Product description
The first WiFi scale connected to the internet to automatically register weight, fat and BMI calculation. With its extra-flat black-and-steel design, which makes it the ideal bathroom decoration, the Withings WiFi Body Scale is jam-packed with technology yet remaining simple to use. The Withings WiFi body scale analyzes your body composition and automatically stores your weight data online thanks to a wireless Wifi connection. You can monitor the long term evolution of your weight, your BMI (Body Mass Index) and your fat mass directly on a secured web dashboard. From any web browser, you can log on and see a rich, relevant view of all your weight data collected by the scale, with no time limitation and in total confidentiality. Withings has also developed the first IPhone application, WiScale, available free on the iTunes App Store. This way, you can keep your very own fitness coach right in your pocket that you can consult whenever and wherever you like. Seen as a real revolution in the Internet of Things, the Withings connected scale can also be directly related to various and numerous innovative services such as Twitter, RunKeeeper or Google Health. Its stylish design comes in addition to high performance electronics, using a technology so far only used by health professionals. The accuracy of its measurements makes it the ideal tool to monitor your health and fitness.
Monitor your body weight like never before with the Withings WiFi Body Scale, a digital wireless body fat monitor. This bathroom scale uses a WiFi connection to store weight, BMI, and body fat data online or on your iPhone. With the Withings WiFi Body Scale, you can track your progress and motivate yourself to maintain a healthy weight. |
The WiFi Body Scale
At a Glance- Records weight, fat mass, lean muscle mass, and BMI
- Monitors your data on a private, password-secured website
- Free iPhone application increases data access
- Accurate graduation of 0.2 pounds; maximum weight of 396 pounds
- Multi-user monitoring allows up to eight users
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The Withings WiFi Body Scale makes it easy for you to log on from any Web browser and access your data. View larger. | 
The scale automatically recognizes up to eight different users, so your entire family can use it. View larger. |
Access Your Health Data Online or with Your iPhone
The Withings WiFi Body Scale is packed with technology, yet it's simple to use. You can monitor the long term evolution of your weight directly on a secured web dashboard. From any web browser, you can log on and see a rich, relevant view of all your weight data collected by the scale, with no time limitation and in total confidentiality. Withings has also developed an iPhone application, WiScale, available for free at the iTunes App Store. This app puts your very own fitness coach right in your pocket, which means you can consult it whenever and wherever you like.Stylish, Accurate Healthcare Tool
Powered by four 1.5-volt AAA alkaline batteries (included), this high-tech scale's black-and-steel design makes it an attractive addition to any décor. And this scale is just as accurate as it is good looking--it features four sensors and measures in graduations of 0.2 pounds, accepting a maximum weight of 396 pounds. The Withings scale can measure precisely your muscle mass and fat mass so you can see the real impact of your efforts. The accuracy of its measurements makes it the ideal tool to monitor your health and fitness. Scale Offers Creative Ways to Keep Fit
Take advantage of the Withings scale's many options to help you stay healthy. Set your goals and get a weekly progress report by email. Share your progress with friends on your blog, Facebook account, or Twitter account (only if you want to). You can even generate and print graphs showing your growth, weight, height, and BMI for your medical records. If you work with coaches or nutritionists, they can monitor your progress directly on their computers as well. The scale automatically recognizes up to eight different users, so your entire family can use it. Go beyond just the basics to evaluate your family's diet with Withings' nutrition partners and consult your results or create your own sports program with any of the many Withings partners. What's in the Box
Withings WiFi scale, four 1.5-volt AAA alkaline batteries, four carpet feet, tape measure, and installation guide.
| Specifications | | Online Connection | Private website secured by password | Monitoring weight fluctuations and
fat mass graph | Comparison to reference values dictated by doctors
| Ability to set objectives | Body Analysis
| ITO Invisible electrodes | Fat mass | Lean mass | Body mass index (BMI) | Connectivity
| WiFi 802.11 b/g | Very low power consumption | WEP/WPA/WPA2-personal security | | | Data Collection | Instant weigh-in by getting on the scale | Automatically turns
on and off | | | Data
Sharing | Data can be set to private or shared with the other users of the scale | Ability to upload information to a select number of third party websites | | | | Display | Big graphical screen (2.4" x 1.6") | White, high-contrast lighting | | | | What the Press is Saying About the Withing Scale | NYTimes.com
"By amassing a continual flow of data, you'll be able to monitor your progress in maintaining, or achieving, a healthy life style."USA Today
"The Wi-Fi body scale from Withings can keep dieters connected" CBS, The Doctors
"Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears recommends the Withings WiFi Body Scale, which Tweets your weight when you step on it!" MSN Tech & Gadgets
"Its dark metallic case and digital display make it look more like a distant cousin to the new Apple iPad than an object that should sit prominently on the floor beside the toilet." Engadget
"More often the object of dread than fascination, the humblebathroom scale has been given a makeover by Withings . . ." |
Features
- Easy weight and fat mass monitoring on a private website secured by a password.
