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The best blood pressure monitors for at-home use
The best blood pressure monitors for at-home use
For taking your blood pressure at home, try one of these devices that meet the American Heart Association's standards.
Beurer BM 47 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
An illuminated start/stop button and extra-large digital display makes this fully automatic blood pressure monitor super easy to use. It saves an average of your morning and evening readings for seven days and classifies your risk using a colored LED scale. The Beurer BM 47 can even detect .
iHealth Ease
Slip on the adjustable cuff, place your smartphone in the dock and fire up the iHealth MyVitals mobile app (iOS and Android). The iHealth Ease can measure and store an unlimited number of readings from an unlimited number of users and detect .
A&D Medical Premium Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
Pressing one button is all it takes to start a reading -- the digital blood pressure display automatically averages multiple measurements. Up to four people can use one device; it will store 60 readings for each person, though you can also download the A&D Connect companion health app to electronically log and track your pressure level and measurements.
Panasonic EW3109W Portable Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
This simple and slim blood pressure machine does the basics: measures your blood pressure and immediately alerts you if you're experiencing hypertension. Save up to 90 readings directly on the device; a large LCD screen makes it easy to read your blood pressure and your heart rate simultaneously.
iHealth Feel Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor
Available in two cuff sizes, the iHealth Feel can take 80 measurements on a single charge and track and store up to 200 readings. Instead of featuring a digital monitor on the device, iHealth outsources all data to the iHealth MyVitals Android and iOS apps where you can take notes and record your mood and activity with each measurement. The iHealth Feel also has the ability to detect irregular heartbeats.
QardioArm Blood Pressure Monitor
This is a BP monitor your whole family can use -- it pairs wirelessly with up to eight smartphones or tablets at any given time. It automatically averages three readings, monitoring and detecting irregular heartbeats, and stores all your measurements and notes in Qardio's HIPAA-compliant cloud. View and share your data on the Qardio App, where you can also set goals and reminders, or sync your data with Apple Health or S Health on Android devices.
iHealth Sense Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor
One reason wrist based monitors aren't more widely recommended is because of their propensity for user error and lack of accuracy. The FDA approved iHealth Sense device helps minimize this risk by detecting your arm position and suggesting tweaks on the accompanying smartphone app. Results and readings from the automatic wrist blood pressure device are stored in the iHealth Cloud where you can export your data or share it with your doctor for your next doctor's appointment.
