Etekcity EFS-A591S-KUS Smart WiFi Body Fat Scale User Guide

Etekcity EFS-A591S-KUS Smart WiFi Body Fat Scale

Introduction

losing weight without getting any slimmer. Muscle building and fat loss are to blame for this. The Apex scale will do that; a standard scale won’t. With the Etekcity Apex scale, you can view 14 biometric measurements, including heart rate. Unlike standard scale displays, this one lets you keep tabs on your progress, see measures, and receive entertaining, interactive messages without even pulling out your phone. You won’t need to worry; your measurements will wirelessly sync to the VeSync app. “Alexa, query VeSync on my weight loss this month,” I said. Voice control that is hands-free will keep you motivated. Using data graphs, set objectives and monitor your progress. Information may be synced with Apple Health, Google Fit, FitBit, MyFitnessPal, and Samsung Health.

You may be confident that VeSync won’t give out your personal information to anyone. The Apex scale has been upgraded with ITO-coating for precise readings, eliminating the need for guesswork by guiding your feet to the proper location. During pregnancy, use Zero-Current Mode to safely measure weight and BMI, and Baby Mode to monitor the growth of a child or animal. This scale is made with everyone’s needs in mind and offers unlimited user profiles for family and friends. No need for batteries. The scale can operate for up to 6 months on a single charge when used three times each day on average. The arching design of the scale also offers core stability and long-lasting sturdiness.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• 1 x HR Smart Fitness Scale
• 1 x USB Type-C Charging Cable
• 1 x Quick Start Guide

SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and follow all instructions and safety guidelines in this manual.

MEDICAL

• This scale should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition.
• Scale data should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional.
• This scale uses a harmless electrical current to measure body fat. Consult a healthcare professional before using the smart scale if you use electronic medical equipment such as a pacemaker.

GENERAL USE

• Check the scale before using. Do not use the scale if it is damaged in any way.
• Do not strike or bang on the scale.
• Do not use the scale if there is a crack on the glass. While tempered glass is stronger and fractures more safely than ordinary glass, it may shatter unexpectedly after developing a slight crack. If you see a crack, contact Customer Support (see page 27).
• The glass platform is slippery when wet. Always make sure the platform and your feet are dry before stepping on for measurement.
• Place the scale on a hard, flat surface to avoid tipping.
• To weigh safely and accurately, stand with your feet shoulder- width apart while on the scale.
• Do not stand on the edge of the scale or jump on the scale.
• Avoid standing on the scale for a long period of time, or when not measuring yourself.
• Do not overload the scale. Maximum weight capacity is 400 lb / 180 kg / 28 St.
• Keep the scale in a cool area with low humidity.
• Keep the scale away from heat sources, such as ovens or heaters.
• Avoid temperature fluctuations.
• Store the scale in a horizontal position, not a vertical position.
• This scale is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Handle with care. Not for commercial use. Household use only.

FUNCTION DIAGRAM

1. Weighing Platform
2. Display
3. Non-Conductive Areas
4. Restart Button
5. USB Charging Socket
6. ti-Skid Padding

DISPLAY DIAGRAM

1. Bluetooth® Icon
2. Wi-Fi® Icon
3. Zero-Current Mode
4. Baby Mode
5. Battery Indicator
6. 4 Corners Stability Indicator
7. Weight Unit
8. User Profile
9. Weight Measurement

VESYNC APP SETUP

NOTE: The VeSync app is continually being improved and may change over time. If there are any differences, follow the in-app instructions.

1. To download the VeSync app, scan the QR code or search “VeSync” in the Apple App Store® or Google Play Store.
   NOTE:

   • This scale uses the VeSync app, not the VeSyncFit app.
   • For Android™ users, you may need to select Allow to use VeSync.

2. Open the VeSync app. If you already have an account, tap

3. Log In. To create a new account, tap Sign Up.
   NOTE: You must create your own VeSync account to use third-party services and products. These will not work with a guest account. With a VeSync account, you can also allow your family and friends to use your smart fitness scale.
   Make sure your phone has Bluetooth® turned on.

