Talking scales are a useful type of assistive technology; talking scales exist in various sizes and can assist the blind in maintaining a healthy body weight and in providing the weight of household items (such as carry-on luggage.)
Talking scales designed for kitchen use can be used to weigh ingredients when cooking, we’ll discuss those later. For now, this post is strictly about body weight scales.
1. Taylor Electronic Talking Scale
This talking bathroom scale features a glass platform and is suitable for reading weights up to 440 lbs. Weights are announced verbally in pounds or in kilograms, with an option for English, Spanish, Greek, German, or Croatian.
2. My Weight Talking Bathroom Scale
This scale features an extra wide, sturdy platform and can accommodate weights up to 700 lbs. My Weight’s Talking Bathroom Scale features four different languages (English, Spanish, French, and German) and comes with a 30 year manufactoror’s guarntee.
3. SVYHUOK Talking Bathroom Scale
This talking scale features a stylish design, complete with a sturdy platform made of tempered glass. This scale measures weight in pound kilograms and pounds, announcing the weight in a loud, clear voice. This scale offers the verbal feature in English only.
4. Detecto SlimTalkXL Home Health Talking Scale
Detecto’s talking scale features a stainless-steel platform and accommodates up to 550 lbs. Weight is announced in a clear, pleasant female voice and is available in both English and Spanish.
5. Reizen Talking Bathroom Scale
Reizen’s talking scale features a simple stainless-steel platform and accommodates up to 350 lbs. This includes an automatic shut off feature after ten seconds of non-use. A verbal announcement of weight is available in English and Spanish.
6. IdeaWorks Extra Wide Talking Scale
The IdeaWorks scale features an extra wide, stable platform made of tempered glass; the border is available in teal, gray, black or white. This scale can accommodate weights up to 550 lbs and comes with a one-year manufactor’s warranty. This scale offeres the verbal feature in English only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What considerations should I keep in mind when purchasing a talking bathroom scale?
What is the maximum body weight you need your scale to accommodate?
Do you prefer a stainless steel or tempered glass platform?
Do you prefer a standard sized platform, or an extra wide platform? (Individuals of all different body weights may feel more comfortable stepping onto an extra wide platform.)
Do you require or prefer the availability of verbal cues in multiple langauges, or only in English?
Is a manufacturer’s warranty important to you?
What considerations should I keep in mind when purchasing a talking kicthen scale?
What type of ingredients will you be measuring? (Dry ingredients, liquids, or both?)
What is the approximate maximum weight that you need your kitchen scale to accommodate?
Is a manufacturer’s warranty important to you?
which one shyould I buy for my spouse who is totally blind, in his 90s?