The product behind the archived article's ASIN is the Etekcity ESN00 Smart Nutrition Scale—not “Etecktiy.” It can weigh food and, when connected to the VeSync app, show nutrition information associated with a selected food entry. This guide explains those two functions and their limits using Etekcity's product page and manual. It is not a hands-on accuracy test or a weight-loss recommendation.
What the scale measures
Etekcity lists an 11 lb / 5 kg maximum capacity and display increments of 0.1 oz or 1 g. An increment is the display step, not a verified accuracy guarantee for every ingredient or load. Place the scale on a hard, dry, level surface, wait for zero, select a unit, and use tare to subtract a container's weight before adding food. The manual describes gram and ounce weight modes and water/milk volume modes; do not treat an arbitrary ingredient's milliliter reading as a direct measure of its nutrition.
Where the nutrition numbers come from
The scale does not chemically analyze a food. Etekcity says nutrition tracking uses the VeSync app and food records from Nutritionix, with an option to add custom entries. The manual says the scale must connect to the app to show nutrition information beyond weight or volume or to record food. Results depend on choosing an appropriate food entry and portion; a mismatched entry or recipe can make the calculated calories or macros misleading. Check the food label or recipe when a precise dietary record matters.
Cleaning and practical limits
The ESN00 is a household scale, not a commercial or medical device. Etekcity's manual says it is not waterproof: wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth, then dry it, rather than washing or immersing the unit. Do not exceed its rated capacity. The original article's unsupported “dishwasher-safe components” claim does not match those instructions.
Who might find it useful?
The ESN00 may help someone who wants measured ingredient portions and is willing to select and review food entries in VeSync. The scale and app are tools for recording information, not proof of improved eating habits, clinical nutrition accuracy, or weight-loss results. Confirm the current app features, food database coverage, and exact model before purchase; the old account-linked Amazon placements are not part of this guide.
Sources: Etekcity ESN00 product specifications; Etekcity ESN00 Series user manual (PDF).