Withings Announces US Availability of the World’s
First WiFi Enabled Body Scale
Withings combines sleek design and technology to transform a regular bathroom scale into
an accurate health monitoring system with iPhone compatibility
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France -- September 30, 2009 -- Today, French technology
company Withings is announcing the US availability of its WiFi Body Scale, the world’s first
WiFi connected personal weight scale that automatically records the user’s body weight,
lean & fat mass, and calculated body mass index (BMI) to his/her secure webpage and/or
free Withings iPhone application, WiScale. With its extra-flat (.9”) black and steel design,
the scale is an ideal addition to any bathroom. Jam-packed with technology, while still
remaining very simple to use, the scale is available now on www.withings.com and
www.amazon.com for $159.00 USD.
“We strive to bring innovation, design and technology to everyday objects through a
wireless connection to the internet and we feel the WiFi Body Scale truly delivers on all
fronts,” said Cedric Hutchings, Withings General Manager. “We are excited to bring the
scale to the American public and establish ourselves in the marketplace as makers of
wirelessly connected products that make everyday life better.”
By using bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA), the scale calculates the user’s body fat
composition and displays it in actual weight instead of a percentage of fat in the body. This
allows for more accurate tracking because it avoids the daily weight fluctuations due to
things like water gain or loss.
The scale is the perfect tool for anyone who is concerned about their health and is
interested in monitoring the benefits and progress of their diet and exercise plan. Also, it’s
ideal for tracking an entire family’s health progress with its multi-user function. The scale
automatically recognizes up to 8 users the moment they step on the scale and adds the
stats to their individual tracking graphs. With t