To help keep Brits on top of their health, Withings has announced the launch of its new Internet connected scale, the Smart Body Analyzer. The revolutionary device is the first of its kind and capable of measuring heart rate, air quality as well as traditional weight measurements and body composition.
The scale is perfect for the health-conscious such as athletes who want to closely monitor their everyday fitness during training and people trying to shed those extra pounds in time for the Great British summer. The new heart rate measure is integrated into the scale and is a key indicator of long-term fitness. Results are taken instantly when users simply step onto the scale.
As well as measuring physical health, the scale has a unique feature that measures the air quality of its surrounding environment through temperature and carbon dioxide monitoring. High levels of CO2 can produce a range of adverse health effects such as deterioration of sleep quality, headaches, dizziness, restlessness, difficulty breathing, increased heart rate and sweating.
The Smart Body Analyzer has a sleek look and enables users to monitor their physical health in an easy yet accurate way. It’s easy to see the results, all users need to do is download the App ‘Withings Health Mate’ which connects and updates data from the scales (iOS or Android) via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and is accessible from whichever device the user chooses (iPhone, Android phone, tablet or computer).
Easy to read graphs and results mean that users can reliably monitor their health. The app also offers users the possibility to share data in a simple, reliable and secure way with a third-party such as the doctor, nutritionist or family member as well as on social networks.
Cédric Hutchings, co-founder of Withings: “The Withings teams have worked for over 3 years to develop this new generation of smart scale, a sector which we created in 2009. The primary challenge has been to introduce new measurements into our service so that our customers don’t have to change their behavior or daily life.”
The whole Withings range of scales is equipped with a unique technology called Withings Position Controlâ„¢. This advanced technology enables highly accurate weighing assisted by the indication on the screen that enables users to position themselves on the scale to optimise their weight reading.
Key features
- Position Controlâ„¢ technology: best-in-class weighing technology to ensure accuracy
- Fat mass measurement: available in athlete and non-athlete modes
- Heart rate measurement: this feature is introduced on a scale for the first time and allows tracking of the resting heart rate by just stepping on a scale. Like all other measurements, heart rate readings are automatically transmitted and rendered on the Withings Health Mate mobile app
- Air quality measurement: CO2 and temperature monitoring to better control and manage bedroom air quality
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart and Wi-Fi for easy setup and hassle-free data upload
RRP: €149.95 from withings.com/bodyanalyzer and £129.95 from Apple store
