Staying hydrated is crucial for maintaining good health, but it can be a challenge to drink enough water daily. The Hidrate Spark STEEL Smart Water Bottle is a game-changer in this aspect. This bottle tracks your water intake and reminds you to drink more via Bluetooth on a free app. It’s made of BPA-free, vacuum-insulated stainless steel, which keeps your drinks cold for up to 24 hours. Additionally, it’s customizable with options for size, color, and lid style, and has a top-rack dishwasher-safe plastic lid.
Whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, or someone looking to improve overall health, the Hidrate Spark STEEL Smart Water Bottle is a must-have accessory. Its sleek design, customizable features, and innovative tracking technology make staying hydrated easy and convenient.
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AH –
The media could not be loaded. I first discovered the Hidrate water bottles when they launched their bottle that just glowed green. I had been searching for a ‘smart bottle’ for a few months and wanted to take the time to make sure it had everything I wanted before I spent the money. Fast forward a few months and I come back to look at it again and I find the Spark Steel! I am so glad I waited, and to be honest, I couldn’t really find any other brands that offered a smart bottle like this- very unique.I am terrible at keeping track of things like the time I spend exercising and what I eat/drink throughout the day and I had noticed that I had some days where I just didn’t feel well, seemingly by no fault of my own. Lo and behold, after using this bottle for a few weeks, I’ve learned that the days that I don’t quite hit my 80oz mark leave me feeling less-than the next day while I try to get rehydrated. It’s helped me develop a schedule and I now have an idea of how much water and by what time I need to drink it to complete my goal. You can choose to have the bottle flash only when you’re behind or just remind you in general, up to 10 times a day. (Wish that could be increased because sometimes I walk away from my bottle on my desk and miss the alert- first world problems) I love that you have the choice to make it flash even when you’re ahead because I helps me STAY ahead of my target and reminds me when I haven’t thought about drinking for a few hours. You can also set your ‘Wake up’ and ‘Bed Time’ so the bottle won’t flash at times of the morning/night where you do not want to be bothered by the light.The manual entry on it is easy but a little confusing- they have a few pre-programmed volumes (8, 12, 17) but if you drag the ‘water line’ (see pic) up and down, you can customize the amount. It took me a few days to figure out so I wanted to mention it.The glow settings on it are not plentiful- only six pre-loaded ones- but if you care (I didn’t), you can spend a few bucks to download their glow-customizing app. I was most excited about the rainbow setting that comes automatically so I just stick to that and have not bothered with the customizer.The app is simple and gives you a read of the battery’s power level so I can plan ahead when I know it’s gonna be a charge night. It does take upwards of two hours to give a dead battery a full charge, but it lasts about a week for me.I had tried looking into Fitbit’s ‘Q&A’ to see if their were any bottles on the market that could be integrated with the app but I couldn’t really find any information. I WAS SO EXCITED when the bottle arrived and the side of the box said “WORKS WITH FITBIT!!!” I probably could have read a little more on the Hidrate website and discovered that ahead of time but it was a nice little surprise! Connecting the apps was extremely simple and after the Fitbit app did a push (~30min later, don’t freak out if it’s not working right away. Bless fitbit’s heart but they need a lot of upgrades where communication between integrated clock faces and apps are concerned) from its servers, the water count in the fitbit app started to update itself automatically. And, AND!! Based on your exercise and other metrics that my Fitbit Sense keeps track of, it can up or lower your recommended ‘Hidrate goal’ for the day. There was one day where I drank over 100oz of water and so it dropped me by about 15oz the next day because I didn’t need as much hydration. Alternatively, on days where I had workouts longer than an hour (I stay in peak heart rate to the best of my ability, too) it will bump me up a little to compensate for all the sweating. Make sure you open both your fitbit & Hidrate app and sync it at least once a day to make sure everyone is accurately swapping information.Overall, fantastic product and well-worth the price. It’s accurate and fun and I never have to wonder if I’m dehydrated again. Hoping that one day they’ll launch a larger size (perhaps around 50oz?) but if volume is the only downside, are there really any downsides? Do it. Put it in your cart and purchase it.
