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Best iOS Blood Pressure Monitor?
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Omron 10 Series Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor with Cuff that fits Standard and Large Arms (BP786N) with Bluetooth Smart Connectivity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KW4PO82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ttPLybGYGZPW9
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I use the same one.
Also, if you have an FSA plan with your employer, you can use FSA funds to pay for it. No prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity required.
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Thanks! I was trying to decide if I should go Withings (as I already have the scale), but Omron looks to be the winner. Anyone have experience with the Withings and willing to compare?
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I used Consumer Reports as a guide for blood pressure monitors. The Omron 786N was their top-rated with a score of 84. The Withings was next-to-last with a score of 50.
Amazon seems to agree. The crowd gives 4.3 stars to the Omron, and 3.7 stars to the Withings.
The Omron is also only 2/3 the price of the Withings.
Amazon seems to agree. The crowd gives 4.3 stars to the Omron, and 3.7 stars to the Withings.
The Omron is also only 2/3 the price of the Withings.
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Considered any of the others like the Qardio, for example?
I've only tried the Withings. I also already had the scale and didn't want to deal with yet another app despite the many very positive reviews for the Omron 10. Haven't had any of the problems mentioned in some of the reviews on Amazon. However, I have yet to compare the Withings to the doctor's readings.
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This looks very interesting. I have seen that ECG/EKG device. Looks promising. I guess I should pick one up and see which one works better.
I use QardioArm. I got it after a friend recommended it to me… I have been using it for some time now and it works great on my iPhone 7. My doctor was impressed with it’s accuracy. I strongly recommend it!
I use it daily, they added a feature to send your Blood pressure data directly to my doctor, it's the app feature I use the most. I like it because it weighs nothing and is easy to bring with you.
I still need to test the Qardiocore, from the pictures it looks cool, waiting for more reviews before purchasing it.
I just purchased the Qardio BP monitor on Amazon last week and so far I really like it. It's light, seems very accurate, and is easy to use and store (folds up very small). It syncs with the Apple Health app, which is great. My only complaint so far is with the Qardio Apple Watch app. It seems pretty useless. In order to initiate a blood pressure reading from the Watch, you must open the app on your iPhone (and the Qardio app must be visible on your iPhone screen; it can't just be open in the background). If I'm going to do that, I might as well just use the iPhone app. Unless I'm missing something, there is no way to use only the Apple Watch app to conduct a BP reading, without having the iPhone involved.
I hope one day they are able to fix this so I can conduct a blood pressure test using the Apple Watch, without having to first open the Qardio iPhone app.
I hope one day they are able to fix this so I can conduct a blood pressure test using the Apple Watch, without having to first open the Qardio iPhone app.
I use the Qardio as well and really like it. Bought it at fsastore.com and you can use your FSA debit card if your health plan offers one and you elected to set aside pre-tax earnings.