if there is a weight on it for 10 minutes would the scale be active for 10 minutes, or does it turn off after a fixed time period.
1854294
No, it turns off after few seconds.. You will have to take the weight off of the scale and weigh again in order to check the weight again.
1854295
I have not put a weight (me) on it for more than 30 seconds or so. I don't know what would happen if a weight remained on the scale for 10 minutes.
1227598
Display stays on for about 30 seconds after you step off. If you are moving around on the scale, you won't get accurate results; the scale might even shut off with excessive movement.
1814295
No, but you can just press the button again and it will reweigh it. It stays on for about 15 seconds. If the weight is changing (if you are pouring the water onto the scale), yes, it will stay on. I was using it for candles and was adding and subtracting wax for about 30 seconds and it stayed on the whole time as the weight was changing. It will only stay static for about 15 seconds. I don't remember the exact amount of time, but it was not very long. It's a nice little machine. I would recommend it. I hope that answers your question.
2151084
You press the button and it goes to zero. If you are using another container other than the bowl that comes with it, after setting the container on the scale you press the button to zero and then the only thing weighed is the contents.
204846
I guess it has a battery. It began working right away. You have to tap it - let it display a zero then step on it. Very accurate scale - looks good too!
565569
I have had the scale for a while now and no battery issues. I don't use it every day.
2236494
It's more than a few seconds, I'm trying it now. With something on the scale being weighed it seems to stay on at least more than a minute. With the object removed it goes back to zero, but I don't watch it enough to see if it eventually shuts off. Not sure I want to watch this thing much longer to answer how long it stays on. If it helps, I have had this one year now and the original battery is going strong. It's an LED screen and takes little power even if on all the time, like an old digital watch. Good luck and best wishes.
1383114
I have the same problem. The only way to get around this that I know of, is to first step on the scale, wait for the reading. Then step off and wait for It to reset, or It says ready. Then step on again and It should be correct. For some reason It is off by 4 or 5 pounds, the first time you use It after auto shutoff. I wonder If the manufacturer knows this ?
1752550
No, it automatically turns on when you step on it to measure your weight and it turns off by itself in a few seconds after you step off of it. To use the BMI measurement, you must push a button first, then step on it.
265123
I have gotten much more than 2-3 minutes before auto shut off... Maybe 8-10 minutes? It stays on an exceptionally long time. Very helpful. This is an outstanding feature of this scale. Plus, if you require longer, you can use the included AC cord - I am not sure if it ever shuts off if it is plugged in. In either case, you don't have to worry that when you come back to it after doing something in the kitchen that you will have lost your readings. I use this scale every day, and am 100% happy with it.
335746
It does take a little time, but it seems to be dependent on stable weight distribution on the scale. It needs your weight to be still, not varying in where balances. Hope this makes sense.
1665462
I don't think so, but you can trick it by "tapping" it lightly with your finger if you are taking too long. Every time the weight changes a little the shut-off timer resets. Doing this only changes the weight momentarily, as the number should go back to what is was before the tap (if it is working properly).
1288562
After the scale finds your weight and you step off, the numbers hold for an approximate 10 (second) count. Plenty of time to read the result.
426198
when your standing on it, it displays then blinks once after a couple seconds. When you get off you have maybe 5 seconds or so before the weight disappears
1010745
What do you mean by shut off? How long the weight is displayed? It comes off seconds after you have taken the item off the scales
588867
The switch allows you to go change between basic and advanced mode. This will have the scale either lock the display when the weight stabilizes and turn off after 60 seconds of unuse (basic) or the display will not lock and will only turn off when turned off manually.
1678619
It shows current weight for about 10 seconds after use. Have not seen any indication of prior readings but then I have not really investigated that.