Matthew Smith –
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using the bottle and have had mine for 8 months or so. I gave it 4 stars, but wish I could give it 4.5 instead. There are some quirks you have to be aware of. Nonetheless, I would absolutely buy it again.Pros:- Bottle is accurate (if you’re using it correctly)- Insulation is good. Water stays cold.Cons:- Because the bottle measures volume by weight, it cannot sense that you’ve consumed liquid until you set the bottle down on a flat surface. This is actually a pretty smart way to go about it, but it’s easy to accidentally cause the sensor in the bottle to under or over measure the volume (see tips 1 and 2 for how to avoid this)- Syncing is sometimes an issue. There are times when the bottle takes a long time to sync with the app or doesn’t sync at all until I restart the app or restart my phone- It’s next to impossible to find replacements for the charger online, and when I checked Hidrate’s website, they did not have it in stock. Without the charger, you’ve spent a lot of money on just another water bottle.- The sensor puck will sometimes fall out if it is even a little bit loose. Picking it up, setting it down, vibrations, etc. If it’s not locked in all the way, eventually it will fall out.Tip 1: Never set the bottle down on a table unless the lid is on. When you fill the bottle and set it on the counter, the sensor assumes that the cap is on and calculates the volume of water accordingly. If you haven’t attached the cap, this will lead to it under-measuring the amount of water you put into it.Tip 2: Never drink from the bottle without setting it down. Normally this isn’t a problem, since most people would naturally set the bottle down after taking a sip. But this is most important when you are getting ready to refill the bottle. When you take your final sip from the bottle, don’t immediately fill it. Set the bottle down for about five seconds to let the sensor register that the bottle is empty. The same goes for immediately after filling the bottle. After refilling the bottle, never drink from it before setting it down. When the sensor lights up, you’re good to go.Tip 3: Have a routine for charging the sensor. You don’t need to charge it every day, since the charge lasts for about a week, but it’s a pretty big disappointment when you forget. I charge mine every night just to be sure.
Carol A. Benedict –
I bought these because I’m terrible with drinking enough water daily. I thought it was a little gimmicky but decided to try it anyhow based on the reviews. I’m pleased to say that I’ve been on track and meeting my goals for over a month now. The bottles are fairly durable as well. I’ve definitely dropped it and still works fine.
Carol A. Benedict –
I’ve been drinking WAY more water since getting this. It’s expensive for a water bottle but very effective.
Jake Watts –
Love everything about this product easy to use and setup . Really motives you to drink water
Shellifish7295 –
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using the bottle and have had mine for 8 months or so. I gave it 4 stars, but wish I could give it 4.5 instead. There are some quirks you have to be aware of. Nonetheless, I would absolutely buy it again.Pros:- Bottle is accurate (if you’re using it correctly)- Insulation is good. Water stays cold.Cons:- Because the bottle measures volume by weight, it cannot sense that you’ve consumed liquid until you set the bottle down on a flat surface. This is actually a pretty smart way to go about it, but it’s easy to accidentally cause the sensor in the bottle to under or over measure the volume (see tips 1 and 2 for how to avoid this)- Syncing is sometimes an issue. There are times when the bottle takes a long time to sync with the app or doesn’t sync at all until I restart the app or restart my phone- It’s next to impossible to find replacements for the charger online, and when I checked Hidrate’s website, they did not have it in stock. Without the charger, you’ve spent a lot of money on just another water bottle.- The sensor puck will sometimes fall out if it is even a little bit loose. Picking it up, setting it down, vibrations, etc. If it’s not locked in all the way, eventually it will fall out.Tip 1: Never set the bottle down on a table unless the lid is on. When you fill the bottle and set it on the counter, the sensor assumes that the cap is on and calculates the volume of water accordingly. If you haven’t attached the cap, this will lead to it under-measuring the amount of water you put into it.Tip 2: Never drink from the bottle without setting it down. Normally this isn’t a problem, since most people would naturally set the bottle down after taking a sip. But this is most important when you are getting ready to refill the bottle. When you take your final sip from the bottle, don’t immediately fill it. Set the bottle down for about five seconds to let the sensor register that the bottle is empty. The same goes for immediately after filling the bottle. After refilling the bottle, never drink from it before setting it down. When the sensor lights up, you’re good to go.Tip 3: Have a routine for charging the sensor. You don’t need to charge it every day, since the charge lasts for about a week, but it’s a pretty big disappointment when you forget. I charge mine every night just to be sure.
