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A talking bathroom scale is a body-weight scale that announces your weight out loud when you step on it, so you don’t have to read a screen. Some also have a large digital display for people who can still see numbers.
Part of our Adaptive Daily Living series, which covers tools that make everyday tasks easier to do independently.
If you are blind or have low vision, a standard bathroom scale can be impossible to read, and asking someone to read it for you takes away your privacy. A talking bathroom scale fixes that. But the models are not all alike. They differ in how much weight they hold, how big the platform is, which languages and units they speak, and whether the voice can be turned off. I went through retailer listings and sorted the options on those points, and I picked five.
Here’s what I’m covering below:
- What to look for in a talking bathroom scale
- A quick comparison of the five picks
- Full reviews with who each is best for
- Other things to know before you buy
- How to choose
- Answers to common questions
I haven’t tested these myself. The details below come from retailer listings, and most had no customer reviews yet, so check the current listing before you buy.
Quick Comparison
| Product | Capacity | Display | Price (listed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Talking Digital Bathroom Scale | 440 lb | Large LCD | About $70 |
| Royal Tel-Weight Talking Bath Scale | 440 lb | 1.5 in LCD | About $70 |
| Cobolt Speechmaster Talking Personal Scale | Not stated | Voice only | About $100 |
| Reizen Extra Wide Talking Scale | 550 lb | Large LCD | About $55 |
| My Weigh XL-700 Talking Bathroom Scale | 700 lb | 2 in reverse-lit LCD | About $145 |
What Actually Matters
- Capacity. Check the maximum weight against the person using it. The picks here run from 440 to 700 lb.
- Platform size. A wider platform is easier to step onto without looking. The picks run from about 12 to 20 inches. Look for a non-slip surface too.
- Voice only or voice plus display. If you still see some numbers, a large LCD is a useful backup. If you do not, the voice is what counts.
- Units and languages. Check what the voice says. One scale speaks pounds in English but kilograms in other languages, and one retailer says its units cannot be changed. Look for a model that lets you switch.
- Privacy. A talking scale announces your weight out loud, so others nearby can hear it. Some models let you turn the voice off.
- Power. The picks use AAA, AA or 9V batteries. Pick one whose batteries you can change easily.
- Start-up. Scales that start when you step on them have no buttons to find. Check how each model turns on and off.
The 5 Best Talking Bathroom Scales
1. Taylor Talking Digital Bathroom Scale, 440 lb
Price: About $70 | Capacity: 440 lb | Power: 3 AAA batteries
A tempered glass scale with stainless steel accents and a 12.2-inch square platform. It has a large LCD with digits about 0.9 inches tall and a spoken weight announcement in a female voice. One retailer lists a 5-year limited warranty. One retailer says the voice speaks pounds in English, German and Spanish and kilograms in Greek and Croatian, while another says English reports in pounds only and units cannot be changed. The MaxiAids listing had no reviews yet and was temporarily out of stock.
Why it’s a top pick: A large display plus voice, and a long warranty for the price.
Best for: People who read some numbers and want a voice too, and who use pounds.
2. Royal Tel-Weight Talking Bath Scale
Price: About $70 | Capacity: 440 lb | Power: 4 AA batteries
A scale that turns on when you step on it, with no buttons to find. It has a 14.5-inch slip-proof platform, a 1.5-inch LCD, and a female voice that speaks English or Spanish. The talking function can be turned off for privacy. It weighs in 0.2 lb steps, and the listing includes manuals in English and Spanish plus an audio sample. It had no reviews yet.
Why it’s a top pick: A wide platform, step-on start-up and a privacy switch.
Best for: People who want the voice turned off sometimes.
3. Cobolt Speechmaster Talking Personal Scale
Price: About $100 | Platform: 13 by 13 inches | Power: One 9V battery
A fully automatic scale with no on/off switch and an anti-slip surface. It beeps, says “Please step off,” and then announces your weight in a male English voice. You switch between pounds and kilograms by stepping on a corner of the scale. The listing doesn’t state a capacity or a display and had no reviews, so confirm the weight limit before buying.
Why it’s a top pick: The simplest to use: nothing to press, and you can switch units.
Best for: Blind users who want a voice-only scale with no controls.
4. Reizen Extra Wide Talking Scale, 550 lb
Price: About $55 | Capacity: 550 lb | Power: One 9V battery (not included)
A 15-inch wide, low-profile tempered glass platform with a large LCD and a voice announcement. It tracks two people with 30 memories each, and it has a low-battery indicator and a one-year warranty. The listing doesn’t state which languages or units it speaks. It had no reviews and was temporarily out of stock.
Why it’s a top pick: The lowest price, a wide platform and memory for two people.
Best for: Two users sharing a scale, or anyone who wants a wide, stable platform.
5. My Weigh XL-700 Talking Bathroom Scale
Price: About $145 | Capacity: 700 lb | Platform: 20 by 12 inches
A high-capacity scale with a 2-inch reverse-lit LCD, a non-slip platform and a talking feature with an on/off switch. It speaks English, French, German and Spanish and weighs in pounds, kilograms or stones. A Walmart listing showed 4.2 stars from 15 ratings, which is a small sample, and listed the brand as TeviRoom, so check the seller. It was out of stock when I looked.
Why it’s a top pick: The highest capacity and the only one here with a rating, plus pounds, kilograms and stones.
Best for: Heavier users, and anyone who needs a big platform and display.
Other Things to Know Before You Buy
- Balance and safety. A non-slip platform helps. If balance is a concern, put the scale near something sturdy to hold, and ask your doctor or physical therapist for advice.
- Weight goals. A scale gives you a number, not advice. Talk to your doctor about what a healthy weight means for you.
- Tracking. Some talking scales have memories. Others pair with a phone app, according to the APH ConnectCenter.
- Pair it with other talking tools. If you cook by weight, see our guide to talking kitchen scales. For other health checks, see talking blood pressure monitors for blind and low vision.
Who Else Benefits
- People with macular degeneration, glaucoma or other vision loss
- Older adults who can’t read a small display
- Caregivers who want a clear reading without bending over the scale
- Anyone who prefers to weigh themselves privately
How to Choose
- Large display plus voice, with a warranty: pick 1.
- Voice you can turn off: pick 2.
- Voice only, nothing to press: pick 3.
- Lowest price, wide platform, memory: pick 4.
- Highest capacity: pick 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a talking bathroom scale?
A talking bathroom scale is a body-weight scale that announces your weight out loud when you step on it. Some models also have a large digital display.
How do blind people weigh themselves?
Many use a talking bathroom scale, which speaks the weight when they step on it. Others use a scale that pairs with a phone app to track weight.
Can a talking scale be turned off?
Some can. Check the listing for a voice on/off switch if you want to weigh yourself quietly.
Do talking scales speak pounds or kilograms?
It depends on the model. Some switch between units, and some speak only one unit in a given language. Check the listing before you buy.
What capacity should I look for?
Choose a scale rated above the heaviest person who will use it. Models in this guide range from 440 to 700 lb.
Final Thoughts
A talking bathroom scale lets you check your weight on your own, without asking anyone to read it for you. Choose the capacity and platform that fit you, and check the units and voice settings before you buy. For more on accessible health devices, see the APH ConnectCenter’s guide to five accessible heart healthy devices for people who are blind or have low vision.