Withings Body+ Composition Smart Scale Review: 3 Months With a Wireless Scale

[@scfan7231]

Hey that's a really good review. I was thinking about upgrading from my 5 year old FitBit Aria, and... - what I hear from you is pretty much what I have now. You saved me money, PLUS did good for the environment, as I'm hanging on to my smartscale longer. Thanks!

[@xloweric]

Hi. Did you upgrade? I am asking because I JUST started using the Body+ scale from original Aria. The Body+ is weighing .5-1 lb less than the Aria, consistenly. Also, the Aria almost always was consistent in it's weight, but the Body+ seems to provide a different weight depending on where you happen to stand. Also, the Body+ requires perfect foot placement to read body fat, the Aria almost never missed on the body fat measurement.

[@scfan7231]

@@xloweric My Aria died, when I cleaned it by rinsing it with water from the shower (don't do that!) I replaced it with the Body+. I had a slight jump in my body fat, but so far the Body+ is performing very well. What I don't like about the Body+ is that I have to link the Withings account with the FitBit account (coming from FitBit), and... somehow... after 8 months or so the Synch didn't work anymore and I just don't want to figure it out again. But I use it pretty much every day in the morning to keep track of my data. I would recommend it, because it looks 3% better than the FitBit Aria. ;-) ;-)

[@JAPRYDER]

Discontinued. Aria air is all now. So you only get weight that’s it.

[@gregn7458]

Thanks for the review Shannon!

[@edmundgil6008]

That was an amazing and thorough review of this product. I see this particular scale show up on many top 5 and top 10 lists, and pretty consistently towards the top, if not number 1! Your video was very helpful in learning more about it! Thank you!

[@ShannonMorse]

Thanks! Glad it helped

[@kimberlygilzow-delgreco3734]

Hey, Shannon! We have a Eufy Smart Scale (purchased for about $40) earlier this year. So far, so good. It does all of the basic measurements that a smart scale can do, but there are no advanced settings. What really helps me stay healthy, though, is my Fitbit. I've been using a Flex 2 for the past couple of years, but I will be upgrading soon. You can track steps, exercise, weight (it links to my Smart Scale), and sleep all with the Fitbit/Fitbit app. I have also recently started tracking my food right in the Fitbit app which is helpful because it will show you calories in vs. estimated calories out, as well as macros. There is also "Female Health" tracking, as well the ability to set silent alarms. Honestly, I don't know what I would do without my Fitbit. I highly recommend it, but I can't comment on the newer models.

[@ShannonMorse]

Hey Kimberly! Hubs for a Fitbit and loves it. I've considered getting one for sure.

[@kimberlygilzow-delgreco3734]

@@ShannonMorse You totally should! :)

[@Andrew-ig5sp]

Thanks for the thorough review of this scale. I watched a few other scale reviews to find the right scale and to see how the sharing a scale feature works. This one sounds like the one for hands off tracking for multiple users.

[@ShannonMorse]

Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful

[@jbasoo]

I like mine, made me realise I fluctuate pretty regularly. I have the Withings watch too which is great. A very basic smartwatch but it does notifications and lasts for 20+ days being smart then another 20+ days as a normal watch. Plus is looks like a classic watch which is more my style.

[@YaronRosen]

thank you for the review, i will sure buy it!

[@yogawithzion1371]

Really good review! Thank you 😊

[@ShannonMorse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yogawithzion1371]

@@ShannonMorse Yes ! I purchased one yesterday and so far I am really enjoying it. Thank you! 😊

[@Tateman]

I've been using the Fitbit Aria 2 scale. I track my food in cronometer, and it connects to my fitbit account for food tracking/exercise. This scale looks like it is probably better then the fitbit scale.

[@makaizaid1929]

sorry to be so offtopic but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I was dumb forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can offer me!

[@zachs7437]

Great review. Don't think it persuades me to get a smart scale, but I use my dumb scale daily. I've since started visiting my brothers family (once a month) up in Philly where I eat a lot more then I do at home. I always gain 5 pounds up there, then lose it when I come back and on my normal eating habits. It's fun to see what I gain daily, and luckily my weight fluctuates pretty easy back and forth without working out. Keep the tech reviews coming!

[@ShannonMorse]

Yeah, the scale has definitely helped me realize that I'm a normal human being and I shouldn't judge myself too harshly.

[@joejamescat4126]

Nice product. Definitely considering buying one for different reasons.

[@dubaigeek1988]

Great coverage

[@Lady_Azkadelia]

Did you blur out your feet just to frustrate the people at WikiFeet?

[@ShannonMorse]

Yup. That's exactly why I did it. I don't consent to creepers publishing nonconsentual feet photos for fetishes. I'm more comfortable posting my weight than body photos.

[@b.d.j.2818]

@@ShannonMorse If I want to look at your feet I'll just go on your instagram page, you've got a few of them on there.

[@bdonham]

I use the Fitbit Aria 2 scale as well, I find I have a lot of fluctuation in weight from day to day, even though I weigh myself right before my shower every morning I am not on vacation. I will not even say how much I gained after my last trip to San Francisco and eating at Morton's and Fisherman's wharf.

