platform: numeric_state
        entity_id: sensor.withings_systolic_blood_pressure_mmhg
        above: 140
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "⚠️ High blood pressure detected"
          message: >
            Systolic: {{ states('sensor.withings_systolic_blood_pressure_mmhg') }} mmHg
            Diastolic: {{ states('sensor.withings_diastolic_blood_pressure_mmhg') }} mmHg
            Consider contacting your doctor if this continues.

Withings BPM Vision (2025)

Price: ~$130

Latest model with color display:

✅ 2.8” color screen
✅ Guided measurements
✅ Color-coded results
✅ WiFi + Bluetooth
✅ 8 user profiles
✅ Up to 1 year battery life

💍 Fitness Rings & Trackers

Oura Ring 4

Overview
Home Assistant

Price: ~$350 + $6/month subscription

World’s most advanced smart ring:

✅ Sleep tracking (all stages)
✅ HRV (Heart Rate Variability)
✅ Readiness score
✅ Activity tracking
✅ SpO2 (oxygen saturation)
✅ Body temperature
✅ Stress/recovery
✅ 7-day battery life

Spec	Value
Battery	7 days
Water resistant	100m
Sensors	PPG, temperature, accelerometer

Oura HACS Integration

# HACS → Integrations → Oura Ring
# Requires Oura Personal Access Token

# Entities:
# - sensor.oura_sleep_score
# - sensor.oura_readiness_score
# - sensor.oura_activity_score
# - sensor.oura_hrv_balance
# - sensor.oura_resting_heart_rate
# - sensor.oura_body_temperature

# Example: Readiness-based morning
automation:
  - alias: "Oura - Low readiness alarm"
    trigger:
      - platform: numeric_state
        entity_id: sensor.oura_readiness_score
        below: 60
    condition:
      - condition: time
        after: "06:00:00"
        before: "09:00:00"
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "😴 Take it easy today"
          message: >
            Your readiness score is {{ states('sensor.oura_readiness_score') }}.
            Consider a relaxed day focused on recovery.
      # Turn on calming lights
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.bedroom
        data:
          brightness_pct: 30
          color_temp: 500  # Warm tone

Sleep-based Smart Home

automation:
  - alias: "Sleep score - Adjust home"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: sensor.oura_sleep_score
    action:
      - choose:
          # Good sleep → Energetic start
          - conditions:
              - condition: numeric_state
                entity_id: sensor.oura_sleep_score
                above: 85
            action:
              - service: light.turn_on
                entity_id: light.kitchen
                data:
                  brightness_pct: 100
                  color_temp: 250
          # Poor sleep → Gentle start
          - conditions:
              - condition: numeric_state
                entity_id: sensor.oura_sleep_score
                below: 60
            action:
              - service: light.turn_on
                entity_id: light.kitchen
                data:
                  brightness_pct: 50
                  color_temp: 400

Buy: Ouraring.com

Whoop 4.0

Price: ~$30/month subscription (no device purchase)

Hardcore fitness tracking:

✅ 24/7 HRV monitoring
✅ Strain score (training load)
✅ Recovery score
✅ Sleep performance
✅ Respiratory rate
✅ No screen (app only)
✅ 5-day battery

Best for: Serious athletes and trainers

🌙 Sleep Aids

Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light

Overview
Home Assistant

Price: ~$180

Natural awakening with sunrise simulation:

✅ 30-minute sunrise simulation
✅ Sunset function for bedtime
✅ 20 brightness levels
✅ FM radio + nature sounds
✅ Temperature/humidity sensors
✅ Ambient light sensor
✅ WiFi connected

SmartSleep HACS Integration

# HACS → Add custom repository
# https://github.com/theneweinstein/somneo

# Entities:
# - light.smartsleep_light
# - switch.smartsleep_alarm0
# - sensor.smartsleep_temperature
# - sensor.smartsleep_humidity
# - sensor.smartsleep_noise
# - sensor.smartsleep_luminance

# Example: Sync alarm with calendar
automation:
  - alias: "SmartSleep - Set alarm from calendar"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: "22:00:00"
    action:
      - service: number.set_value
        entity_id: number.smartsleep_alarm0_hours
        data:
          value: >
            {{ state_attr('calendar.work', 'start_time').hour - 1 }}
      - service: switch.turn_on
        entity_id: switch.smartsleep_alarm0

Buy: Amazon, Philips.com

Eight Sleep Pod 3

Price: ~$2,500+

Smart mattress with temperature control:

✅ Active cooling/heating (55-115°F)
✅ Dual-zone (both sides independent)
✅ Sleep tracking
✅ Smart alarm (vibration)
✅ Auto-adjustment based on sleep data
✅ HACS integration available

Home Assistant

# HACS → eight_sleep integration

# Entities:
# - climate.eight_sleep_left
# - climate.eight_sleep_right
# - sensor.eight_sleep_left_sleep_score
# - binary_sensor.eight_sleep_left_presence

automation:
  - alias: "Eight Sleep - Preheat bed"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: "21:30:00"
    action:
      - service: climate.set_temperature
        entity_id: climate.eight_sleep_left
        data:
          temperature: 82  # Warm to fall asleep
      - delay: "02:00:00"
      - service: climate.set_temperature
        entity_id: climate.eight_sleep_left
        data:
          temperature: 64  # Cool for deep sleep

