Available in Apple stores, HidrateSpark PRO STEEL is a smart water bottle that reminds you to drink more water. There is a sensor puck at the bottom of the bottle that tracks your water consumption and uses Bluetooth to sync your information with the HidrateSpark app.
José Adorno from earlier talked about HidrateSpark PRO STEEL in a review. I have also been using a smart water bottle for a while and wanted to get more familiar with the device. Let’s also take a closer look at the app to decide if it’s really worth buying a smart water bottle…
What can you do with the HidrateSpark app?
The HidrateSpark app is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android devices. In the app, you can track the location of your water bottle. You can also compete against your friends, view your water intake and set goals for yourself.
You can still use the app if you don’t have a HidrateSpark water bottle connected. Water consumption, hydration tracking, goals and other features are still available if you manually update them. The app also allows users to link their information to Apple Health and other services such as Fitbit, Garmin, Under Armor and Health Mate. You can also adjust the settings in the app to remind you to drink, whether it’s on your Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad.
Perhaps my favorite thing to do in the app is the glow color of the touch puck at the bottom of the bottle. The glow of the bottle is meant to remind you to drink water so you can reach your goals. You have the option to customize or completely turn off the glow from within the app. The app gives you six glow colors for free; if you want to customize the colors, you’ll have to pay for “GlowStudio” for $4.99. I wouldn’t recommend paying for it, but there’s always a market of people who will pay extra for customization.
How to recalibrate a HidrateSpark water bottle
Sometimes you will need to recalibrate your smart water bottle. According to HidrateSpark, make sure your bottle is empty and placed vertically on a flat surface. Then open the app and go to the “Bottles” page. Next to the bottle you will find three dots and select Recalibrate Sensor. Follow the app’s instructions and place the bottle on a flat surface again. Let it stand for about 10 seconds.
Track your beverage consumption history with the HidrateSpark app.
In the latest update to the HidrateSpark app, you can assign fluid types other than water to your consumption history. With this, you can track any other drinks you’ve had, not just the water from your HidrateSpark. The app will tell you how much of each drink you’ve had so you can get an idea of your consumption. You can also adjust or remove your water intake in case you make a mistake.
HidrateSpark calls
In the Social tab, you can challenge your friends on the leaderboard. If none of your friends have a bottle of HidrateSpark water, you can enter public competitions. For example, I am participating in a contest called “Save 250,000 Bottles Until Summer” with 4,500 other users. Together with the HidrateSpark app, we keep track of how many plastic bottles we have saved and can earn exclusive trophies if the challenge goal is met.
General Thoughts on HidrateSpark
Although it seems unnecessary for some to own such a device, there are options for using it. HidrateSpark has conducted several clinical trials testing the effectiveness of smart water bottles. People with certain health needs may need to track their water intake and this is a great tool for those users. For those who just want a good cup for their drinks, I would recommend otherwise.
Do you use a HidrateSpark smart water bottle? Has it helped you drink more? Let us know in the comments below.
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