4. Tap + in the VeSync app and select your smart fitness scale.

5. Select your smart scale from the device list.
   NOTE: You can tap on the product categories to jump to different sections of the device list.

6. Follow the in-app instructions to complete setup.

NOTE:

• You can change the scale’s in-app name and icon at any time in the smart fitness scale settings.
• When the scale display turns off, the scale’s Bluetooth will disconnect and go into auto-off mode. However, when the scale is on and the app is opened to the device page, the scale will reconnect to Bluetooth.

CREATING A USER

IMPORTANT: Entering inaccurate information will make the scale’s measurements less accurate.

If you are a new user, you will need to enter physical information before weighing yourself for the first time so the scale can calculate your body metrics. Follow the in-app instructions to create a user profile.

NOTE: If you don’t identify with the available gender options (or are unsure) pick the option that you think best physically matches you. This choice is used for physical measurements, such as body fat percentages.

The scale only displays up to 10 user avatars at a time. To select which users you want displayed, you can manage user profiles in Device settings in the app.

MULTIPLE USERS

Multiple Users with Separate VeSync Accounts

Users can create or log in to their own VeSync accounts and pair the smart scale to their separate accounts.

NOTE:

• Only 5 VeSync accounts can pair with the smart scale at a time. If the maximum number of accounts is reached, an in-app alert will ask the user to disconnect one of the user accounts to continue the pairing process with the current user’s account.
• Users with their own VeSync accounts will not be able to view other users’ metrics recorded by the scale.

MULTIPLE USERS WITH A SHARED VESYNC ACCOUNT

Users who create or log in to a VeSync account can create multiple user profiles within their account. All users can log in to the same account (on their own smartphones) without requiring the other users to log out.

NOTE: Users sharing a VeSync account will be able to view each other’s metrics recorded by the smart scale.

CHANGING YOUR USER AVATAR

1. Tap “Device settings” in the VeSync app
2. Then tap “Members”
3. Select the profile image you want to change
4. Change avatar in “Edit Member”

WEIGHING CHILDREN

• Children under 3 years old cannot measure body metrics other than weight.
• Minors will need a guardian’s consent to create a VeSync account.

USING THE SMART SCALE

NOTE:

• Placing the scale on soft surfaces such as shaggy carpet may cause inaccurate measurements or tipping. If necessary, this scale can be used on low-pile carpet with a fiber length of 0.4 inches / 10 mm or less.
• If the scale cannot be turned on or the battery is low, it needs to be charged. Charging the scale may take up to 3 hours.

1. For the best results, place the scale on a hard, flat surface.
2. Step on the scale, then step off. Wait for the screen to display “0.0” before using.

NOTE: You can customize the scale’s display by selecting Customize Screens in the Device Settings menu.

3. Place dry, bare feet on the scale’s conductive areas. Continue standing on the scale, then step off the scale when the display shows “BYE”. If your smart scale is connected to the VeSync app, additional metrics that are not selected for display on the scale will show in the app.

PRECISYNC™ TECHNOLOGY

The smart fitness scale uses PreciSync™ auto-recognition technology to select an existing user profile based on weight, an ideal feature for a household with multiple users. To use this function, you must first connect the scale to your VeSync account and sync user information with the scale.

NOTE:

• PreciSync works with or without a Bluetooth connection.
• PreciSync will automatically turn on when there is more than one user profile connected to the scale in the VeSync app.

HOW PRECISYNC™ WORKS

• The scale will compare the user’s current weight with all user profiles synced to the scale.
• If only one user profile is within 6.5 lb of the current weight, it will be automatically stored under that user’s profile.
• If multiple user profiles are within 6.5 lb of the current weight, the display will prompt the user to tap their right foot to select a user profile.
• If no user is within 6.5 lb of the current weight, the weight will be automatically stored as a Guest Profile without prompting the user to select a profile.

