Hands up those of you who drink enough water every day. Now, are you sure? A Yahoo News/YouGov poll conducted in early 2024 indicated that 33 percent of US adults drink two glasses of water or less per day. The National Academy of Medicine recommends nine glasses a day for women and 13 for men as a baseline, but factors such as climate and exercise levels come into play.
If that’s more water than you expected, a smart water bottle can help you stay on track and the Hidrate Spark Pro 2 is a good option, both for yourself and as a gift for someone else. The 21 oz size is probably the right option for most people and the stainless steel build of this model insulates drinks to keep them cold for hours. A Bluetooth sensor puck on the bottom tracks water intake and the customizable LED glows when it's time to take a sip. Phone and smartwatch notifications provide friendly nudges as well.
There's the option to enter personal details into the Hidrate Spark app to get a daily hydration goal. The app also allows users to manually log other types of drinks they've had (though some are unfortunately locked behind a subscription). Meanwhile, Apple Health and Watch integration is a big plus for wellness-conscious users who are invested in the Apple ecosystem. Hidrate Spark also syncs with other iOS and Android fitness apps. — Kris Holt, Contributing Reporter