My New Hydration Helper: Hidrate Spark 3

Isn't It Gorgeous?!

When Hidrate asked me if I'd like to test the Hidrate Spark 3 I said, YES!  

​They sent me this beautiful hot pink bottle. Now, I'm ready to see if I'm as good at hydrating as I think I am.

This bottle is for cold liquids. For me, that means lots of water and electrolytes.

My first impression? I love the soft grip exterior of this bottle. It feels luxurious.

I'll take Hot Pink! (Photo: This Old Runner)

What's In The Box?

The Hidrate Spark 3 bottle comes with a battery and finger loop. The main body arrives assembled. It has a removable lid, glow sensor stick, and base compartment where the battery goes. There's also an instruction booklet and a customer service contact card.

The bottle arrived safe and sound in minimal packaging. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

The small box contains the battery, instructions, finger loop, and contact card. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Step 1: Put in the Battery

Unscrew the bottom of the bottle. Read and follow the battery insertion directions. Be gentle when unscrewing and screwing the bottom on the bottle. You don't want to strip the screw.

​Be careful to match the positive and negative symbols on the battery to the bottom of the sensor insert.

Once the battery is in place, the sensor will glow. I'm not sure why, but it made me smile. That's your signal that it's okay to reassemble the bottle.

Step 2: Attach the Finger Loop 

Slip the finger loop under the metal pin on the back of the lid. Pull the cushioned part through loop and pull to tighten. You're ready use the finger loop to carry your bottle.

Slip the finger loop under the metal pin on the back of the lid. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Push the big end through the cord and pull to tighten. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

The finger loop is surprisingly secure and comfortable. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Step 3: Download the App

Yep, there's an app for that. If you have family members who love an app, but hate to be nagged about drinking more water — consider the Hidrate Spark 3. I'm eyeing a more masculine version (not hot pink) for a certain member of my family. 

There's something appealing about the bottle glowing as a reminder — maybe 'cause it isn't your spouse saying, "drink more water" ?

Find the app and download it onto your phone. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Welcome to the App! (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Fill in your details and the app suggests how much water you should drink each day. You can sync your Hidrate bottle with an activity app! (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Step 4: Connect and Configure the App 

The app connects your phone to your Hidrate Spark with Bluetooth. It's super easy.

The app takes you through setup with a series of screens: Create an account, sync to your bottle, adjust settings to match your preferences. It only took a few minutes.

Once your app is ready you'll calibrate the bottle and sensor by emptying and filling the bottle. Again, super easy directions and illustrations on screen.

The app guides you with directions and screens for setup, syncing, and calibration. You can sync more than one bottle. (Photos credit: This Old Runner)

Step 5: Take a Drink and Bask in the Glow

Set the bottle on a flat surface after you drink. This allows the sensor to read and record how much liquid you drank. The app tracks your progress throughout the day. Each time you drink, it adds your intake to the daily total.

Each time you refill your bottle it will glow with approval. How cool is that?

The app has a graph and chart so you can track your progress throughout the day, week, month. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

You can sync your app and bottle every couple of days if that works better for you. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

It's GLOWING! When you refill your bottle it glows with approval. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Enjoy the Reminders, and Drink Up!

If you slack on your fluids, you'll hear from the app! Expect a funny message to remind you it's time to hydrate.

Forget to hydrate and you'll receive a message from the Hidrate App. (Images: Google)

Look at All the Fun Hidrate Spark 3 Colors!

Hidrate Spark bottles are available in Black, Royal, Scuba, Storm, Sky Blue, Lilac, Berry, Coral or one of the newest colors shown below: Hot Pink and VOLT! (Photo credit: Hidrate Spark)

The newest colors are HOT PINK and VOLT YELLOW. Love these colors! (Photo credit: Hidrate Spark)

My Results After 12 Hours

I used my bottle from 9 am to 9 pm today. My day included a 4-miler and lots of desk time.

​So, it was pretty easy to remember to drink.

I'm pleased with my results. I drank 95 ounces of water, which exceeded my hydration goal of 82 oz. by 15%. 

I can't wait to see how I do for a whole week.

​I'll be back with more results and thoughts after I spend more time using the bottle. 

BOTTOM LINE:
Life is busy and distracting. We can all use a reminder to drink our water. There are real health benefits — physical, emotional, and mental — to being hydrated.

My results after 12 hours of use. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Get Your Hydration On With Hidrate Spark 3 Smart Bottle