Withings Body Digital Wi-Fi Smart Scale

1. Introdución

The Withings Body Digital Wi-Fi Smart Scale is designed to provide accurate weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements, helping you monitor your health and fitness progress. This smart scale offers seamless data synchronization to the Health Mate app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, supports multiple users, and includes specialized modes for pregnancy tracking and baby weighing. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance of your device.

Image: Withings Body Smart Scale, highlighting its clinically tested status for weight and BMI measurements.

2. Iniciación

2.1. Que hai na caixa

• Withings Body Smart Scale (Black)
• Alkaline cells (AAA batteries) - already installed
• Guía de instalación rápida
• Carpet feet (for use on soft surfaces)

2.2. Instalación da batería

The Withings Body scale comes with batteries pre-installed. If you need to replace them, locate the battery compartment on the underside of the scale. Insert four standard AAA batteries, ensuring correct polarity. The scale is designed for long-lasting battery life, operating for up to 18 months on a single set of batteries.

2.3. Initial Setup & App Connection

To begin using your Withings Body scale, you must first connect it to the Health Mate app. This app is compatible with iPhone (4S or higher), iPod Touch (5th generation or higher), iPad (3rd generation or higher, as well as any iPad Mini), and Bluetooth Low Energy compatible Android devices (OS 5.0 or higher).

1. Descarga o Health Mate app desde Apple App Store ou Google Play Store.
2. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to create a new account or log in to an existing one.
3. Select 'Install a device' and choose 'Scales', then 'Body'.
4. Follow the app's prompts to pair your scale via Bluetooth and configure its Wi-Fi connection. Ensure your Wi-Fi network is 802.11 b/g/n compatible with WEP/WPA/WPA2-personal networks.
5. Once connected, the scale will automatically synchronize data to the app after each weigh-in.

Image: The Withings Body scale showing a weight trend on its display, alongside a smartphone running the Health Mate app with detailed weight and BMI data.

3. Instrucións de funcionamento

3.1. Facer unha medida

For accurate readings, place the scale on a hard, flat surface. If using on carpet, attach the included carpet feet.

1. Suba descalzo á báscula. A báscula acenderase automaticamente.
2. O patentado Position Control Technology will guide you to center yourself on the scale using on-screen arrows, ensuring the most precise measurement.
3. Stand still until your weight is displayed and stabilized. The scale will then show your BMI and a trend graph of your last 8 measurements.
4. Your data will automatically sync to the Health Mate app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Image: A person's feet positioned on the Withings Body Smart Scale, illustrating proper stance for measurement. Icons for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity are shown.

3.2. Multi-User Recognition

The Withings Body scale can automatically recognize up to 8 different users. Each user can weigh themselves and access their personal weight histories within the Health Mate app. Ensure each user creates a profile in the app and performs an initial weigh-in for the scale to learn their profile.

3.3. Pregnancy Tracker & Baby Mode

The scale offers specialized modes to support family health monitoring:

• Pregnancy Tracker: Monitor healthy weight gain range and access obstetrician-reviewed advice within the Health Mate app.
• Modo bebé: Track the weight of the youngest family members by holding the baby while weighing yourself, then subtracting your own weight in the app.

3.4. Comprensión das lecturas da pantalla

The scale's display provides instant feedback:

• Instant Weight: Your current weight is displayed prominently.
• Weight Trends: A small graph shows your weight trend over your last 8 measurements, helping you visualize progress.
• IMC: Your Body Mass Index is calculated and displayed, indicating if you are within a healthy range.

Image: The Withings Body scale's display showing current weight and BMI, along with a visual representation of weight trends over time.

4. Funcións avanzadas

4.1. Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Synchronization

The Withings Body scale offers robust connectivity options:

• Automatic Data Sync: Data from every weigh-in appears automatically in the Health Mate app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This means you do not need your phone nearby during measurements for data to be recorded. The scale can store up to 16 readings if it cannot sync wirelessly immediately.
• Altamente compatible: The Health Mate app syncs with Apple Watch and over 100 top health and fitness apps, including Apple Health, Fitbit, and Google Fit.

4.2. Position Control Technology

This exclusive patented technology guides you into the correct stance on the scale, ensuring each weigh-in is precise up to 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs. The scale also adjusts its measurements based on Wi-Fi location to compensate for gravity, further enhancing accuracy.

Image: Visual representation of the Withings Body scale's exceptional reliability due to Position Control Technology and its ease of use with automatic Wi-Fi synchronization.

4.3. Health Mate App Features

The free Withings Health Mate app is central to your experience, providing important trends and insights:

• Seguimento integral da saúde: View your weight history, BMI, and other health metrics.
• Soporte multiusuario: Xestionar profiles para ata 8 usuarios.
• Seguimento nutricional: Integrate with MyFitnessPal to put your caloric intake into perspective.
• Daily Weather & Activity: The scale can display daily weather forecasts and activity levels on its screen.

Image: A collage showing the Health Mate app interface on a smartphone, alongside icons representing multi-user support, pregnancy & baby mode, athlete mode, daily weather & activity display, and up to 18 months battery life.

5. Coidados e mantemento

5.1. Limpeza

To clean your Withings Body scale, use a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or immerse the scale in water. Keep the surface dry to prevent slipping.

5.2. Substitución da batería

When the battery indicator appears on the scale's display or in the Health Mate app, it's time to replace the batteries. Open the battery compartment on the underside of the scale and replace the four AAA batteries with new ones, observing correct polarity. Ensure the scale is properly reconnected to the app after battery replacement.

6 Solución de problemas

6.1. Problemas e solucións comúns

• A escala non se activa:
  • Comprobe se as baterías están instaladas correctamente e teñen a carga suficiente. Substitúaas se é necesario.
• Scale not connecting to app/Wi-Fi:
  • Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone during initial setup.
  • Verify your Wi-Fi network credentials in the Health Mate app.
  • Move the scale closer to your Wi-Fi router.
  • Restart your Wi-Fi router and the scale (by removing and reinserting batteries).
  • If issues persist after battery change, re-pair the scale with the app.
• Lecturas inexactas:
  • Ensure the scale is on a hard, flat surface. Use carpet feet if on carpet.
  • Stand still and centered on the scale during measurement, following the Position Control Technology guidance.
  • Asegúrate de que os teus pés estean limpos e secos.
• Multi-user recognition issues:
  • Ensure each user has a distinct profile in the Health Mate app and has performed an initial weigh-in.
  • If the scale cannot identify a user, it may display a question mark or prompt you to assign the measurement in the app.

7. Especificacións

7.1. Especificacións técnicas

Image: Side and top view of the Withings Body Smart Scale, illustrating its compact dimensions of 32.5 cm (12.8 inches) by 32.5 cm (12.8 inches) and a thickness of 2.7 cm (1.1 inches).

8. Garantía e soporte

8.1. Información da garantía

Withings products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty information provided with your purchase or visit the official Withings websitio.

8.2. Atención ao cliente e recursos

Para obter máis axuda, soporte técnico ou acceder a recursos adicionais, use o seguinte:

• Manual de usuario oficial (PDF): Descargar PDF
• Withings Brand Store: Visit Withings Store on Amazon
• Health Mate App: Access FAQs and support directly within the app.