🏠 Smart Automations

Morning Based on Sleep Data

automation:
  - alias: "Morning - Adapt to sleep quality"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.bedroom_motion
        to: "on"
    condition:
      - condition: time
        after: "05:00:00"
        before: "10:00:00"
    action:
      - choose:
          # Good sleep → Energetic morning
          - conditions:
              - condition: numeric_state
                entity_id: sensor.oura_sleep_score
                above: 80
            sequence:
              - service: light.turn_on
                entity_id: light.bedroom
                data:
                  brightness_pct: 80
                  color_temp: 250
              - service: media_player.play_media
                entity_id: media_player.bedroom_speaker
                data:
                  media_content_type: music
                  media_content_id: "spotify:playlist:energetic_morning"
          # Poor sleep → Gentle awakening
          - conditions:
              - condition: numeric_state
                entity_id: sensor.oura_sleep_score
                below: 60
            sequence:
              - service: light.turn_on
                entity_id: light.bedroom
                data:
                  brightness_pct: 30
                  color_temp: 450
                  transition: 300  # 5 min slow rise

Wellness Dashboard

# Lovelace Card
type: entities
title: "🏥 Health Overview"
entities:
  - entity: sensor.withings_weight_kg
    name: Weight
    icon: mdi:scale
  - entity: sensor.withings_fat_ratio_pct
    name: Fat %
    icon: mdi:percent
  - entity: sensor.oura_sleep_score
    name: Sleep Score
    icon: mdi:sleep
  - entity: sensor.oura_readiness_score
    name: Readiness
    icon: mdi:battery-heart
  - entity: sensor.withings_systolic_blood_pressure_mmhg
    name: Blood Pressure (sys)
    icon: mdi:heart-pulse

Stress-based Home Control

automation:
  - alias: "Stress - Activate wellness mode"
    trigger:
      - platform: numeric_state
        entity_id: sensor.oura_hrv_balance
        below: -10  # Low HRV = high stress
        for: "01:00:00"
    action:
      - service: scene.turn_on
        entity_id: scene.relaxation
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "🧘 Wellness Mode Activated"
          message: >
            Your HRV is low. Home is set to relaxing mode.
            Consider meditation or a walk.

🛒 Buying Strategy

Starter (~$200)

1x Withings Body+ scale ($100)
1x Philips SmartSleep (basic) ($100)
Total: ~$200

Health-focused (~$700)

1x Withings Body+ ($100)
1x Withings BPM Connect ($130)
1x Oura Ring 4 ($350)
Total: ~$580

Premium Wellness (~$1,500+)

1x Withings Body Scan ($400)
1x Withings BPM Vision ($130)
1x Oura Ring 4 ($350)
1x Philips SmartSleep ($180)
1x Whoop 4.0 (1 year) ($360)
Total: ~$1,420

🛒 Where to Buy?

Official Stores

Withings.com - Scales & blood pressure
Ouraring.com - Oura Ring
Whoop.com - Whoop tracker
Eightsleep.com - Smart mattress

General Retailers

Amazon - All health equipment
Best Buy - Philips products

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Is Oura Ring worth the money?: Yes, if you want to optimize sleep and recovery. Oura provides detailed insights into sleep stages, HRV and readiness. Monthly subscription ($6) required for full functionality.
Withings vs other smart scales?: Withings has the best Home Assistant integration and accuracy. Alternatives like Eufy or Xiaomi are cheaper but have limited HA support.
Does Oura work with Home Assistant?: Yes! Via HACS custom integration. You get sleep score, readiness, HRV, and more as sensors you can use in automations.
Whoop vs Oura - what should I choose?: Oura is best for sleep and daily wellness. Whoop is better for serious training with strain/recovery focus. Oura is a ring, Whoop is a wristband.
Can I automate my home based on sleep data?: Absolutely! With Oura or Withings data in HA you can adjust lights, temperature and music based on your sleep quality and readiness score.

📚 Next Steps

Smart Lighting

Circadian lighting for better sleep.

See guide →

Smart Climate

Optimal temperature for sleep.

See guide →

Last updated: December 2025

Smart Health & Wellness

🎯 Types of Smart Health Equipment

Overview

⚖️ Smart Scales

Withings Body+

Native Withings Integration

Weight Trend Automation

Withings Body Scan

🩺 Blood Pressure Monitors

Withings BPM Connect

Home Assistant

Withings BPM Vision (2025)

💍 Fitness Rings & Trackers

Oura Ring 4

Oura HACS Integration

Sleep-based Smart Home

Whoop 4.0

🌙 Sleep Aids

Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light

SmartSleep HACS Integration

Eight Sleep Pod 3

Home Assistant

🏠 Smart Automations

Morning Based on Sleep Data

Wellness Dashboard

Stress-based Home Control

🛒 Buying Strategy

Starter (~$200)

Health-focused (~$700)

Premium Wellness (~$1,500+)

🛒 Where to Buy?

Official Stores

General Retailers

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

📚 Next Steps

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