WEIGHING MODES

• ZERO-CURRENT MODE: Turns off the scale’s electrical current and only provides measurements for weight and BMI. This mode can be helpful for users who are pregnant or who have implanted medical devices, such as pacemakers.
• BABY MODE: To weigh your baby or pet, tap BABY icon and follow the in-app instructions for weighing. Baby Mode will not measure other body metrics and will only measure weight and BMI.

SWITCHING UNITS

To switch between pounds (lb), stone (st), and kilograms (kg), open the VeSync app and select the weight unit in the Device Settings menu.

MAINTENANCE

Clearing the Smart Scale

If the scale has been moved or flipped upside down, it must be cleared to ensure accurate results.

1. Place the scale on a hard, flat surface.
2. Step on the scale until digits appear on the display, then step off. [Figure 1.1]
3. Wait until the scale displays “0.0”. [Figure 1.2].

CLEANING THE SMART SCALE

• Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the surface of the scale, followed by a soft, dry cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture.
• Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the scale.

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

The display will show “(Low Battery) when the batteries need to be charged.

1. Insert the USB charging cable into the USB charging socket.
2. Plug the USB charging cable into a DC 5V adapter and plug into an outlet. You can also plug the cable into a powered USB outlet.
3. The bars of the will continuously fill as the scale charges.

When completely charged, the will be filled.

NOTE: Charging the smart scale with the original USB cable will provide the best results.

TROUBLESHOOTING

THE SCALE DOESN’T TURN ON.

• If the scale cannot be turned on or the battery is low, it needs to be charged. Charging the scale may take up to 3 hours.

WHEN I STAND ON THE SCALE, IT DOESN’T RESPOND.

• The scale may need to be restarted. Use a safety pin or paper clip to press the “Restart” button near the charging socket to reset the scale.

INFORMATION FLASHES ON THE DISPLAY AND THEN DISAPPEARS.

• The batteries are low and may need to be charged.

THE SMART SCALE’S BLUETOOTH DOESN’T CONNECT TO THE VESYNC APP.

• Make sure your phone’s operating system is running on iOS® 10.0+ or Android 5.0+.
• Close and relaunch the VeSync app. Make sure you’re using the latest version.
• Make sure your phone has Bluetooth turned on. For Android users, make sure your Location is turned on as well.
• Make sure your scale and phone are within 30 ft / 10 m of each other.
• Make sure the scale is not currently connected to any other phone or app.
• The scale should only be connected to your phone via the VeSync app.
• Do not connect the scale to your phone’s Bluetooth settings.
• Make sure any VPN apps are turned off.

If the smart scale still cannot connect via Bluetooth, please try the following:

• Restart Bluetooth or restart your smartphone
• Use a safety pin or paper clip to press the “Restart” button near the charging socket.
• Tap the “Disconnected” button on the top of the weigh-in screen in the VeSync app to view troubleshooting tips.

If the issue still exists, please contact our helpful Customer Support team (see page 27).

THE SMART SCALE DOESN’T CONNECT TO WI-FI.

• Make sure the scale is connected to the VeSync app via Bluetooth.
• Step on the scale to turn it on, go to “Device Settings” and tap “WiFi- Connection”. Keep the scale on while connecting.
• Make sure your smartphone is connected to Wi-Fi.

NOTE: The scale only supports 2.4GHz networks. If you have a 5GHz network, chances are you may have a 2.4GHz one as well (i.e., a dual- band router).

• Your scale might be too far from your router. Try moving the scale within 164 ft / 50 m of your router.
• Make sure you’ve typed in your password correctly, checking for capitalization and spacing.
• If you enter your Wi-Fi SSID manually, make sure all the letters and punctuation marks are correct.
• Make sure you have turned off MAC address filtering and do not have active firewalls on the router. Check whether the router DHCP is normally enabled.
• Make sure the DHCP in your router settings allows the devices with special characters to be connected.
• Make sure you don’t have too many devices connected to your router (10 or fewer is best).
• Restart the router and try connecting the scale with the VeSync app (see page 10).

