Scales Medisana TargetScale

The futuristic appearance of this floor scale is fully consistent with its feature set: it has an electronic type mechanism with a weighing accuracy of up to 100 g, and additional features include the calculation of the proportion of adipose tissue, muscle tissue, muscle mass and bone mass. At the same time, data for 4 users, including the desired weight, can be written to the device’s memory, and the Bluetooth module allows you to connect the scales with an iPhone or iPad and transfer data to a mobile device.

The multifunctional device manufactured by the German company Medisana is included in the category of "smart" scales, which, in addition to determining weight, also perform a number of diagnostic functions.

Form Factor

Visually, the scales resemble a small UFO — they have a streamlined shape and light indication on the top panel in the form of white circles. Readings are displayed on a small screen located exactly in the centre. Due to its small size, it is difficult to see the weighing results. But a smartphone or tablet is always ready to help — the device can connect with mobile gadgets via a Bluetooth connection.

Appendix

To pair on a compatible gadget, you need to install the proprietary VitaDock application, which remembers up to 4 users and can build all kinds of graphics, as well as make recommendations. You can also manually enter body temperature, blood sugar, and blood pressure readings into the app. The process of changing the listed parameters is also traced in the form of graphs.

Mini diagnostic station

Before using the scale, you must create a user profile, which contains information about the gender, height, age and desired weight. From that moment on, the device turns into a miniature diagnostic station at home — it will determine the percentage of fat, water, muscle and bone tissue in the body, the distribution of weight on each leg and calculate the body mass index. All indicators are displayed on the screen and duplicated on a connected smartphone, tablet or even an iPod player.

Peculiarity

The maximum weight that the scales can take on board reaches 180 kg. The measurement error ranges from 100 g. Of the interesting features, I would like to highlight the ability to show the difference between the actual weight and the desired one in order to know how many kilograms are still left to lose.

An indispensable assistant

"Smart" scales will become an indispensable assistant for those who have decided to seriously monitor their weight and body composition. You just have to keep track of the battery charge, which is 4 AA batteries, and fully focus on your health.