Congratulations on purchasing this Bluetooth
®
connected Weight Watchers Scales by Conair
™
Precautions for Use
Body Analysis Monitor!
CAUTION! Use of this device by persons with any electrical implant such
It is designed to work with the free Weight Watchers Scales by
as a heart pacemaker, or by pregnant women, is not recommended.
Conair™ app to give you an easy-to-use way of tracking your
1. Remove all packaging materials.
measurements. To download the app, go to the Apple
®
App
2. Remove the isolator tab from the battery compartment – without opening the
Store or Google
store and type "WW Scales by Conair" into the
®
battery cover at the bottom of the scale, gently pull out the isolator tab. (In case
search box. Or, you can go to www.BTScalesByConair.com
the tab cannot be pulled out, or if the scale display does not work after you have
and download the app there.
pulled the isolator tab, remove the screw from the battery cover and remove
Once you have downloaded the app to your device, it will walk you through the
the cover. Gently pull out the isolator tab or any pieces of it that may block the
easy pairing and set-up process with the scale. For more information, frequently
battery contacts. Ensure the batteries are installed correctly. Replace the battery
asked questions and support, check www.BTScalesByConair.com
cover and tighten the screw again.)
3. For best accuracy, place scale on tile or hardwood floor, rather than uneven,
Did you know?
flexible or soft flooring (such as carpet).
• Your scale works as a body analysis monitor even without the app – you do not
Weight Measurement Only
need a smart device to check your weight, body fat, body water, bone mass,
muscle mass or BMI!
(Using Scale Without App)
• But you will need a smart device to set goals, track your progress, earn badges,
To measure weight only:
and participate in other fun activities that are only available on the app.
1. Tap the scale in standby mode. The whole screen appears.
2. Wait about 2 seconds until "0.0" appears.
• If you are a Weight Watchers member, your weight data will automatically sync with
3. Step on the scale and stand still to measure your weight.
your account on the Weight Watchers app; no more need for manual data entries!
The scale display will flash for a few seconds and then
• If you use other health and fitness apps, and would like them to receive data from
display weight.
your scale, the app will sync data to the Health app (Apple) and to the Google Fit
4. Step off the scale and it will shut off automatically.
app (Android) and allow your favorite apps to pull your data from there.
• If you travel without your scale, you can monitor your weight on any other scale and
Personal Data Setting Mode
enter it manually into the app.
(Using Scale Without App)
For more information on setting up the app, pairing the scale, and the
Personal Data Setting
features of the app, go to www.BTScalesByConair.com
Tap the platform firmly to activate the scale. The whole screen will appear. Wait for
For more information on the scale, on how to set yourself up as a user without
"0.0" to show, then press the SET button to enter into Personal data setting mode.
the app, and about what your body analysis readings mean, please read this
instruction booklet.
User 2 will flash. Press the UP or DOWN button to choose
user number (user 2 to user 10). Press the SET button to
Syncing Bluetooth
confirm.
This is a Bluetooth enabled scale. It will try to broadcast a Bluetooth signal every
time it is being used, even if you are not using it with the app, or your smart device
is out of range. Generally, you will see the following in the scale display:
The scale will now enter the Height setting mode.
Bluetooth symbol blinking: scale is trying to communicate with your
smart device
Height will flash. Press the UP or DOWN button to choose
Bluetooth symbol stable and (check mark symbol): Bluetooth
the height. If the scale is set to measure in pounds, the height
connection has been established
will display in feet and inches. If it is set to measure in kgs, the
Bluetooth symbol stable and X: pairing failed, no Bluetooth
height will display in cm. Pressing and holding the UP or DOWN button will advance
connection, no data is being transmitted
numbers quickly. Press the SET button to confirm the Height.
Bluetooth symbol not visible: scale is in manual mode, no Bluetooth
connection, no data is being transmitted.
If a Bluetooth connection cannot be established, the scale will still measure and
display all your data, as long as you are set up as a user on the scale
(read "Personal Data Setting Mode" next page).
The scale will now switch to Age setting mode.
Before Using Scale
Age will flash. Press the UP or DOWN button to choose the
age (10 to 100). Pressing and holding the UP or DOWN button
will advance numbers quickly. Press the SET button to confirm
the Age.
The scale will now enter the Gender setting mode.
Default icon will flash. Press the UP or DOWN button to
choose between female, and male. Press SET button to
confirm selection. The scale will display the user data for a few
seconds and then will enter into body analysis mode and "0.0"
will appear on the display.