AH –
This is my third hydrate spark bottle, but first of this generation with the changeable colors and straw lid. I drink a lot more water with these bottles but all the other generations I had did not have the straw lid. The straw helps me drink so much more water. I also like that I can put cold water in this and it won’t sweat and it will keep it cold.The only downfall is that the carrying loop that comes on the lid is very small. Only a finger fits through it. I have a toddler and most of the time don’t have a finger free. I found a strap on Amazon that I can attach to the diaper bag or my lunch box or put around my wrist.
Jake Watts –
Making it more fun to track your water intake as well as the benefit of having it synched directly to Apple Health, makes this bottle a “steel” 🙂 . But it truly works, it has been drinking my water every day and that’s good for me. Quality, fit and finish is top notch.
Carl Montgomery –
Water bottle is okay, I like that it tracks your water intake and logs it every time you take a sip on the app and I like that it notifies you if you aren’t drinking enough. It has definitely increased my water consumption since purchasing.I was very disappointed that the description suggests it links with Garmin but it doesn’t actually transfer the data across to the Garmin App, I think the product images and description are quite misleading it only links with one version of the Garmin watch which isn’t clear from the description.I purchased the brushed steel colour and having received it on Wednesday (less than a week ago) I am a bit disappointed that the bottle is already scratched from being put in a cup holder in the car, images included. The bottle fit in the holder nicely but it has marked it quite significantly which is disappointing given the price, I’ve never had this issue before with bottles made of the same material.Im also not impressed with the battery life. I was led to believe 10-14 days battery, I have it set to only flash if I am below my target and maximum 8 times per day and I’ve had it 6 days and it’s below 50% charged having been charged to full power before I started using it so I don’t think it will last 14 days.I think the biggest thing for me is the lack of compatibility with Garmin, that was my main reason for buying this brand so hopefully in the near future this integration will be improved.I’m on the fence with my review as it does log the water well and it has increased my water consumption but I think if I knew what I do now I probably wouldn’t have purchased it given the price and lack of compatibility.Also worth noting there is an additional cost to pay if you want to be able to fully customise the colour options which seems a bit ridiculous given the price.
