Introduction of Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale

The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale is an advanced device designed to help users track and manage their weight, body fat percentage, and Body Mass Index (BMI). Seamlessly integrating with the Fitbit app, it allows users to monitor their health metrics alongside their activity data for a comprehensive view of their overall wellness. With multi-user support, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a sleek design, the Fitbit Aria Smart Scale is an essential tool for those looking to achieve and maintain their fitness goals.

Detailed Specifications

The following are some of the main attributes of the Wi-Fi Smart Scale:

• Wi-Fi access to enable automated Fitbit dashboard synchronization
• Eight user profiles maximum, with private access
• Intelligent technology that can identify certain users
• Precise assessment of body mass index, weight, and body fat %
• Contemporary, sleek design featuring a surface made of tempered glass

Description

Anyone hoping to reach new heights in their fitness and well-being must own the Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale. Users can effortlessly track their weight, body fat percentage, and BMI over time with its Wi-Fi connectivity, which enables them to identify trends and modify their exercise and diet plans. Because the scale has intelligent technology that can identify individual users, sharing the gadget with family or roommates is simple and doesn't compromise privacy. The Aria Scale's tempered glass surface guarantees endurance and durability, and its sleek and modern design makes it a great addition to any bathroom.

Getting started

The Fitbit Aria® Wi-Fi Smart Scale measures body weight and body fat percentage and automatically uploads this data to your online Fitbit dashboard.

Intended use
The Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale is a body analyzer that measures body weight and uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to estimate body fat percentage in generally healthy individuals 10 years of age or older. It is intended for home use only. Aria is not considered a medical device.

What’s included
Your Fitbit Aria Scale box includes:

• The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale
• 4 AA batteries, already installed
• Aria Quick Start Guide

Power on your scale
Your Aria scale is shipped with 4 AA batteries that have been previously installed. Pull the small plastic tab sticking out of the battery compartment to remove the tab and power on your scale.

WARNING

• Do not use if you have a pacemaker or any other internal medical device.
• Do not use if you are pregnant.
• Not intended for use by children under the age of 10.
• Aria should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Always consult your physician to determine what is ideal for you.

CAUTION: Slippery when wet.

Setting up your Fitbit Aria

Two methods are available for setting up your Aria scale:

• Use our downloadable software client on a Wi-Fi enabled computer. We recommend trying this method first.
• Use our web-based setup tool on either a Wi-Fi enabled computer or a mobile device such as a smartphone. We recommend trying this method if the client method doesn’t work.

Setting up your scale with the software client
Fitbit Wi-Fi Scale Setup is the software application that connects your Aria scale to your Fitbit.com dashboard. It is available to download at no cost from Fitbit.com. Follow the instructions below for your Mac or Windows computer after verifying that your computer and home network meet installation requirements.

Mac OS & Windows requirements

Networking requirements
The Fitbit Aria connects directly to your home’s wireless network and supports the following network configurations:

• Wireless 802.11b standard
• WEP / WPA / WPA2 personal security
• Automatic (DHCP) IP setup (static IP configuration not supported)

Aria requires an 802.11b-compatible network to connect and sync your scale data to your Fitbit dashboard. If your computer is not equipped with an 802.11b-compatible network card, use the web-based setup method instead.

Installing the software client on a Mac

1. Make sure you have the following information about your wireless network:
   • Wireless network name (SSID)
   • WEP / WPA / WPA2 Password (if applicable) If you don’t have this information, contact the wireless router manufacturer or internet service provider for assistance.
2. Go to http://www.fitbit.com/setup.
3. . Click the Start Here link below the image of an Aria.
4. On the Setting up your Aria page that appears, click Download and save the file.
5. Find the .dmg file in your Downloads folder and double-click it.
   NOTE: If the file does not appear on your desktop, search for “Fitbit Wi-Fi Scale Setup” using the Spotlight search feature.
6. Click Get Started and either set up a Fitbit account or, if you already have an account, log in.
7. Enter or confirm your personal information and click Next. This information personalizes your Fitbit experience. By default this personal information is only visible to your friends, but you can adjust your privacy settings from your Fitbit.com account to control what information is shared with others.
8. Name your scale and input your initials, then click Next. The setup software will attempt to detect your Wi-Fi network. If the software does not detect your Wi-Fi network, it will show all visible networks in range.
9. Select your network from the list. If your network is password-protected, enter your password in the box to the right and click Connect.
   NOTE: If your network is hidden or does not appear in this list, select Add Network. Enter your network’s name and password and click Connect to continue.
10. If you have not already put your scale into setup mode, the onscreen instructions will direct you to do so by removing a battery for 10 seconds and then reinserting it.
11. Click Connect to start searching for your scale. When your computer finds the scale, the setup software will show a success screen. The software will automatically transfer the wireless network credentials to the scale, and your scale’s display will show a checkmark.
12. Click Done, place the scale on a hard surface, and weigh yourself to start tracking your weight.

After you weigh yourself, you’ll see a checkmark on the scale that indicates a successful sync with your Fitbit.com dashboard.

