I have a scale called Feel Fit. My son got it for us on Amazon a few years ago. Works well with the iPhone.
> On Apr 19, 2023, at 2:58 PM, Karrie Kinstetter <[email protected]> > wrote: > > How much was your smart scale? I have an apple watch and would like a smart > scale that is compatible with apple health. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 18, 2023, at 9:59 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> >> I have a Withings Body Plus or whatever it's called, it's their relatively >> inexpensive scale and we have had it for many years. The app is OK, it >> probably could use some improvement, but you can definitely see the results >> and you can also set it up so it gets sent to the Apple Health app. >> I read about this new scale when they sent me an email quite some time ago >> where they announced it was coming; maybe if I didn't already have a smart >> scale I'd consider this one, but mine also gives me BMI, body fat, bone >> mass, water and so on and really my primary demand from a scale is to get my >> weight so for me this new one sounds like a little bit overkill and it makes >> you wonder how good all these conclusions really are. Remember, it claims to >> get all that stuff from you standing on the scale for a few seconds. To each >> their own, this is just my opinion and it's a bit like some of the other >> smart stuff out there which claims that it improves your health or whatever, >> whether it's the $500 Canadian Philips Smart toothbrush or that whatever it >> was called which they showed off at the CES in January which you hang into >> your toilet and whejn you take a pee some of it goes through the device and >> it tells you fantastic information about your health like your urine's PH >> which I honestly couldn't care less about. I like gadgets as much as many of >> us, but some of this stuff goes a bit too far and I wouldn't be surprised if >> it came and went just like so many FADS. >> >> From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of >> Mary Otten >> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:24 PM >> To: via VIPhone <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >> Subject: New Apple Health-compatible Withings scale offers weight & body >> composition analysis >> >> >> New Apple I wonder if this is going to prove to be accessible. >> I have no experience with things sold by this company. I forget what it’s >> name used to be. >> Health-compatible Withings scale offers weight & body composition analysis >> AppleInsider / [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> (Andrew Orr) >> >> >> >> <https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/54023-108771-withings-scale-black-xl.jpg> >> Health company Withings has launched a new Apple Health compatible smart >> scale to provide weight and body composition measurements — and even an >> "Eyes Closed" mode. >> >> The Body Smart scale is the newest addition to the company's line of scales, >> offering multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) sensors. The >> technology is a fast way to measure body composition by examining fat and >> fat-free body mass and other measurements. >> >> Body Smart's improved body composition analysis includes the measurement of >> visceral fat, which encircles the internal organs and has been associated >> with a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease. Body Smart also delivers >> cardiovascular measurements and analysis by monitoring standing heart rates. >> >> And for the first time, Withings Body Smart will also be able to measure >> Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). BMR is the number of calories the body burns at >> rest, providing valuable information about a person's overall metabolic >> health. >> >> By comparing how many calories a body burns at rest with others of a similar >> age, Body Smart also uses this to determine metabolic age. After an >> automatic upgrade, these functionalities will be accessible from May 2023 >> forward. >> >> Body Smart includes a screen that displays relevant information, but it has >> an "Eyes Closed Mode" for people who may be uncomfortable with seeing their >> results. For example, the mode tracks a person's weight in the accompanying >> app but doesn't display it on the screen. >> >> <https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/54023-108770-scale-2-xl.jpg> >> It also shows encouraging, motivating messages or daily information such as >> step counts, air quality, and the weather. >> >> Withings Body Smart scale — Pricing & Availability >> >> The scale is now available from April 18 at $99.95 through Withings >> <https://www.withings.com/ca/en/body-smart/shop> or on Amazon >> <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XW4C5Q?th=1&tag=reality>. >> >> Andrew Orr <https://appleinsider.com/editor/andrew+orr> >> Since 2015, Andrew has been posting articles online on subjects including >> Apple, privacy, and security. >> >> >> >> Original Article: >> https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/04/18/new-apple-health-compatible-withings-scale-offers-weight-body-composition-analysis?utm_medium=rss >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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