Opinions on Aria scale-Looking for a good digital scale!

[madscientistmommy 124]

Hello!
My scale died recently and I bought the WW Wi-Fi scale and I hate it. I feel like it bounces around a lot and it doesn’t sync directly with my iPhone health app. I have to connect to the scale every time I use it or my weight isn’t recorded.

Do you have a digital scale that you can use an iPhone with that you love? Preferably one that tells you body fat and such?

Have you used the Aria? Was it good?

Thanks everyone!

[Matt Z 4,139]

10 minutes ago, madscientistmommy said:

Hello!
My scale died recently and I bought the WW Wi-Fi scale and I hate it. I feel like it bounces around a lot and it doesn’t sync directly with my iPhone health app. I have to connect to the scale every time I use it or my weight isn’t recorded.

Do you have a digital scale that you can use an iPhone with that you love? Preferably one that tells you body fat and such?

Have you used the Aria? Was it good?

Thanks everyone!

I've got a FitBit Aria and I do like it. But if you don't have a FitBit already, there might be other options that are much cheaper. @AshAsh1 what was the name and link to that scale on Amazon that you are using?

[MargoCL 677]

I purchased the Yunmai from the BP store, but noticed it's about the same price on Amazon. I really like, the only downfall is it doesn't sync with MFP. But does sync with Google Fit (which syncs with MFP).

[boringtessa 39]

I recently bought the RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat scale and am enjoying it - seems to be accurate and has all those fun other body composition measurements. And it is quite affordable at less than $25 on Amazon. The only thing is that the app that goes with it isn't that great, but it isn't so bad that I regret getting the scale.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1UX8RW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Edited September 7, 2018 by boringtessa
added link

[AJP 132]

I have the renpho as well. It does update iPhone health app that updates mfp for me

[cdriver422 11]

I third the renpho!! Connects beautifully with three different phones and is it is accurate!

[Jingle123423 165]

7 hours ago, madscientistmommy said:

Hello!
My scale died recently and I bought the WW Wi-Fi scale and I hate it. I feel like it bounces around a lot and it doesn’t sync directly with my iPhone health app. I have to connect to the scale every time I use it or my weight isn’t recorded.

Do you have a digital scale that you can use an iPhone with that you love? Preferably one that tells you body fat and such?

Have you used the Aria? Was it good?

Thanks everyone!

I purchased the Renpho off of Amazon, and I love it.

[madscientistmommy 124]

Thanks everyone!!! Appreciate the suggestions.

[abefroman329 704]

I’ve had the Aria for a few years and I’m happy with it.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

On ‎09‎/‎07‎/‎2018 at 11:32 AM, Matt Z said:

I've got a FitBit Aria and I do like it. But if you don't have a FitBit already, there might be other options that are much cheaper. @AshAsh1 what was the name and link to that scale on Amazon that you are using?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FHELB56/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its called....

1byone Bluetooth Body Fat Scale

[CrankyMagpie 509]

I hated my Aria. It bounced around a LOT.

Just as an FYI: the body composition scales are not super accurate. Because of how they work (measuring impedance), what they measure has a lot more to do with how hydrated you are than with your actual body fat composition. You can "hack" the measurement a bit by always measuring first thing in the morning, when you're at your most dehydrated--it still won't be especially accurate, but it'll at least be inaccurate in a more consistent way, so that you can map trends over time.

I have a plain old boring digital scale, and I love it; it's fast and consistent between measurements. (Stepping off the Aria and back on it would get me a different number. Not so with my cheapo scale.) I like the color, which is a nice bonus. I really don't need it to connect to wifi.

But I also love gadgets and support you all in getting your gadget on. 👍 Scales won't be my gadget of choice, but I'm sure I'll pick up other things. (Activity tracker-wise, I'm a Misfit fan.)

[Matt Z 4,139]

1 minute ago, CrankyMagpie said:

I hated my Aria. It bounced around a LOT.

Just as an FYI: the body composition scales are not super accurate. Because of how they work (measuring impedance), what they measure has a lot more to do with how hydrated you are than with your actual body fat composition. You can "hack" the measurement a bit by always measuring first thing in the morning, when you're at your most dehydrated--it still won't be especially accurate, but it'll at least be inaccurate in a more consistent way, so that you can map trends over time.

I have a plain old boring digital scale, and I love it; it's fast and consistent between measurements. (Stepping off the Aria and back on it would get me a different number. Not so with my cheapo scale.) I like the color, which is a nice bonus. I really don't need it to connect to wifi.

But I also love gadgets and support you all in getting your gadget on. 👍 scales won't be my gadget of choice, but I'm sure I'll pick up other things. (Activity tracker-wise, I'm a Misfit fan.)

The Aria is very sensitive to being moved/picked up. FitBit advises that you don't pick it up once you've placed it, and if you do pick it up or move it too much, they suggest you take 5 consecutive weights to allow it to re-calibrate.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

4 minutes ago, CrankyMagpie said:

it still won't be especially accurate, but it'll at least be inaccurate in a more consistent way, so that you can map trends over time.

you are correct, I don't trust mine to be accurate but I know I'm moving in the right direction if the body fat percentage is trending downward.

[Matt Z 4,139]

12 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

you are correct, I don't trust mine to be accurate but I know I'm moving in the right direction if the body fat percentage is trending downward.

That's exactly my rebuttal, it's to track trends. It doesn't matter what the number is, if the number is constantly decreasing, you know you are losing fat.

[CrankyMagpie 509]

21 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

That's exactly my rebuttal, it's to track trends. It doesn't matter what the number is, if the number is constantly decreasing, you know you are losing fat.

"Rebuttal" is a strong word, here.

I made it clear that I believe tracking trends is useful, as long as you're consistent about your level of hydration before you step on the scale.

My larger point was people often take the numbers given by these scales as if any one of the readings is a useful number (which it is not), and they often misunderstand what the scale is measuring and don't go for consistent measurements. Consistent measurements get you the trend, which is useful. Inconsistent measurements get you junk data. I'm not sure that needed rebutting?

Are you reacting strongly because I got a piece-of-junk Aria (it happens; I've gotten piece-of-junk Fitbits, too) and wrote off the whole line, and that frustrates you? (I saw your other post, but didn't reply. Since I'm replying to this one, I'll point out: I followed the directions, left it in one place, and gave it plenty of chances to calibrate. It still never reached a point where it would provide a stable measurement.) I acknowledge that it's possible that my scale was an aberration, and Arias are mostly great. Is that what you want me to say?

Edited September 12, 2018 by CrankyMagpie