Compare a smart scale's display, connection method, supported user profiles, app requirements, export options and listed measurements. Treat each model's feature list and regulatory labeling as product-specific.
Smart scales differ in how they display, transfer and store measurements. Compare the scale and its app together, including profile, export and account options.
Feature checklist
| Feature | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Display | On-device screen, phone-only display or both |
| Connection | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or another listed method |
| Profiles | Number of profiles and how the app assigns measurements |
| Measurements | The metrics the model lists and how it labels them |
| App | Phone requirements, account and subscription details |
| Data controls | Export, deletion, sharing and account settings |
| Device labeling | Intended use and any model-specific FDA record |
Withings lists weight and additional body measurements for its Body Smart scale and describes product differences on its scale comparison page. Read the exact model documentation for its included metrics.
Compare before choosing
- List the measurements and displays you want the device to provide.
- Check whether it connects directly to Wi-Fi or requires a phone nearby.
- Review how the product handles multiple profiles and shared accounts.
- Check the app’s export, deletion and privacy controls.
- Search FDA records if the product is marketed for a medical intended use.
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This page describes product specifications. Ask a doctor about measurement results or health decisions.
Sources
- Body Smart product specifications, Withings
- Compare Withings scales
- FDA device classification overview
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Common questions
Do all smart scales connect to Wi-Fi?
No. Check the exact model's connection options and phone requirements.
Can one scale store more than one user?
Some models list multiple-user support. Check how the app recognizes profiles and whether each user needs an account.
Does FDA status apply to every smart scale?
Regulatory status is product-specific. Check the exact model and intended use in FDA records.