Questions & Answers for Withings Smart Blood Pressure Monitor
29 Questions from the Community
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Does this work with macbook pro as well
- Asked by Carol B from Arab
- Apr 24, 2013
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Does withings blood pressure work with the ipad 3
- Asked by Thomas J. M from New Windsor
- Mar 30, 2013
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can two people share it and keep track of individual records?
- Asked by Robert D from Marshfield
- Jan 22, 2013
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How I connect my Ipod to Withings's balance so the measure appeared in the dashboard?
- Asked by Therese L from Gatineau
- Jan 11, 2013
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How low does it measure down to for low blood pressure sufferers
I have low bp and suffer from bouts of low bp and many machines don't go down low enough.
- Asked by Sharon L
- Jan 27, 2013
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use on right or left arm
I have a fistula in my left arm and therefore can only take BP on my right arm. A unit I recently bought gives confusing directions on how to use it on my right arm. No matter what I try, the readings are consistently higher than those in my regularly scheduled clinic visits. Is a manual available on line?
- Asked by Douglas J C from Kingston
- Mar 14, 2012
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I use mine on my right arm, too, since I suffer post stroke pain in my left arm.
The consistent high readings will be due to either different calibrations on the machines, or due to a consistent difference in the way you make the measurement. Various things like seating position can make a difference.
However, the objective for most people is just to reduce blood pressure as far as possible within reason. Although there are published guidelines, suggesting that "above 130/85" is mildly hypertensive, there's nothing magical about that figure.
If you can take account of the consistent difference, and focus on getting the pressure readings down over time, then it doesn't really matter if they're consistently higher with one machine rather than another. If the difference fluctuated wildly, then you might suspect that one machine wasn't working, but if the difference is consistent, then you can take that into account.- Answered by Ian E
- Mar 15, 2012
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Will this cuff work if you have a pacemaker?
- Asked by Nicole B from Davie
- May 15, 2012
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Will this work with an iPhone 5 and a lighting to 30pin adapter?
- Asked by Adrian W
- Sep 24, 2012
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Absolutely. This is precisely how I have been able to continue using the product, after upgrading to an iPhone 5 and iPad 4.
- Answered by Pam Gaines B from Apex
- Jan 22, 2013
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Will this device work with the "lightning" connector on the iPhone 5?
I know there are adaptors for the lightning connector, but Apple say that some existing 30-pin connector devices won't work with the Lightning connector.
Will this device work with the iPhone 5? I ask because I'm thinking of upgrading my phone. If the answer is no, then that'll make the upgrade that more expensive for me.- Asked by Ian E
- Sep 15, 2012
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You're right, it will require an adaptor. Only Apple make working adaptors. They have quite sophisticated circuitry inside, apparently including an authenticator. So they're hard to reproduce.
- Answered by Ian E
- Dec 3, 2012
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does the software take the average of three readings?
- Asked by Robert V from San Francisco
- Oct 12, 2011
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The average will be displayed at the end of the three measurement. If you go to your graph and zoom enough on the 3 measurements, you'll be able to see each reading separately. If you unzoom, it will appear as the average.
- Answered by Thomas V
- Oct 20, 2011
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Can i use this product with iMac
- Asked by Flemming H from Alexandria
- Oct 6, 2012
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There doesn't seem to be an app for this product for the iMac. I use it on my iPhone and my iPad as they do have apps
Keep checking in the app store. I'm sure it will show up soon.- Answered by Janet S from Orange City
- Oct 10, 2012
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Pump-up is painfully tight. Is there any way to lighten the pressure?
- Asked by Janet S from Orange City
- Jul 28, 2012
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No, the pressure has to be what it is, because it has to stop your circulation. You could try placing it slightly differently, but it's still going to get tight. It just might hurt less in a slightly different position.
I don't find it painful, but it is a little uncomfortable. I guess you just have to tell yourself that it's important, it's not harming you, and it's going to stop soon.- Answered by Ian E
- Sep 15, 2012
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DO I NEED INTERNET TO USE Smart Blood Pressure Monitor
- Asked by Sandy R from Houston
- Apr 4, 2012
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You don't need a connection to perform a measurement or store it. But you need a connection to create an account and synchronize your measurements to your Withings account.
- Answered by Thomas V
- May 14, 2012
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Can the cuff be used on the wrist? Or, must it be above the elbow?
Because of my weight normal blood pressure cuffs don't fit my arm. Have a wrist level device from Walgreens in the US, but am interested in this one. So was wondering whether it can be used on the wrist, or whether it has to be used on the upper arm.
- Asked by Peter P
- Nov 1, 2012
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will this work on kids with hypertension, can the cuff take a reading on small arms?
- Asked by Julia I from Fort St John
- Jul 26, 2011
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It is made for arm circumferences from 9 to 17"
- Answered by Thomas V
- Jul 27, 2011
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Is this product reimbursable from an FSA account.
- Asked by Thomas C B from Lexington
- Feb 15, 2012
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Technically, it should be. According to my FSA rep, BP monitors are on the reimbursement list. I just got mine, so the "order" hasn't been processed yet. I'll have to get back to you to tell you if they needed extra information. You may want to send the receipt anyway. The hardest part is buying it online using your FSA card if you can't find it at a store. There's a particular code that needs to go through for them to authorize it.
- Answered by Birnie W from Holyoke
- Mar 8, 2012
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what is the difference between the Withings and the ihealth?
- Asked by Carre C from Oyster Bay
- Jan 9, 2012
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Withings' has many partner apps in which you can retrieve your data along with others. It also is much more convenient to carry !
- Answered by Thomas V
- Jan 19, 2012
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Do you own a Withings Blood Pressure cuff? How snug is the cuff? If I wear it while on a treadmill will it come off?
- Asked by Scott M from Mission Viejo
- Aug 17, 2011
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The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor uses an oscillometric measurement method. It means that you have to stay still during the measurement
- Answered by Thomas V
- Oct 5, 2011
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Cuff Size - will it work on a larger arm ? And is it approved or recommended by any Consultant Cardiologists?
- Asked by Philip T from Battersea
- Aug 9, 2011
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It works for arm circumferences from 9 to 17 in. It is approved by the FDA (clinical tests) and passed the ESH (European Society of Hypertension) protocol.
- Answered by Thomas V
- Aug 23, 2011
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