[@xboxgs]

The standard rule for a correct body weighing is in the morning, before breakfast/fluids intake and with empty bowels.

[@xloweric]

I just started using the Body+ scale, switching from original Aria. The Body+ is weighing .5-1 lb less than the Aria, consistently. Also, the Aria almost always was consistent in it's weight, but the Body+ seems to provide a different weight depending on where you happen to place your feet. Also, the Body+ requires perfect foot placement to read body fat, the Aria almost never missed on the body fat measurement. Any follow up on this scale @Shannon Morse?

[@Capta1nFaz]

I would have blurred my feet to, but it still made me laugh

[@slthomas1947]

I learned about all the things this wonderful scale will do; however, I don't know how to sync - it flashes "error". It is showing KG instead of lbs and I don't know how to change it. I didn't get much help in setting it up.

[@VampiresDarkCreed]

Never thought a scale needed to be smart but I guess its good so that you are consistent. Btw, out of curiousity, may I ask what happen to tekthing? I noticed that it hasn't been updated so I was wondering if the show ended?

[@ShannonMorse]

Yes, TekThing was cancelled back in May. I started up my own patreon and tech channel in June

[@VampiresDarkCreed]

@@ShannonMorse Good to know. Either way, I always enjoy your content so ill still watch this channel. Quick question, what is the name of your new tech channel?

[@ShannonMorse]

@@VampiresDarkCreed you're currently on it. 😎

[@VampiresDarkCreed]

@@ShannonMorse oh sorry. I thought you meant that you created another channel 😅. Thanks for your time in responding and thank you for all that you do! Have a nice week.✌

[@gt1987love]

Question is this scale compatible with Garmin apps for Garmin watches

[@elainedaniels6541]

How do we link this scale with Fitbit?

[@laurarawrrr]

If you weigh in multiple times a day will it show you all the readings? Will it average them for your weekly/monthly trends?

[@YaronRosen]

thanks for a greate video, you made me bought it also :) but i can't find a way to change the body fat from kg to percentage or maybe i'm doing something wrong?

[@Nemsis19]

you are getting more views on hack 5 :/ now thats where physics start to work the opposite way :3 :3.. nyways u look pretty as alwayz

[@Arbron1]

Just came across your video, thinking of purchasing this product. 1 question, what if a friend comes over and they jump on the scale. Do they have to register an account to in order to check they're weight? Figure the screen on the scale would satisfy them with they're info instead of downloading and app and registering.

[@ShannonMorse]

It’ll recognize that they’re a different person and just read off their data. You won’t have to register them

[@Arbron1]

@@ShannonMorse thank you for the reply ! Will order soon

[@mauricej5279]

Are you the lady from those tech shows, "Screen Savers", and the one with Leo?

[@ShannonMorse]

I was never on The Screen Savers, but I did work at TWiT with Leo from around 2012 to 2014.

[@emiville]

I wanna know if it syncs or connects with Fitbit app? I was planning to buy the Aria 2 but it is already discontinued plus this one is much better i think. If this is compatible with fitbit app then its gonna be perfect. Thanks!

[@ShannonMorse]

Dunno if this helps: www.withings.com/us/en/health-mate-partners/fitbit

[@redgar6467]

How does it know which person is stepping on the scale with both you and your husband using it?

[@ShannonMorse]

I'm guessing either it uses proximity of the phone your acct is connected to or average data from the person stepping on it

[@redgar6467]

Shannon Morse I have one that is not smart and you have to tap it to wake it up then bend down to push a button to get the right person. Annoying. Then I have take a pic or record it. Might be time for one of these.

[@elizabethdickerson1136]

Do they even make a “wired” scales ? Just wondering since the title says “wireless”

[@ShannonMorse]

"wireless" means "connected" as in wifi. It does not refer to how the scale is being powered.

[@elizabethdickerson1136]

Shannon Morse yes I did realize what you meant. Just never heard anyone use that term when describing this scale. WiFi would have made the video easier to find when you search. Thanks all I was saying.

[@ShannonMorse]

@@elizabethdickerson1136 It's actually a pretty common search term when folks are looking for scales. If you check out Google Trends you can see that both "wireless scale" and "wifi scale" are commonly used phrases.

[@paulsteley3009]

Does this also measure in stone?

[@uploader755]

It's probably too late to tell you but nevertheless, it asks who is using it and you lean to each side to highlight which person is using it

[@opheliamorrison7675]

Do you have their watch?

[@ShannonMorse]

No, I don't!

[@arness1977]

What is the Weight limit?

[@ShannonMorse]

Google can probably answer that for ya 😉

[@gpbbravo8932]

Don’t buy it it stops working after like 2 weeks it doesn’t get the correct weight

[@ShannonMorse]

Maybe you should reset it? I've been using this very scale ever since I did this review and it's still working like a champ.

[@hishamhamdan4583]

Worst scale ever 100% garbage

[@tinkletoesrus]

99.8% muscle ?? im interested in how accurate the other readings are such as water and muscle mass. appears your 99.8% cant be right can it ?

[@tinkletoesrus]

ignore that its in LBS x