Note 1: If you need to edit any of your personal data, you can do so while the
data is being displayed: Simply press the SET button and scale will go back to the
Personal data setting mode again. Follow the instructions above.
Note 2: In the Personal data setting mode, the scale will return to standby mode
automatically if no button is pressed within 15 seconds, and already entered data
will not be saved. If that happens, simply repeat the Personal data setting process
described above.
User Recognition
(when using scale without app)
After your initial setup on the scale, the scale will automatically recognize you (based
on your weight being within a certain range of your last measured weight) and display
your user number. User number will blink for a few seconds, then become stable. If
an incorrect user number is displayed (which could happen if the weight of another
user of the scale is very close to yours), you can adjust to the correct user number by
manually pushing the up/down arrows until the correct user number shows.
If the scale cannot establish a match with an existing user profile, the word "user" will
blink on the display. If you have a user number set up, you can manually enter it now
(push up/down arrows until your user number shows).
Body Analysis Measurement
(Using Scale Without App)
Operate the scale on a secure flat floor. Tap on the platform firmly to activate the
scale. Wait until you see "0.00" in kg mode or "0.0" in lb mode, then press the UP or
DOWN button to select your user number. Your data (height, age, gender) will quickly
display again.
Once the LCD shows "0.0," you can step on the scale. Step on barefoot with your
feet aligned on the electrodes (metal strips) on the two sides of the platform. If your
feet are not bare, the scale will not be able to take measurements and you will get an
error reading.
• Skin temperature can have an influence also. Measuring body fat in warm, humid
After a few seconds, the LCD will show your body weight, body fat percentage,
body water percentage, BMI, bone mass and muscle mass percentage for several
weather when skin is moist will yield a different result than if skin is cold and dry.
seconds, and then turn off automatically.
• As with weight, when your goal is to change body composition, it is better to track
trends over time than to use individual daily results.
• Results may not be accurate for persons under the age of 16, or persons with an
elevated body temperature, diabetes or other health conditions.
What you need to know!
• Percent body fat refers to the number of pounds of fat divided by your total body
weight and multiplied by 100.
• During weight loss, percent body fat doesn't appear to be reduced as quickly
as expected because total weight loss and total body fat are decreasing at the
same time (for a more detailed explanation, see next section).
• Weight loss in the form of body fat and lean tissue (muscle) is common, and
is normal.
If you get an error reading, make sure you are stepping on
• To minimize the loss of lean tissue, include regular physical activity, especially
the scale in bare feet (no stockings or pantyhose) and your
strength training, in your weight-loss plan.
feet are aligned on the metal strips. If you still get an error
Why do I lose weight but my body fat percentage doesn't change much?
reading, your skin may be too dry: Try rubbing a bit of lotion
When you lose weight, both the numerator (pounds of body fat) and denominator
on the soles of your feet and make sure not to slip on the
(total body weight) go down, so when it's calculated as a body fat percentage, the
platform of the scale.
number can be small. For example, a person may weigh 200 pounds and have
NOTE:
40% body fat (= 80 pounds of body fat). He/She loses 20 pounds, but the body fat
Your scale will also read error if your weight is below or above
has only dropped 4% to 36%. That 4% of body fat was 15.2 pounds of fat – a very
the specifications for the scale.
significant amount! So do not be overly concerned if you do not see the percentage
change quickly as you are losing weight: Monitor the absolute number of body fat
Low battery warning: When the batteries are critically low,
pounds lost. Remember, to minimize the loss of lean tissue, include regular physical
the scale display will show "LO" and it is time to replace the
activity, especially strength training, in your weight-loss plan.
batteries (see battery replacement instructions).
BMI – What Is It?
NOTE:
BMI stands for Body Mass Index, a statistical term derived from height and weight.
If you step on the scale before "0.0" appears or if your
It is closely linked to body fat and health outcomes. Over 50 organizations, including
feet are not aligned on the electrodes, the scale will not
the US government and the World Health Organization, have adopted BMI guidelines.
function properly.
