Recommendation for Blood Pressure monitor (preferably Apple Health intergration)

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#299309 27-Aug-2022 22:16

I've decided I need to keep an eye on my blood pressure for a while, but am running into troubles finding a decent blood pressure monitor that is apple health integrated.

I saw that the Withings seems to be top of the list a lot of places, but then I've seen quite a bit of feedback to say that it can be quite inaccurate (by 10+ points in some cases!).

Does anyone have any recommendations for a smart/connected blood pressure monitor? Or, if not, even one that isn't smart (but still digital).

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#2960337 27-Aug-2022 23:24

Not apple unfortunately but the Huawei D watch is excellent

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#2960339 27-Aug-2022 23:51

psychrn:

Not apple unfortunately but the Huawei D watch is excellent

Thanks but specifically only need a blood pressure monitor, as I have an apple watch already which I'm not looking to give up!

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#2960341 28-Aug-2022 01:21

Aaroona:
psychrn:

Not apple unfortunately but the Huawei D watch is excellent

Thanks but specifically only need a blood pressure monitor, as I have an apple watch already which I'm not looking to give up!

I did a google search and came accross this from Noel Leeming.
Beurer BT wrist BP monitor. Link to your smart phone. It doesnt mention apple of android. Cheap at $114 may be worth a look at ??

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#2960349 28-Aug-2022 07:32

I have had a Withings BP monitor for perhaps 10 years now. It has been excellent. It connects tp my iPhone via lightning connector and the Withings app. Also use the Withings WiFI Body scales.

I think the newer versions BP monitor connect wirelessly.

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#2960361 28-Aug-2022 09:06

morrisk:
I have had a Withings BP monitor for perhaps 10 years now. It has been excellent. It connects tp my iPhone via lightning connector and the Withings app. Also use the Withings WiFI Body scales.

I think the newer versions BP monitor connect wirelessly.

Interesting. How is the accuracy? I’ve seen quite a few complaints about it being off.
That was what I was looking at first.

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#2960371 28-Aug-2022 09:52

There is no way that I have of checking the accuracy as I do not have any other automatic BP monitor. I do have a manual sphygmomanometer and when in the early years of having the monitor I checked it against that it was consistent but of course the use of a sphygmomanometer requires the use of a stethoscope and the subjective interpretation of sounds.

I have been using the monitor for both myself and my partner and the readings have always been plausible and I assume accurate. It has certainly allowed the tracking of BP over time and in combination with the app has provided a useful record over the 10 years - I just checked and my first recorded reading was in Sept. 2011.

It is usually the trend that is important rather than absolute accuracy as I see it. So if your monitor is consistently only a little different from whatever the actual BP is (however you get that beyond some laboratory situation) then that is OK.

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#2960426 28-Aug-2022 11:04

I have a Withings BP monitor and it consistently matched what I got from my GP.

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#2960549 28-Aug-2022 19:36

I caved and bought the Withings Connect BPM. I will take it in with me to the doctor next time and just compare... I've done a couple of readings today and they have had a few fluctuations... But I will keep an eye over it for the next few weeks and see what trend forms.

Thanks for the replies!

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#3029552 30-Jan-2023 13:12

I’m looking at getting a BPM, and the lead contenter is also the Worthings Connect BPM. As noted above, I also have read a few reports of mid-level accuracy with this model - @Aaroona, how have you found it, and did you manage to do a comparison with a professional model at your doctor’s? How about others here who own one? Also, the best price I’ve found over the last couple of months is from Heathcotes at $198 - is that about as good as I can expect?

Are there any other similar models that I should look at? Must-haves are a link to a phone via a decent app (would accept BT if not WiFi), and supporting a minimum of three users (most seem to be limited to two). Preferences are for rechargeable and a single-piece design (as opposed to a separate sleeve), but these are negotiable.

I have come across some Omron models that are similar to the Withings but use BT and are non-rechargeable (eg this one). Has anyone experience with this brand/type?

Thanks for any advice.

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#3029604 30-Jan-2023 13:36

I have the omron 7361T for its capability to detect AFIB.Works OK, no accuracy test yet, Bluetooth data to iphone works OK.

Not rechargeable so got the mains adapter. I am usually at the desk so will not be inconvenient for power. That said, the first set of batteries have yet to run out. Started on Jan 11th. I don't use Apple health but got prompts to add it which I declined.

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#3029759 30-Jan-2023 19:18

@jonathan18 I have a Withings BPM Connect and it seems consistent in matching readings I got at my GP.

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