Bathroom

• maintaining a healthy weight

Smart scales are bathroom scales that do more than just measure your weight. They use sensors and technology to track other health information like:

• Body fat percentage
• Muscle mass
• Water weight
• Bone density
• Heart rate (on some models)

They connect to a phone or tablet using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and send measurements to an app. This helps to see trends over time, set goals, and share data with health professionals if needed. They can often also link to other health tracking or fitness apps to integrate health data.

You can usually buy smart scales at shops which sell electrical items or smart devices or you can search for 'smart scales' on the internet.

• Health Tracking: using smart scales can make it easier to monitor for trends or changes in health over time, particularly when used with other health or fitness tracking apps. 
• Convenience and Speed: Measurements are quick and then logged to avoid the need for manual tracking.
• Adaptable display: It is usually possible to change the display to show measurements in the preferred format, for example kilograms or stones and pounds for weight.

• Privacy Concerns: Be mindful of how data is stored and used, either on third party apps or in the cloud. Check privacy policies.
• Ease of use: Think about how easy it will be to use and whether there is anyone to support with getting used to it and utilising all the features.
• Maintenance: Regular calibration and updates may be required to ensure the scales remains accurate and functional. Think about who will make sure these are carried out.
• Cost and Value for Money: Smart scales can be more expensive than traditional scales, so consider whether the additional features are worth the money. Think about whether there is customer support available if something went wrong.