Withings U-Scan now available in the US and Europe

A smart urine testing device that sits inside your toilet bowl is now officially available to buy. Withings has rolled out its U-Scan health tracker across both the United States and Europe.

This comes after months of regulatory steps and limited availability. The device was originally announced in 2023, then approved for wireless use in the US earlier this year, but commercial sales have taken a while to get going. That changes now. U-Scan is up for purchase directly from Withings in both regions, marking the start of what could become a new category in consumer health technology.

What the U-Scan actually does

The product sits just inside the front rim of your toilet. Once installed, you don’t need to do anything special. It identifies who is urinating using radar-based detection, initiates a chemical analysis, and sends the data to the Health Mate app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Results are private and can be reviewed in-app, with breakdowns of hydration levels, vitamin C, pH, ketones, and more.

The U-Scan system is built around a main reader unit and swappable cartridges. There are two cartridges available at launch: Nutrio and Calci. Nutrio handles general wellness metrics like hydration and nutritional markers. Calci is more focused, looking at calcium levels that may contribute to kidney stones. Each cartridge lasts roughly three months and offers 22 tests.

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This system was designed to be as hands-off as possible. The reader cleans itself with every flush and is made to blend in with daily bathroom routines. You don’t need to remember to use it. You just go about your day and check your app when needed.

Pricing and options

There are two starter bundles available depending on how much data you want. The Proactive version goes for $379.95 and includes one cartridge. The Intensive version comes with two cartridges and costs $449.96. Replacement cartridges are available at $99.95 for one or $179.96 for two, and there’s an option to subscribe to regular deliveries through Withings Plus.

While the core system is now available, the company is still holding back one piece of the puzzle. The long-promised Cycle Sync cartridge, which is designed for menstrual cycle and hormone tracking, has not launched yet. Withings says it still plans to bring that one to market, but hasn’t shared a timeline.

Quiet release, but big implications

The arrival of U-Scan in both the US and Europe doesn’t come with much fanfare, but it represents a significant step forward for connected health products. Instead of relying on wearables or manual logging, this system captures data automatically, behind the scenes. That could open the door to more continuous biomarker tracking in the future, especially as the cartridge system expands.

There’s still room for improvement. Limited cartridge options, price point, and questions around long-term adoption could slow things down. But as it stands, U-Scan is now more than just an idea. It’s on sale, shipping, and doing real-world testing from the toilet bowl up.

You can check for availability in your region on the Withings website.

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