Shellifish7295 –
Easy to use easy to track
AH –
I first discovered the Hidrate water bottles when they launched their bottle that just glowed green. I had been searching for a ‘smart bottle’ for a few months and wanted to take the time to make sure it had everything I wanted before I spent the money. Fast forward a few months and I come back to look at it again and I find the Spark Steel! I am so glad I waited, and to be honest, I couldn’t really find any other brands that offered a smart bottle like this- very unique.I am terrible at keeping track of things like the time I spend exercising and what I eat/drink throughout the day and I had noticed that I had some days where I just didn’t feel well, seemingly by no fault of my own. Lo and behold, after using this bottle for a few weeks, I’ve learned that the days that I don’t quite hit my 80oz mark leave me feeling less-than the next day while I try to get rehydrated. It’s helped me develop a schedule and I now have an idea of how much water and by what time I need to drink it to complete my goal. You can choose to have the bottle flash only when you’re behind or just remind you in general, up to 10 times a day. (Wish that could be increased because sometimes I walk away from my bottle on my desk and miss the alert- first world problems) I love that you have the choice to make it flash even when you’re ahead because I helps me STAY ahead of my target and reminds me when I haven’t thought about drinking for a few hours. You can also set your ‘Wake up’ and ‘Bed Time’ so the bottle won’t flash at times of the morning/night where you do not want to be bothered by the light.The manual entry on it is easy but a little confusing- they have a few pre-programmed volumes (8, 12, 17) but if you drag the ‘water line’ (see pic) up and down, you can customize the amount. It took me a few days to figure out so I wanted to mention it.The glow settings on it are not plentiful- only six pre-loaded ones- but if you care (I didn’t), you can spend a few bucks to download their glow-customizing app. I was most excited about the rainbow setting that comes automatically so I just stick to that and have not bothered with the customizer.The app is simple and gives you a read of the battery’s power level so I can plan ahead when I know it’s gonna be a charge night. It does take upwards of two hours to give a dead battery a full charge, but it lasts about a week for me.I had tried looking into Fitbit’s ‘Q&A’ to see if their were any bottles on the market that could be integrated with the app but I couldn’t really find any information. I WAS SO EXCITED when the bottle arrived and the side of the box said “WORKS WITH FITBIT!!!” I probably could have read a little more on the Hidrate website and discovered that ahead of time but it was a nice little surprise! Connecting the apps was extremely simple and after the Fitbit app did a push (~30min later, don’t freak out if it’s not working right away. Bless fitbit’s heart but they need a lot of upgrades where communication between integrated clock faces and apps are concerned) from its servers, the water count in the fitbit app started to update itself automatically. And, AND!! Based on your exercise and other metrics that my Fitbit Sense keeps track of, it can up or lower your recommended ‘Hidrate goal’ for the day. There was one day where I drank over 100oz of water and so it dropped me by about 15oz the next day because I didn’t need as much hydration. Alternatively, on days where I had workouts longer than an hour (I stay in peak heart rate to the best of my ability, too) it will bump me up a little to compensate for all the sweating. Make sure you open both your fitbit & Hidrate app and sync it at least once a day to make sure everyone is accurately swapping information.Overall, fantastic product and well-worth the price. It’s accurate and fun and I never have to wonder if I’m dehydrated again. Hoping that one day they’ll launch a larger size (perhaps around 50oz?) but if volume is the only downside, are there really any downsides? Do it. Put it in your cart and purchase it.
Sarah M. –
This is my third hydrate spark bottle, but first of this generation with the changeable colors and straw lid. I drink a lot more water with these bottles but all the other generations I had did not have the straw lid. The straw helps me drink so much more water. I also like that I can put cold water in this and it won’t sweat and it will keep it cold.The only downfall is that the carrying loop that comes on the lid is very small. Only a finger fits through it. I have a toddler and most of the time don’t have a finger free. I found a strap on Amazon that I can attach to the diaper bag or my lunch box or put around my wrist.
Sherona Smith –
Definitely made for special people that need to drink more. For me it was a waste of money
Shellifish7295 –
This has helped me actually keep track of my fluid intake, the light has actually reminded me more then a couple times now that I haven’t had anything to drink in awhile. If you have ADHD it’s perfect
Shellifish7295 –
I need to drink more water. When working, I get so caught up in what I’m doing, I forget to drink. Since I’ve had the bottle (2 weeks), I’ve hit my goal every day except one. I like the colors and the little reminders on my phone (“don’t be a raisin – be a grape! Time for a sip!” really help.
AH –
The main reason I got this was to keep track of my real time water intake, and it does that very well! The only real issue I have is being spoiled by various tumbler brands that keep ice for 24+ hours, this does ok but not nearly as insulated as I’m used to, which has made me a cold water snob. I was really hoping for that level of insulation since I would hopefully be using this while outdoors, hiking, walking, ect..