- Personnalized multi-user monitoring thanks to an automatic user recognition (up to 8 users).
- Body analysis (fat mass, lean mass and bmi).
- Free iphone application to monitor your weight and fat mass.
- Graduation 0.2 lbs (0.1 kg) - 4 sensors, maximum weight 396 lbs (180 kg).
Customer Reviews
Good scale -- 2010-08-26
I've had this scale for two months now and I definitely like it. It seems fairly accurate for weight measurement, but body fat fluctuates greatly. I go anywhere from 11-14% body fat in a single day. The web based tracking program is also good. I also dont know why people complain about the battery life, maybe it's out of their wifi range. My wife and I have used it every day for 2 months and the battery level is still at 86%. Overall, good scale and a far better purchase than the Tanita one I was planning on getting for double the price.
Inaccurate by about 5% -- 2010-08-25
This scale is grossly inaccurate. If you take two different measurements within a couple minutes time, it will give you a different reading! For me, my weight varied from 210 lbs to 220 lbs. My Tanita weighs me in at 212 lbs consistently.
Other than +/- 5% accuracy, the wifi feature is cool and easy to use. I'll keep it for that.
Just don't be too much of a pound pincher...
Excellent Hi-Tech WiFi Scales -- 2010-08-19
I decided to wait several months before I reported my experience with this product to be sure that it was reliable. I was not really looking for a scale, but as an avid runner and cyclist, I had discovered a fantastic iPhone app, RunKeeper Pro ([...]) which provided info about how the Withings Wifi Body Scale could be linked to one's account with RunKeeper. Upon further investigation, I realized that if the Withings Scale lived up to its billing, it would be a great tool to assist me in getting back into competitive shape. Now I can proudly say, that my weight, and most importantly, my lean body mass, is now identical to that of my racing days of 25 years ago. Of course, my speed is no where close to what it was, but I think I am honestly faster relatively to my age group now than I was previously.
Setting up the scale was very straightforward, and it works with Snow Leopard on a Mac with no problems. As I spend about half the year in FL and the other half in NC, I was concerned about using the scale in dual locations. When I came to NC this spring, I bought another scale and after some trial and error, I got it set up so that it basically merged into my Withings account with the result that all new readings were added onto my FL data so that all of my data was continuous and uninterrupted. Absolutely could not work any better, even under somewhat unusual circumstances. And as hoped, after linking RunKeeper and Withings, Runkeeper automatically picks up the Withings data. Standing alone, the Withings scale is worth the money, although it is certainly not inexpensive. But in this instance, you really do get an amazing, premium product, which provides a continuous record and charts of weight, lean body mass, fat body mass, and BMI. And when combined with RunKeeper Pro, the entire package is a remarkable value. Also set up an account for my wife. The scale somehow recognizes her automatically, so no "adjustments" have to be made when either of us steps on the scale.
Almost forgot, there is a free Apple App (WiScale) which I installed on my 3GS iPhone and iPad, in addition to one's online accounts with Withings. If you are serious about monitoring your body weight and/or are a performance athlete, this is a no brainer. It will assist you in getting to the next level and beyond!!
As always, price and shipping from Amazon was the very best!!
Great Way to Track Your Progress! -- 2010-08-12
Have been using this since June and it is really easy to use and a great way to track my progress.
Others in my family could use it too...and since I deal with computers I love having access to it online. When I see my weight loss relative to what I ate on a given day I can then maximize what I eat to continue the weight loss.
It reminds me to stay on target and I love it!
Very good, almost great. -- 2010-07-27
I've owned the Withings Wifi Body Scale for about a month now. I like it, if you're thinking about buying one, I'd recommend it. Having recommended it though, there are some things you should know about it before buying one. It does not have a plug, which means it is going to go through batteries because of the wifi functionality. Communication via wireless is going to use up the small batteries fairly quickly. This problem is solved by purchasing NiMH rechargeables. A little more investment up front will save you some money and help the environment. The other thing to note is that this scale does vary in the body composition measurement depending on how much water you are retaining. I believe this is a limitation of the technology used to measure body fat though.
One last small gripe, it won't work on thick carpet. The small pads that they give you do not provide enough clearance. You'll need a fairly hard surface to place it on for it to work properly.
In short, if you're looking for a nice way to track your weight loss, or to keep track of long term trends to make sure your are maintaining your current weight, this scale is close to perfect. I would definitely purchase one of these again.
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