HOTO Smart Food Scale with 0.1g Precision

It's excellent for coffee. The 0.1g precision lets you dial in exact coffee-to-water ratios, which is critical for pour-over and French press brewing. Reviewers specifically mention using it for French press coffee and being happy with the accuracy. The compact size works well next to a French press or on a pour-over station. The sleek, minimal design also looks good sitting on a coffee bar. The only caveat for serious coffee use: it doesn't have a built-in timer, so you'd need a separate timer or your phone for pour-over timing.

It's a great fit for coffee enthusiasts who want precise brew ratios, home bakers who need 0.1g accuracy, and anyone doing meal prep or calorie tracking. The Bluetooth app is genuinely useful for macro counters. It also works surprisingly well for non-kitchen tasks — reviewers use it for weighing hair color in salons, resin for crafting, and other precision hobbies. It's not the best choice if you primarily use large bowls (they block the display), need rechargeable power built in, or want Bluetooth that connects to any app. And if you just need a basic "how much does this weigh" scale without precision, you'd save money going simpler.

The HOTO differentiates itself in three ways: precision (0.1g vs the 1g resolution on most kitchen scales), design (reviewers consistently call it sleek, modern, and minimal — it looks more like an Apple product than a kitchen tool), and smart features (Bluetooth with nutritional tracking via the app). The build quality surprises people — it's sturdy despite looking delicate. Where it falls short compared to competitors is battery life and the proprietary Bluetooth that only works with the HOTO app. Some kitchen scales in this price range offer rechargeable batteries or USB-C charging, which the HOTO doesn't.

Not directly. The HOTO scale's Bluetooth only connects to the HOTO app — it doesn't pair with general fitness or calorie-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal. Reviewers who bought it for macro tracking confirm the HOTO app works for nutritional data, but if you need direct integration with a specific third-party app, this scale won't do it. You'd need to log weights manually in your preferred app, using the HOTO app as a reference for nutritional info.

The HOTO scale is actually built for this. Weigh your food in grams for the most accurate calorie tracking, then use the Bluetooth connection with the HOTO app for nutritional data and macro tracking — reviewers confirm the app integration works well for this purpose. Place your plate on the scale, tare it, add each ingredient separately and log the weight. The 0.1g precision means your calorie counts will be much more accurate than eyeballing portions. Just know the Bluetooth only pairs with the HOTO app specifically, not with general fitness apps directly.

Yes and no. The flat glass-like surface wipes clean easily — reviewers confirm this, and one even mentioned the scale survived getting wet multiple times during salon use. However, that same smooth surface shows fingerprints, oil smudges, and water residue very visibly. So while it's functionally easy to clean, you'll find yourself wiping it down more often just to keep it looking good. If you're using it in a messy environment like baking with flour or cooking with oils, expect to clean it frequently.

Yes, it has a milliliter (ml) unit option specifically for measuring liquids by weight. Just switch to ml mode using the touch controls. This is useful for recipes that call for liquid measurements by weight rather than volume, or for coffee brewing where water weight matters. Keep in mind you're still placing a container on the scale and taring it — the scale itself measures weight and converts to ml assuming water density. For water and similar liquids this is accurate; for denser liquids like honey or oil, the ml reading won't perfectly match volume.

The scale does power down after inactivity, which is standard for battery-operated scales. There's a brief 4-5 second startup delay with a countdown when you power it back on, which a reviewer noted. Given the battery consumption concerns some users have raised, making sure it actually powers off between uses rather than staying in standby is worth paying attention to. The auto-off helps conserve battery, but frequent on-off cycles mean dealing with that startup delay each time.

The big three are accuracy, readability, and unit options. The HOTO scale nails accuracy with its 0.1g high-precision sensor — reviewers consistently confirm it reads accurately, even detecting single-gram differences. The display is bright and clear, which matters more than you'd think when you're mid-recipe. Unit switching between grams, milliliters, ounces, and pounds is seamless via touch controls. The one trade-off here is power: it runs on 3 AAA batteries (not included), and some users report they drain faster than expected. If that bothers you, budget for rechargeable AAAs.

For kitchen use, you want to focus on precision, ease of use, and size. The HOTO Smart Food Scale checks those boxes with 0.1g sensitivity, which is precise enough for coffee brewing ratios and baking. It also supports four units (g/ml/oz/lb:oz), so you can switch depending on what you're measuring. If you're working in a small kitchen, the compact footprint is a real plus — multiple owners mention it fits easily in a drawer. One thing to consider: if you regularly use large bowls, they can cover the display, so think about how you'll actually use it day to day.

With the HOTO scale, it's straightforward: power it on (there's a brief 4-5 second startup countdown), place it on a flat surface, and you're ready. Put your bowl or container on top, tap the tare button to zero it out, then add your ingredient. The touch controls are responsive and intuitive — owners say even beginners pick it up immediately. One tip: be gentle around the tare button/knob area while measuring, because the sensitive touch controls can accidentally get triggered and disrupt your reading. Also, the scale is lightweight, so press the tare button gently to avoid shifting it.

Digital scales with high-precision sensors are your most accurate option for kitchen use, and the HOTO falls squarely in that category with its 0.1g sensitivity. That's a step above many kitchen scales that only measure to 1g. For context, 0.1g precision is what you'd expect from a dedicated coffee scale, so you're getting specialty-level accuracy in a general-purpose kitchen scale. Reviewers who use it for baking and coffee brewing specifically call out the precision as a standout feature.

On the HOTO scale, just tap the unit button to cycle to grams — it switches between g, ml, oz, and lb:oz. Reviewers say unit switching is quick and painless. Once you're in grams mode, the display shows readings down to 0.1g, so you'll see something like 15.3g rather than just 15g. This level of detail is especially useful for coffee dosing, spice measuring, or any recipe that calls for precise gram measurements.

Portion control is the name of the game, and the HOTO scale makes it easy. Weigh everything you eat in grams, log it in a calorie tracking app, and you'll quickly see where your portions were off. Reviewers specifically mention using it for meal prep and portion control. The Bluetooth app integration adds a layer of convenience for macro tracking. The compact size means you can keep it on the counter permanently without it being in the way, which helps build the habit of weighing consistently — that's really the key to using a food scale for weight management.

For everyday cooking, place the HOTO scale on your counter, set your bowl on top, and tare to zero. Add ingredients one at a time, taring between each addition. The four-unit switching is handy when you're following recipes from different sources — European recipes in grams, American recipes in ounces. The 0.1g precision is overkill for most cooking but becomes genuinely useful for baking, where small differences matter. Reviewers confirm the surface is easy to wipe clean after spills, which is a practical plus in a busy kitchen.