Wearable hydration trackers

This survey aims to understand expectations for a wearable hydration tracker (Estimated time: 2 minutes)

How often do you think about your hydration levels?

A

Daily

B

Occasionally

C

Only when I feel dehydrated

D

Rarely or never - but I desire to be more proactive

E

Rarely or never - I don't really care about hydration

How interested are you in your health?

A

Very interested — I actively track my health and wellness

B

Somewhat interested — I track some things but not everything

C

Not very interested — I focus on basic health, but don’t track much

D

Not interested — I don't track my health at all

Do you currently track your hydration?

A

Yes, with a wearable (e.g., smart ring, watch, patch, smart bottle)

B

Yes, manually (e.g., water intake log, app)

C

No, but I try to stay mindful

D

No, I don't really think about it

Do you like your current method of tracking hydration?

A

Yes, it works well for me

B

It's okay, but I think it could be better

C

No, it's inconvenient or inaccurate

D

I don't currently track my hydration but would like to

E

I don't currently track my hydration and not interested

What motivates you most to stay hydrated? (Select all that apply)

If a wearable could track your hydration throughout the day, how useful would that be?

A

Extremely useful

B

Somewhat useful

C

Not very useful

D

Not at all useful

What type of device would you prefer for tracking hydration?

A

Smart ring

B

Smart bracelet/band

C

Smartwatch add-on

D

Skin patch or adhesive

E

Clip on (e.g., glasses or clothing)

F

I'm not sure

What would you expect this hydration tracker to show you? (select all that apply)

How often would you want to see hydration updates?

A

Live, real-time tracking

B

Every few hours

C

Daily summary

D

Only when hydration is low

E

I wouldn't check much

If you had a hydration wearable, how would you use it? (select all that apply)

Would you be willing to manually measure or assess a part of your body (e.g., using a tool or method) to track your health or hydration?

A

Yes, I would be open to it

B

Maybe, depending on the process or tool

C

No, I prefer not to manually measure anything

D

I already do that

How much would you expect to pay for a hydration-tracking wearable?

A

Under £50 / $60

B

£50-100 / $60-120

C

£100-200 / $120-240

D

Over £200 / $240

E

I wouldn't by one

Would you be willing to pay for an app associated with the wearable for additional features (e.g., personalized hydration recommendations, data analysis, health insights)?

A

Yes, definitely

B

Maybe, if the features are worth it

C

No, I prefer a one-time purchase

D

No, I don't want to pay for extra features