I’m typically a technology junkie, which means if it is wireless and allows me to monitor something, then it’s a must-have item for me. I’ve had my eye on the Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale for some time now and decided it would be the perfect gift for the family this holiday season.
First, let me say that this scale is a bit pricey, but well worth the cost. For me, I purchased it from Amazon for $159.99. If you think your wife will be upset with you for spending this kind of hard-earned cash on a gadget, you’re absolutely wrong. Yep! This item passes the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor). Trust me. Your wife having the ability to track her weight, etc., automatically each day and have the ability to review it by day, week, month, whatever… you’ll get plenty of brownie points!
What is unique and fun about this scale is that it monitors and records up to 8 members of your family’s weight, fat, muscle and BMI. Every time you use the scale, it will transmit your information from the scale via Wi-Fi using your wireless network, out of the internet to Withings’ cloud services. From there, you can use either your PC, iPhone or Android phone, or iPad or iPad 2 to review your health information instantly.
I’m not going to spend a great deal of time reviewing this product. There are some great reviews on Amazon here. You can even watch their Youtube video below:
Setup was a breeze…
- Install 4 AAA batteries into bottom of scale
- Go to http://my.withings.com/en/#fromStartScale=true and follow the on screen instructions
- You will either create an account or use an existing account
- You will then download and install the software.
- Once software is installed, you will configure it for your wireless network’s SID and follow the on screen instructions
- You will plug your scale’s USB connection into your computer to configure it
- Once all done, you will disconnect your USB cable and can begin using your scale wherever you wish within your house.
Since I just got the scale a couple days ago, there isn’t much history or data recorded yet. But I give this item 5-stars already for being easy to use and performing as advertised. Next month this time, I should have some good data and will either be happy with my progress or totally discouraged at my inability to change my habits and weight.
Time will tell –