If you still need help, please contact our helpful Customer Support team (see page 27).

THE SCALE READINGS SEEM UNSTABLE OR INACCURATE.

• Make sure the scale is on a hard, flat surface.
• The scale may need to be restarted. Use a safety pin or paper clip to press the “Restart” button near the charging socket.
• The scale may need to be cleared . Follow instructions to clear the scale (see page 16).

MY SCALE WILL ONLY MEASURE MY WEIGHT, NOT MY OTHER BIOMETRICS.

• If you’re wearing shoes or socks, the scale cannot measure biometrics such as body fat. Step on the scale with bare feet. [Figure 2.1]
• Make sure to place your feet on the scale’s conductive areas. [Figure 2.2]
• Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
• Check if Zero-Current Mode is on. If it is, the scale will only provide measurements for weight and BMI, not other biometrics.

If your problem is not listed, please contact Customer Support (see page 27).

Frequently Asked Questions

It says it’s 400lbs.How do you move it to clean under it?****

The scale itself weighs under 5 pounds; however, it will weigh things that weigh up to 400 pounds. Where most scales have a weight limit of 300-350 pounds where anything over doesn’t register, this one you can weigh 399 pounds & it will still give you your weight. I just lift one end up to lean mine against the wall, clean where it was setting, then put it back in place. After doing that you all you need to do is the recalibrate step on it so it will weigh right when you use it next.

Can it measure small amount such as 7lbs?****

No. This scale won’t register anything under the weight of a small human. So it’s no good for weighing pets or backpacking packs unless it is literally on your body (not how I do things). I returned the scale.

Can it weigh in kilograms?****

Yes it does. It’s easy to switch from lbs. to Kg.

Does this scale show more than .0 and .5?****

The size of the increments of a scale isn’t its accuracy, it is its precision. It’s possible for a scale’s accuracy & precision to be equal; but by no means necessary, nor is it all that common, that they are.

what are the dimensions of this scale?****

11.75 x 11.75 inches.

How large is the display?****

Standard. Easy to read.

My dresser is high off the ground so I slide my scale under there then slide out to use it. will this slide easily or will I have to pick it up ? ty****

Place it on a sheet of newspaper, and slide it.

Anyone have any trouble with battery life? I put in new batteries since the ones it came with, lasted a few days. The ones I put in lasted a cpl weeks****

That does not sound normal. The battery should be able to last several months. Please kindly contact us by clicking the link below to give us a chance to honor the warranty you already have.

Dose this sync with My fitnessPal app?****

It syncs data with Apple Health, Samsung Health, Google Fit & Fitbit. We hope this helps and let us know how that works for you.

Is there an exact spot for feet? I notice scale changes depending on where feet go.****

For best accuracy, please keep your gravity on the center of the scale and your body stable when you are weighing.

What does a dl reading mean?****

I don’t know of a “dl reading.” You step on the scale with a bit of your weight and step back off, the scale re-zero’s itself with the reading going to 0.0, then you stand on it with your full weight and it shows your weight.

Any open source app that is compatible with this scale?****

Yes, VeSync app is compatible with this scale.

Why does the scale not light up when I first step on it?****

make sure it is on, has batteries, or you put enough weight on it to start, then step off. Wait for it to say 0.00, then step on it again. It takes a moment to calibrate.

after the scale is given the tap to turn it on, how long does it stay on?****

After I tap it I wait about 2 seconds for it to zero out, then I weigh myself which it does immediately, and I get off. Haven’t timed it but I would say it stays on about 5 seconds, maybe more. If you don’t want the weight to keep displaying you can tap it again immediately and it zeros out. I really this scale.

Which box does this come in?****

The scale (ASIN: B01HI1W1V4) is packaged in a corrugated cardboard colored box.

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