BMI is inversely related to fitness, meaning that the higher your BMI, the less likely you
Weight and Body Fat
are to be fit. Every time your body analysis monitor reads your weight and calculates
your body fat, it also calculates your BMI. Along with your weight and your body fat
How does it work?
measurements, the BMI reading gives you yet one more tool to monitor your health
While body fat can be measured in many ways, the method used in your scale is
and fitness.
bioelectrical impedance. This indirect method of determining body fat starts when
Body water/hydration levels
a safe and very low electrical current is sent through the lower half of the body. The
General health standards indicate that one should consume approximately
electrical current flows more quickly through water and muscle than it will through
64 oz. of water per day from food and liquids to maintain a healthy level of hydration.
bone and fat. The scale measures the speed of the current. Based on this number,
Maintaining a good hydration level will help improve your overall health and general
the scale estimates body fat using a multi-step, mathematical formula.
feeling of well-being. If your hydration levels are lower than average, you should
Is it accurate?
increase your water intake accordingly.
Measurements of body fat tend to fluctuate a lot more than simple weighing, and
Body water/hydration level – how is it measured?
different methods of estimating body fat yield very different results. Just as different
The hydration level is measured by using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA).
scales give different results, different body fat analyzers can provide very different
The same analysis that is used to calculate your body fat is used to calculate your
body fat estimates. Even with the same scale the numbers will vary because:
hydration level. Taking into consideration a user's age and gender, a calculation is
• Weight loss tends to produce substantial, continuous, and unpredictable changes
made that determines the percentage of water.
in body water content. Because body fat analysis is determined by water content in
Please note: It is not recommended to take the hydration measurements in certain
the body, results can vary considerably from day to day.
situations, such as following exercise, after drinking a glass of water, or directly prior
• Hydration status affects body fat results. If you've just worked out, there is less
to, during or shortly after menstrual cycles. Hydration may not be at normal levels
water for the electrical current to flow through. This may result in a higher body fat
during these times.
result. In the same way, if you measure your body fat after drinking a lot of fluid, it
may appear that body fat is lower than it really is.
Bone mass – what is it?
Bone is a living, growing tissue. During youth, your body makes new bone tissue
faster than it breaks down older bone. In young adulthood, bone mass is at its peak;
after that, bone loss starts to outpace bone growth, and bone mass decreases.
But it's a long and very slow process that can be slowed down even more through
calcium-rich diets and weight-bearing exercise.
Body Analysis Table
Always keep in mind that you know your body best. The following ranges of
body fat, BMI, body water, muscle and bone mass are offered as guides.
too
lower
normal
higher
too
low
than
than
high
normal
normal
Body Fat
age
%
%
%
%
%
Male
20-29
<13%
13.1-18%
18.1-23%
23.1-28% 28.1%+
30-39
<14
14.1-19
19.1-24
24.1-29
29.1+
40-49
<15
15.1-20
20.1-25
25.1-30
30.1+
50-59
<16
16.1-21
21.1-26
26.1-31
31.1+
60-69
<17
17.1-22
22.1-27
27.1-32
32.1+
Female 20-29
<18
18.1-23
23.1-28
28.1-33
33.1+
30-39
<19
19.1-24
24.1-29
29.1-34
34.1+
40-49
<20
20.1-25
25.1-30
30.1-35
35.1+
50-59
<21
21.1-26
26.1-31
31.1-36
36.1+
60-69
<22
22.1-27
27.1-32
32.1-37
37.1+
Body Water
age
%
%
%
%
%
Male
20-69
<46.4%
46.5-49.9%
50-65%
65.1-70% 70.1%+
Female 20-69
<43.9
44-44.9
45-60
60.1-67.6
67.7+
Bone Mass
age
%
%
%
%
%
Male
20-29
<7.2%
7.3-7.5%
7.6-8.4%
8.5-8.7%
8.8%+
30-39
<7.0
7.1-7.3
7.4-8.2
8.3-8.5
8.6+
40-49
<6.6
6.7-6.9
7-7.8
7.9-8.1
8.2+
50-59
<6.2
6.3-6.5
6.6-7.4
7.5-7.7
7.8+
60-69
<5.9
6.0-6.2
6.3-7.1
7.2-7.4
7.5+
Female 20-29
<5.8%
5.9-6.1%
6.2-7%
7.1-7.3%
7.4%+
30-39
<5.6
5.7-5.9
6-6.8
6.9-7.1
7.2+
40-49
<5.2
5.3-5.5
5.6-6.4
6.5-6.7
6.8+
50-59
<4.8
4.9-5.1
5.2-6
6.1-6.3
6.4+
60-69
<4.5
4.6-4.8
4.9-5.7
5.8-6.0
6.1+
Need help?
Do you have a question about the WW910F and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers