The Perfect Pair: Withings Body Scan and Whoop Integration

As a tech reviewer and avid user of health wearables, I’ve been putting the Withings Body Scan smart scale through its paces. What caught my attention is its integration with Whoop, which elevates my understanding of body composition and weight trends by combining data from both platforms. By linking these two devices via the Whoop app, you can synthesize insights, transforming isolated metrics into a cohesive health profile.

The Science Behind Withings’ Precision: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

Let’s break down why the Withings Body Scan stands out. The scale employs Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), a sophisticated technology that sends a low-level electrical current through your body using eight electrodes (four in the glass base and four in a handle). This current flows faster through water and muscle but slows down in fat tissue, enabling the scale to provide a detailed breakdown of your body metrics.

With this tech, you can get readings for fat percentage, muscle mass, hydration levels, and even segment your body analysis across your arms, legs, and torso.

While some smartwatches, like those from Samsung, also feature BIA technology, my tests reveal that Withings offers superior precision, especially for those serious about body composition analysis. Even though the Whoop 4.0 tracks BIA metrics, the added accuracy of the Withings scale makes it a perfect complementary tool.

Person standing on a Withings Body Scan Smart Scale, holding the handle, wearing red and black checkered socks.
Withings Body Scan Smart Scale in Use / © nextpit Image source: nextpit

Why This Combination Works

Integrating Withings’ body composition insights with Whoop’s continuous fitness analysis is a game-changer. Whoop excels at tracking metrics like recovery, strain, and sleep, but it doesn’t dive deep into body composition. By syncing the Withings scale, you’re essentially enriching Whoop’s robust data set with granular insights about your body’s makeup, making your fitness journey more holistic.

Step-by-Step Guide: Connecting Your Withings Scale to the Whoop App

Ready to start syncing your body metrics directly to Whoop? Here’s how to get your Withings Body Scan Scale connected in a few simple steps:

  1. Open the Whoop app on your smartphone.
  2. Go to the More tab.
  3. Navigate to Account & Settings.
  4. Select App Settings.
  5. Tap on Integrations.
  6. Choose Withings from the list of supported apps.
  7. Log in to your Withings account and authorize the connection.

Voilà! Your weight, body fat percentage, and other metrics from the scale will now sync automatically to the Whoop app. This integration allows you to monitor your body composition data directly alongside Whoop’s analytics, offering a comprehensive view of your overall health.

WHOOP app overview showing recovery, HRV, and weight measurement update.
Open the Whoop App on your smartphone, and go to the More tab.
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Select App Settings.
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Tap on Integrations.
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Whoop app integration screen showing Withings connected.
Choose Withings from the list of supported apps.
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Log in to your Withings account and authorize the connection. Voilà!
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Accessing Your Body Composition Data in the Whoop App

Once you’ve synced your Withings scale with Whoop, there are two effective ways to access and leverage your body composition data:

  1. Add Weight and Lean Body Mass as Key Statistics on your Whoop Dashboard.
  2. Tap on any metric on the Home screen or within specific pillar screens (like Strain or Recovery). Use the drop-down arrow to select Weight and/or Lean Body Mass for an easy view of your body composition trends.
Whoop app dashboard displaying user stats: calories, steps, heart rate, and stress monitor graph.
In the Dashboard section on the Home screen, click ‘Customize’ to add body composition metrics.
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Tap the (+) icon to add lean body mass and weight metrics to your app dashboard.
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My Dashboard on Whoop app showing metrics like weight and lean body mass with a save button.
Choose your preferred position for the metrics on the dashboard and save.
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Whoop app dashboard showing body metrics including lean body mass and weight.
Both options will appear in the position you selected. Tap them for more detailed data.
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Whoop app trend view showing lean body mass at 75.8% and a graph of measurements over time.
You can also view your lean body mass.
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Graph showing segmental body composition metrics from the Whoop app, including lean body mass and body fat percentages.
After connecting to Withings, the Whoop app will display your segmental body composition.
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Whoop app interface displaying recorded weight and body mass data from Withings scale.
You can also view all recorded data directly on the Lean Body Mass screen.
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Using Alternative Smart Scales with Whoop

If you’re using a different smart scale, don’t worry—there’s a workaround. You can sync it with Apple Health or Google Health Connect and then connect that data source to Whoop. While this setup might require an extra step, it still enables you to centralize all your health data for a richer analysis.

Final Thoughts

The integration of the Withings Body Scan Scale with the Whoop 4.0 is more than just a tech combo—it’s a strategic partnership for those who want to optimize their fitness journey. By leveraging the best of both platforms, you gain a deeper, more actionable understanding of your body’s metrics, helping you make more informed decisions about your health and lifestyle.

If you’re serious about taking control of your wellness, this is one partnership worth exploring.