Installing the software client on a Windows PC

1. Make sure you have the following information about your wireless network:
   • Wireless network name (SSID)
   • WEP / WPA / WPA2 Password (if applicable) If you don’t have this information, contact the wireless router manufacturer or internet service provider for assistance.
2. Click the Start Here link below the image of an Aria.
3. On the Setting up your Aria page that appears, click Download and save the file.
4. Go to your Downloads folder and double-click the FitbitScaleSetup_Win.exe file.
5. Click Get Started and either create an account or, if you already have one, log in.
6. Enter or confirm your personal information and click Next. This information personalizes your Fitbit experience. By default this personal information is only visible to your friends, but you can adjust your privacy settings from your Fitbit.com account to control what information is shared with others.
7. Name your scale and insert your initials, then click Next. The setup software will attempt to detect your Wi-Fi network. If the software does not detect your Wi-Fi network, it will show all visible networks in range.
8. Select your network from the list. If your network is password-protected, enter your password and click Connect.
   NOTE: If your network is hidden or does not appear in this list, select Add Network. Enter your network’s name and password and click Connect to continue.
9. If you have not already put your scale into setup mode, the onscreen instructions will direct you to do so by removing a battery for 10 seconds and then reinserting it.
10. Click Connect to start searching for your scale. When your computer finds the scale, the setup software will show a success screen. The software will automatically transfer the wireless network credentials to the scale, and your scale’s display will show a checkmark.
11. Click Done, place the scale on a hard surface, and weigh yourself to start tracking your weight.
    After you weigh yourself, you’ll see a checkmark on the scale that indicates a successful sync with your Fitbit.com dashboard.

Setting up your Aria with the web-based setup tool
If your mobile device is equipped with Wi-Fi, you can set up your Aria using the steps described below. 

1. On your mobile device, go to http://www.fitbit.com/scale/setup/start.
2. Tap Get Started.
3. Log in to your existing Fitbit.com account or create a new one
4. Name your scale and insert your initials, then tap Continue.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to put your scale into setup mode, then tap Continue.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your mobile device to the wireless network that is broadcasting from your Aria. To do this, you will need to leave the browser window and go to your smartphone's Wi-Fi settings. In your list of available wireless networks, look for the word “Aria” followed by a series of six letters and numbers, and connect to this option.
7. When you’ve connected to your Aria’s network, return to your browser and click I’m connected. The setup software will show all visible networks in range.
8. Select your network from the list.
9. If your network is password-protected, enter your password in the box to the right and click Connect.
10. Enter the wireless network password and tap Submit. When you’ve submitted the correct password, your scale will save the network credentials, join your Wi-Fi network, link to your Fitbit.com dashboard, and show a checkmark once linking is successful.
11. Ensure that your mobile device has switched back to your home network and tap I’m Connected!

Verifying your scale setup
Now that you’ve linked your scale to your Fitbit.com account, you’ll want to verify that the scale appears correctly on your profile.

1. Go to http://www.fitbit.com/login.
2. Login to your Fitbit.com account.
3. Click the gear icon at the top-right, and look for the Aria listed in the drop-down menu.

If you don’t see your scale in this menu, your setup may not have completed properly or you may be logged into a Fitbit.com account that is not associated with your scale. 

Changing your Wi-Fi network 

If you’ve altered the name, password, router, or provider of your network, you’ll need to reconnect your Aria to the updated network using one of the above setup methods. In this case, you may find that your scale does not display “Set Up Active” after you remove and then reinsert a battery. It may instead display the name of your previous network followed by “Tap to change.” When you see the “Tap to change” message appear, press briefly and firmly on the two corners farthest from the display to put it in “Set Up Active” mode. If the scale’s display goes blank or displays measurement information, you’ll need to remove and reinsert a battery and attempt this again. When the scale reads “Set Up Active,” you can continue with the setup as described above.

Using your Aria

Your Aria Scale measures your weight and body fat percentage. When connected to your Fitbit.com account, weight and body fat measurements from your scale will automatically sync to your dashboard.

Viewing your data
When you have weighed yourself and your Aria has synced, you can view the measured data on your Fitbit.com Dashboard. After logging into your account, go to http://www.fitbit.com/weight.
From this page you can view your recorded weight data on a graph. You can also view a full listing of the weights attributed to your account as well as delete or manually enter a weight.

Inviting other users to use the scale
Up to eight users can associate their Fitbit.com accounts with a single Aria scale. If someone who does not have an account linked with the scale steps on the Aria, only their weight will display (body fat % will not appear) and the data will not be shared with anyone or attributed to a user account.

To invite other users to join your Aria scale:

1. Make sure that you’ve connected your scale to your Fitbit.com account.
2. Click the gear icon at the top-right of your dashboard and select the scale from the drop-down menu.
3. Click the pink Invite People button and enter the email address of the person you’d like to invite. If that person already has a Fitbit account, you'll want to use the same email address that they use with Fitbit.
4. An email will be sent to the user at this address. Upon accepting the invitation, their measurements on the scale will automatically sync with their Fitbit account. If they do not yet have an account, they will be prompted to create one to begin using the scale.

Reassigning a measurement
If two users on the same scale are close in weight (within 8 lbs.), the Aria will prompt you to select the correct user, noted by their identifying initials. In the event that the incorrect user is chosen, or if a weight is improperly attributed, you can follow these steps to reassign it to the correct user:

1. Click the gear icon at the top-right of your Fitbit.com dashboard and select the scale from the drop-down menu. 
2. Click the Measurements tab to see a listing of all measurements synced from the scale.
3. Locate the weight you would like to reassign and choose the appropriate user from the drop-down “People” menu. This weight should now appear correctly on the user’s account.

Choosing Regular or Lean modes
“Lean” mode is intended for professional or very high-level athletes like marathon runners or body builders. Individuals with exceptionally low body fat relative to their muscle mass may want to consider lean mode to improve the scale’s accuracy; however, many very fit and active people still get more accurate readings in “Regular” mode, which is appropriate for most users.

To change this setting:

1. Log into your Fitbit.com dashboard and click the gear icon in the top right.
2. Click the image of the scale to open the Devices page.
3. Choose “Regular” or “Lean.”

The next time you weigh yourself and Aria syncs, the mode will switch.

Ensuring accuracy
Use these tips to get the most accurate and consistent readings from your scale:

• Use the Aria while barefoot. The scale cannot measure body fat percentage if you’re wearing shoes or socks.
• Make sure your feet are dry before weighing yourself.
• Place the scale on a hard, flat surface during use. Using the scale on a soft surface - like carpet or linoleum - may affect the accuracy of the Aria's readings.
• Balance your weight evenly between both feet while standing on the scale.
• Weigh yourself at the same time each day to see consistent trends. Your weight and body fat percentage will naturally vary over the course of the day.
• If your Aria is picked up and moved between measurements, or stored sideways against a wall when not in use, the scale will go through a calibration process the next time it is used for weighing. Up to two consecutive weigh-ins will then be required before your scale is recalibrated and again displays consistently accurate measurements. You will know that your Aria is calibrating when you see the "SENSING" message appear on the screen.

NOTE: Body fat percentage measurement requires that your Aria Scale has been set up with your Fitbit.com account. You do not need to complete this setup to weigh yourself.

Fitbit Aria General Info & Specifications

Sensors

• Four load cells measure weight. Body fat information is measured through electrical impedance and calculated based on weight and user account data.
• The scale measures body mass using bioimpedance analysis. Indium tin oxide (ITO) electrodes form a pattern on the top of scale and send a small, safe signal through the body to measure impedance.

Limitations

• The Aria will accurately measure the weight of children and adults over 20 lbs. (9 kg).
• The maximum weight limit for the Aria is 350 lbs. (158 kg).

Batteries and power

• 4 AA standard 1.5V size AA batteries included (Operating max: 3.3V, 0.1A / 300mW)
• No power cord necessary

Size and weight

Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale Specifications

Environmental Conditions

Care and maintenance

• Do not submerge the scale or use high-pressure water jets (e.g. shower head) to clean the surface.
• Wipe down the surface with a damp cloth using a mild detergent.
• Do not use antiseptic wipes, chlorine, or highly concentrated glass cleaner on the surface of the scale.

Safety Statement

• This equipment has been tested to comply with safety certification in accordance with the specifications of EN Standard: EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12: 2011 + A2:2013.
• The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.fitbit.com/Aria/specs

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not drop.
• Do not use if cracks are present on the glass surface. Serious injury might occur.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean your Aria scale.
• Do not expose your Aria scale to extremely high or low temperatures.
• Do not leave your Aria scale in direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
• Do not leave your Aria scale near open flames.

Battery Precautions
Handle the battery in accordance with the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.

Troubleshooting

The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale frequently has problems with connectivity and gives readings that are off. Users should confirm that their Wi-Fi network is operational and that the scale is within range in order to troubleshoot connectivity issues. Users should try restarting the scale or getting in touch with Fitbit support if they're still having problems connecting. Users should make sure they are standing motionless and centered on the scale, as well as that they are weighing themselves on a level, firm surface, in order to address incorrect readings. Users can attempt calibrating the scale or getting help from Fitbit support if the issue continues.

Warranty

The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale comes with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This warranty includes repairs or replacements for defective devices. It does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, or unauthorized alterations. To claim the warranty, customers should contact Fitbit Customer Support with proof of purchase. While registration is not required, it is recommended for streamlined service. The warranty is valid internationally but is not transferable to subsequent owners. For more details, reach out to Fitbit's support team.

Pros & Cons of Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale

Pros

• Syncing automatically with the Fitbit dashboard
• Intelligent technology can identify certain users.
• sleek and contemporary style
• Precise assessment of body mass index, weight, and body fat %

Cons

• greater cost compared to certain other smart scales
• Problems with connectivity can be annoying.
• For users with specific medical issues or limitations, it might not be as accurate.

Customer Reviews

The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale is highly praised by users for its precision, user-friendliness, and elegant appearance. But other users have complained of erroneous readings and connectivity problems, especially when using the scale on carpeted surfaces. Users seeking a holistic assessment of their fitness and health have generally given the Aria Scale positive reviews.