When the box arrived, I was eager to get started. My hope in using the HidrateSpark was that I would effectively up my water intake. RELATED: 13 Genius Hacks That Can Help You Drink More Water Here’s What Happened When I Tried It I opted for the 17-ounce HydrateSpark Steel with the chug lid. There are a few different models to choose from, two sizes, and also different lid types (spout or straw). The bottle itself is stainless steel and vacuum insulated, so drinks will be kept cold for up to 24 hours. You can also check progress via the app, which constantly recalculates your consumption throughout the day. In addition to the bottle glowing when you need to drink more, the app will send updates via your phone to remind you to keep chugging.
Smart reminder water bottle Bluetooth#
Here’s how it works: The bottle is equipped with a rechargeable Bluetooth chip that connects with the app throughout the day, updating the record of your water consumption. In short, the bottle and accompanying app serve as a virtual water drinking coach, not only monitoring how much water you are throwing back, but reminding you to drink more of it. The most recent offering is the HidrateSpark Steel, the fourth generation and the most technologically advanced model. Like the iPhone, HidrateSpark has gone through several incarnations since the first bottle launched, in 2014. RELATED: The 7 Best Times to Drink Water What Is HidrateSpark?Įnter HidrateSpark, a company born on Kickstarter that has revolutionized the smart water bottle over the last few years. Let’s be real: Who has time to keep track of how many times they fill their water bottle per day?
(The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommend that I aim for nine 8-ounce cups of fluid per day.) So, what comes between me and the holy health grail of an adequate number of fluid ounces of H 2O? A combination of laziness, lack of accountability, a failure to calculate just how much water is necessary, and no tools to track it. How long she’s been dehydrated: Most of her lifeĮven though I am a health writer - i.e., someone who understands the importance of staying hydrated and all the perks of drinking the recommended daily amount of liquids - I do not drink enough water.