Personal scales have been transformed, they are no longer limited despite mechanically, now they are able to calculate our body mass, tell us the physical form and make a graph with the evolution of our body. Gone are the times when a device like these only served to know our weight … and nothing else. Now just climbing on top of it you will know a good number of physical parameters to control your health.
Lately certain gadgets that were thought to be stagnant over time have evolved considerably. Smart scales is one of them, the applied technology has allowed to give a new life to these devices so implanted in society.
What is a smart scale?
Basically, a smart scale is a bioimpedance device to which connectivity has been added . In this sense, the most common is that they have WiFi or Bluetooth technology, which allows them to connect and synchronize with a mobile or Tablet easily. Through an app on our mobile phone, we will be able to see the data provided by our scale, analyze it and view certain statistics
Bioimpedance scales are devices capable of measuring a lot of data from our body, such as body fat, percentage of muscle, fat mass, amount of water in our body and even the weight of our bone system.
For this, and taking into account that our body is made up of a large percentage of water, what these types of scales do is emit a small invaluable electric current or electrical impulses , which travels throughout our body and depending on the time it takes to cross our body, they are able to determine with greater or less precision, the percentage of body fat, percentage of water, bone density, visceral fat, percentage of muscle, etc.
Requirements to include a good Smart scale
- They indicate our body weight , but also much more. Depending on the model, we will also have between 6 and 12 body parameters available.
- They have connectivity with our phones
- They use electrical bioimpedance as measurement technology.
Functions offered by an intelligent scale
Each can offer performance, features and functions depending on its equipment. In addition to the function of calculating our weight, a bioimpedance scale with WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity also allows us to:
- Know the percentage of body fat. A rather important fact especially if our goal is to lose weight and also makes us aware of the risk to which we are exposing ourselves in terms of health.
- BMI or body mass index . A value that the WHO establishes indicates the state in which we are based on our height, weight, age …
- Muscle mass index. In this way, we can control whether the weight we gain is muscle or fat, since the number that the scale dials can be “misleading”.
- Recommended amount of calories per day depending on the basal metabolism of our body. Very useful fact if, in addition, we want to follow a diet.
- Hydration level or percentage of body water . It is important to know if we are well hydrated and if we may have a problem with fluid retention, so it is also a very interesting die.
- Weight of our bone structure. These types of scales can make an approximate calculation of what our bones weigh.
- Visceral fat percentage. Without a doubt one of the most important values, since this fat is the one that surrounds our vital organs and hence it is the most dangerous for our health.
All these data can be seen reflected on the scale when weighing us, but, also, having WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity, they will be synchronized on our mobile and we can consult them at any time, see our evolution, statistics and others. This information will also depend on the model and the application necessary to view the data.
Best Smart Scale Options
We have compiled a compilation of different options (both in quality and price) of smart scales that are currently on the market.
Kamtron
This Kamtron scale uses Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA) analysis technology, which can accurately measure 11 body metrics, including body fat percentage, water weight, muscle percentage, bone mass, and muscle mass. Get on the scale with your bare feet, the electrodes placed under each foot transmit a harmless low-level electric current through your body. The signal passes through the lean mass rapidly, while fat decreases the downstream, allowing you to estimate which part of your body has excess fat and which part is lean mass. This signal is perfectly safe and you will not feel it.
Zoetouch
This Zoetouch is synchronized with Apple Health, Google Fit and the Fitbit application. It has a conductive tin oxide surface, for a more precise measurement. It has four high-precision sensors measured in 0.2KG increments. It has an accurate and instantaneous data reading.
HealthKeep
This Healthkeep scale tracks 13 essential measurements. You can record your changes every day, you can view all the historical data of your health progress and trends with ease by day, week, month and year. It shows you how close you are to your goals. It allows you to create unlimited member profiles to seamlessly track multiple users, so you and your family can share a single scale together.
Medisana
This of the Medisana brand, is capable of measuring weight, body fat, body water, muscle mass and bone weight, also calculates BMI and analyzes caloric needs. The high-gloss surface in pure white and the high-quality stainless steel electrodes give it a modern design. Automatically recognizes up to 8 users as soon as they step on the scale barefoot.
Xiaomi Mi Scale 2
Xiaomi‘s Mi Scale 2 scale has a stylized and minimalist design, where its rounded lines and ultra-slim structure stand out. By touching the electrodes of the scale with your feet, the current passes through our body and, depending on the time it takes to do so, the algorithm of the scale estimates all the parameters related to muscle mass, fat and amount of water present in our body . This helps us to take full control of our body in real time with the support of the Mi Fit app.
This Xiaomi scale allows the monitoring of up to 16 users. Every time a user gets on the platform, it is not necessary to assign the weight to a user, but the application will know which person is being weighed based on the data history they have.
Mpow
The Mpow is a body fat scale designed with safe rounded glass corners, light and elegant appearance, beautify your home and prevent scratches to your family. Just step on it and you get several essential physical data on hand. The Megafit app is easy to set up and use, keep your Bluetooth on and step on the scale, and all data will be monitored.
Renpho
Renpho is an intelligent scale model, which is equipped with four high-precision sensors and four electrodes to guarantee a fast and accurate body composition analysis. The surface is made of 6mm tempered glass; the bottom is made of quality ABS plastic. It has a simple, elegant and modern design. It syncs with your favorite fitness apps, its own app sends data to Samsung Health, Apple Health, Google Fit and Fitbit.
Etekcity
The EtekCity weight, features a super wide glass platform, offers a very good user experience. The base is large, ensuring sensor placement for more accurate readings. Also, its materials are hard and strong. With 6mm of treated glass, it supports you without complications. It is perfect for all ages.
Fittrack
The FitTrack Dara Smart Scale measures much more than weight. It uses advanced bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology. It allows you to measure 17 different health indicators, including body fat percentage, BMI, muscle mass, hydration, and more, so you can understand your body composition and make more informed decisions about your health. Automatically recognizes up to 8 different users, each of whom can create their own profile to monitor their health and well-being. Other users will not have access to your data unless you allow them.
Sinocare
The Sinocare body fat scale helps you control your weight and other physical indicators. Measures up to 12 health indicators provide accurate data on weight, fat, BMI, metabolism, muscle, water, bone mass, visceral fat, degree of obesity, protein, body age, weight without fat. Up to eight different profiles can be created.
