Wyze’s New $40-Cheaper BodyScan Scale Trades Wi-Fi for Affordable Health Tech

Wyze has introduced its new BodyScan smart scale, priced $40 lower than the flagship Ultra model. To achieve this price point, the company opted to ditch Wi-Fi connectivity and simplify the on-device display, focusing instead on core measurement capabilities.

Despite the lower price, the BodyScan retains the signature handle with electrodes, allowing users to get a breakdown of their body composition that standard scales cannot provide. It communicates with smartphones primarily via Bluetooth, streamlining the user experience for those who don’t require constant cloud syncing.

This move represents Wyze’s strategy of making advanced health metrics accessible to a budget-conscious audience. By removing non-essential features while keeping the critical sensors, the BodyScan offers a high-value alternative in the crowded smart home health market.