Withings Smart Blood Pressure Monitor

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4.0 out of 5 stars

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Setup and use was easy, no i5 connection

    • Written by from Calgary

    Easy to set up, probably one of the few that has been 'plug 'n play'. Had to download the app and then it was up and running after a few simple inputs. Easy to use, instructions in the app and the booklet that came with BP monitor were clear and they give you lots of little tips by email later on. Is there a downside? Yes - I have an iPhone 5 and so had to buy a crossover to plug the old big plug into the new small receptacle.
    I haven't confirmed the readings with my Dr. yet but that's my plan in a few weeks. But I'll still get a trend over the next few weeks which is one of the key measurements I'm looking for.
    Recommended: Yes if you are interested in your BP.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Small arms only

    • Written by from Tecumseh

    It is only for 9 to 17 inch arms. Bigger arms will generate high and erroneous readings. No customer service number to call in Owner's manual. It is being returned :( anyone konw of a BP monitor that is WIFI capable with a large cuff?

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    A nice tool to monitor health & fitness

    • Written by from Waterloo

    I've used this product for over six months and it has worked flawlessly. I use it with the Withings iPad app which has a sleek and simple user interface that visualizes my historical blood pressure measurements.

    I paired the blood pressure monitor with the Withings body scale. The iPad app has allowed me to see a correlation between weight reduction (and exercise) and improved blood pressure readings.

    Overall this product is a nice tool to help with an overall health & fitness plan.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Close but no cigar

    • Written by from Calgary

    The unit itself seems good enough... But the unit is kinda useless without the software. I bought my unit shortly after Christmas 2012. On the 30th the software kept crashing. This rather embarrassing "bug" was documented on the WiThing website. A bug? Really strange "bug" if you ask me... More likely an Easter egg from a disgruntled programmer. TRY SOME QA (Quality Assurance) -sheesh. Now, the app is saying I need to gain 62kg... Another "bug"....

    Hardware is just more junk without the software. grrrrr. Idiots

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Addition to My Health Plan

    • Written by from oklahoma city

    I would have never believed that I would enjoy a blood pressure monitor, but this model by Withings has changed my mind. Every morning and evening, I check my BP and it stores all of my scans. The charts are easily accessible and easy to read. The product should really be showcased on a stand at the Apple store so that the quality can be viewed first hand. From the images on the Internet, the cuff seemed small and low grade, but after I opened the box, I was pleased to see that it was solid and was built to go a long ways.

    Two things I would recommend to keep in mind ...
    1. The only email setting is for the original user that is set up.
    2. The original 30 pin connection doesn't work in the new iPhones, iPads, and iPods. I haven't tested an adapter yet.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Well made, functions sometimes...

    • Written by from Arvada

    I had one of these BP cuffs and sent it back. It's made extremely well and the iPhone and iPad app is great;however, the sensor in the cuff is very difficult to place in the exact position even after watching the video and reading the documentation. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't, even if I had it on my arm and didn't touch it.. When it worked it worked perfectly and accurately, just couldn't get the thing put on my arm correctly 100%. Hope this helps someone else. .

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Withings Blood Pressure Monitor

    • Written by from Hong Kong

    useful portability but way too pricey for what it offers compared to competition. Now if it had WiFi capabilities like Withings weighing scale .....

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Inaccurate

    • Written by from Houston

    I purchased this device 2 weeks ago, my wife & I use it on our indivual iPad. Loved it until she took it to the doctor with her & they testedi it. Was told it was not accurate, numbers were too high. Proved it to her by taking pressure with there equipment. It took the trust out of the device, at least until i see an update come out that states "More Accurate than last update".

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works surprisingly well

    • Written by from Airdrie

    We purchased this product a month ago and used it almost daily. That's me and my wife on our own individual iPads. When my wife went for a doctor's appointment, he was very pleased to see a month's worth of blood pressure history. He took measurement of her blood pressure himself and it was dead-on with what Withings measures. We're a month later and it's still running on the same batteries.

    We do not regret this purchase.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice design, but too many errors

    • Written by from Carmichael

    Beautiful design, but finicky operation. Too many errors stating to refit the cuff and try again, even though I had followed the instructions carefully. Readings were inconsistent with other BP cuffs.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Health tools for iProduct

    • Written by from Columbus

    Easy to use , comfortable & keeps track for me.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Stupid cord length

    • Written by from New Westminster

    This product is hardly usable as the cord length is about a foot. How are you supposed to let your i-device rest and not hold if you are taking your blood pressure at the same time?

    Cord needs to be at least 2 to 3 feet long so you can rest the i-device and sit down at a table at the same time.

    Very poor design.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    An expensive novelty! A great paper weight!

    • Written by from Indianapolis

    This device can measure and track normal readings. It cannot detect anything out of the ordinary. It records high readings as normal. So, you never know when you are experiencing something that requires further medical attention. If you have heart problems, stay away from this device; it could cost you your life or result in a stroke. I went into atrial fibrillation with an irregular heart rate of 110. The Withings device registered 48. Fortunately, I have another device that is more accurate in its readings. I kept comparing readings to my disappointment with the Withings. I now use it as a paper weight. With my medical condition I can't afford to trust it.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    The iPad app is very non-intuitive

    • Written by from Pensacola

    I love the monitor itself and the large cuff. Taking the blood pressure reading is easy and the app provides a great interface for each BP session; HOWEVER, the app is not very intuitive when it comes to viewing your BP history (especially the graph) or manually adding your daily weight (in case you don't feel like spending a small fortune for a bluetooth Withings scale. It's as if Withings designed the app with virtually no consideration for those who want to make manual entries. And I wish that I could "turn off" the entire weight tracking system, so that I could focus on BP only.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great BPM

    • Written by from Edmonton

    Created a Withings account through their IOS app. Account data is sync'd to their server and can be accessed via any IOS device. Great interface via the iPhone or iPad. Blood pressure cuff can be use on adults and children without too much issue. Had to run the test 2x on the kids arms to get a reading, which could have been just a cuff alignment issue. Would definitely recommend this BPM to everyone with an IOS device.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

    • Written by from GRAND ISLAND

    I purchased the BP cuff 2 weeks ago and it has worked flawlessly. I take my BP twice a day while the MD is trying to regulate my hypertension. The Withings BP Cuff and app easily work with my iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. I take my BP with one of them and I can take anyone of them to my doctor and all of the readings are there, I can even E-Mail the stats to him.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

    • Written by from Brooklyn

    Great product and easy to use.

    21 of 27 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    So much better than iHealth

    • Written by from Elkhart

    I had numerous problems with the poorly designed iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor (the rival device to this one). However, I switched and this one works perfectly.

    Only with they had some charts indicating what are good/bad blood pressure levels. Also, some explanations of what everything means. That is the only good thing from iHealth that I liked more than the Withings BPM.

    The thing I liked the most was the fact that the deviced would prompt my iPod to download the application needed to run the device.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love it

    • Written by from SAINT-LAURENT

    Like the Withings scale, good build quality and easy to use.

    28 of 31 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use!

    • Written by from Putnam Valley

    I take my pressure everyday and I find Withings BPM easy to use with my iphone and I pad. It has the ability to send the results to your doctor via email. Just a recommendation, make the next model wireless and it would be perfect!

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