Finally, A Tiny Wearable Activity Tracker That Supports Android And Takes Your Pulse

I know what you're thinking and I thought the same thing too. But this little activity tracker is different from the others, I swear.

Withings' Smart Activity Tracker does just about everything the Fitbit, FuelBand and UP can do, like track the number of steps taken, calories burned, distance traveled and "quality" of sleep, but it also measures your heart rate and the number of strides run. All in a tiny little package (43.3 x 22.1 x 8.3mm) about the size of the Fitbit One or a generic flash drive. Oh, and it (supposedly) supports Android right out of the gate along with the last two to three generations of every iOS device.

If you're unfamiliar with Withings, they make the WiFi Body Scale that tweets out your weight along with a blood pressure monitor and baby things.

So this new Smart Activity Tracker claims to have a two week battery life thanks to Bluetooth 4.0 aka Bluetooth SMART and will sync your data to the Withings Health Mate App. It can be worn on your upper arm (bicep) for working out and tracking sleep and can also be thrown in your pocket as is or on your belt via the clip.

An OLED display lets you navigate the menu and screens via touch. On the backside is a heart rate sensor that does exactly that like the Basis watch. Charging the device is achieved through the micro USB port. It's unclear if the SAT has an altimeter like the Fitbit One or Striiv Play but it claims to calculate "the number of stairs climbed" based on the "users' body composition."

Like the UP, the SAT also has an inactivity reminder but instead of buzzing you on the device, it sends an alert to your paired device. Not quite as elegant but I suppose most of us are tethered to our phones anyway. And unlike the UP or Fitbit, it doesn't have an alarm to wake you from your slumber.

No word on pricing or availability. [Withings] [Press Release]

Withings Wireless Scale WS-30 arrives Stateside

We did take a look at the Withings wireless scale in the past, and needless to say, living a wireless lifestyle is always worth looking into. After all, don't you think that there are more than enough wires and cables going through your home at the moment? Not only that, most of these cables tend to have a life of their own, ending up in a tangled mess at the end of the day when you leave them alone long enough. With the Withings Wireless Scale WS-30, it is now available in the US, where it is connected to the Internet thanks to WiFi connectivity.

Just how does the WS-30 scale work? It will merge Bluetooth Smart technology and WiFi connectivity, delivering a seamless and computer-free experience straight from the install stage, all the way to everyday use. It is so simple, that even you might find it difficult to believe. Coupled with the most recent Withings technology, users will be able to enjoy an ultra-intuitive experience, where among them include Withings Position Control technology that delivers on-screen visuals so as to properly position a user's body on the scale – resulting in high-accuracy weighing.

Once you step on the scale, the Wireless Scale will take note of your weight and body mass index (BMI), showing it off on a large backlit display. Once a weigh in is complete, the scale will rely on its built-in connectivity, automatically transmitting the data to the user's Withings Health Companion App and personal Withings webpage. Not only that, as a user, you are able to decide just where else you would want such information to be sent to – including your physician, Twitter feed, and over 60 Withings compatible applications such as Lose It!, Runkeeper, MyFirnessPal, Daily Burn, Zeo, and Body Media.

The Wireless Scale WS-30 would set you back by $129.95 a pop.

Press Release
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