BPM Connect - Blood Pressure Cuff, FDA Cleared, WiFi & Bluetooth

I compared my results on the Withings BP against a professional grade WelchAllyn ProBP 3400 series ($900) calibrated handheld blood pressure monitor. The cuff size makes a difference, I used a size 11 (25-34cm) cuff vs. the “one size fits most” built into the Withings BP. I connect the Withings to one arm and the WelchAllyn to my other arm careful to get the same height and arterial alignment. I ran 5 tests then swapped arms and tested 5 more times. Based on the WelchAllyn ProBP it looks like the Withings is the systolic readings were normally within 2pts of accurate but the diastolic readings were off by an average of 4-5 pts. Pulse was within a 1-3 beats. They WelchAllyn was much faster and more accurate because it utilizes the SureBP NIBP measurements that take the readings during cuff inflation vs the Withings that is measuring during deflation. The Hillrom FlexiPort Blood Pressure Cuff is more accurate because it is sized to my arm but it’s meant to be put on my a care giver and putting it on yourself is tricky, but with ability to quickly disconnect the cuff and swap to another cuff it is meant more for a hospital environment. The Withings cuff is easy to put on yourself but I don’t think it is as accurate, also the screen is facing out when you put it on correctly, poor designed choice for an at home blood pressure monitor. But it’s integration with the Withings App is excellent. Overall I’d give it 4.5 stars, with the only negatives being the screen facing outward when correctly placed, the accuracy being a bit off 2-3%, and the cuff tends to constrict more than it need to leading to a slower reading and a bit more painful than necessary. For the price and the App integration I’ll round 4.5 up to a 5 star rating. I also had the original Withings blood pressure cuff I bout 10+ years ago that ran on AAA batteries and this new rechargeable and WiFi version is an order of magnitude better. I even dig how small it rolls up, yeah it’s 5-stars.

I loved everything about this device, very cool, sleek, convenient, but today I realized it was telling me my BP was 20 points higher than it was at the Doctor's Office. I searched online and quickly found multiple people with the same problem, despite Withings boasting its accuracy in clinical trials etc. So I watched their little video and read their full directions, and it turns out the white electronic shell is supposed to go on the inside of your arm, and your palm is supposed to be face up. When I did this, my BP instantly showed correct (meaning, pretty much what the Doctor's measurement was). So overall 5 stars, but "easy to use" I put 3 stars, because this has caused MANY people problems and many returns, when all they had to do was either fix this design flaw or give better directions. When I set it up with the app, I don't recall the directions saying put the tube on the inside or the palm face up. Missing this small detail caused 20 extra units on my BP, to no fault of my own. It's awkward to put the tube on the inside so wouldn't expect that as the correct usage. Overall great product though, I love everything about it besides this design/instruction flaw.

I got this BP cuff because I loved the idea of having my BP readings automatically logged every time I took them, in a place where I could easily review the history--similar to my Withings Body Fat scale. The thing is, I have now learned that, for an indeterminate amount of time (quite possibly, over a year), I have now been getting incorrectly-high readings. I only learned this because, after a year of high readings, but always much lower ("good") readings at most doctor's visits, I finally brought my cuff into the clinic, and compared the readings. The doctor's office was still reading my "normal" BP, but the Withings BPM Connect was reading high. This, mind you, was after I finally DID have a high reading at the doctor's office (may have been an outlier), and, based on the history of high readings from my BPM Connect, my doc put me on BP meds. Yep! So for all we know, my BP hasn't really been that high for most of the past year, but the Withings made it look so consistently bad that we thought I needed intervention for my high BP. Now, I'm using my old Walgreens/HoMedics BP cuff again, and I'm seeing that it's consistently reading my BP as similar to what the doctor's offices were reading, which is like 20 points below what my BPM Connect is reporting my BP as. So I figured it was pretty clear my BPM Connect needed repaired, and THAT brings me to the support experience, which is where my opinion of Withings has suffered what may be irreparable damage... So a month ago, I spent 40 minutes chatting with a support rep a month ago, trying to get this fixed. All kinds of questions, and things to try, and then I was left with homework--I had to have someone ELSE try both BP cuffs, and see if THEY also got different readings. I did that, but I forgot to reply to tell the rep I had done it, honestly, because I was subconsciously dreading wasting more time with this... and my fears were apparently completely founded. So they closed the old ticket without telling me, and I opened a new ticket today. The rep read the history of the old ticket, and worked with me, but I literally spent over 1.5 hours on the chat with him. THIS time, I had to take a video of me taking my BP with the cuff, and upload it to him. But the chat system only allows 20MB attachments, so how the h*** am I supposed to upload the video to him?!? So then he asked me to EDIT the video, to shrink it down. What?!? Who knows how to do that?!? If they're asking for videos, why don't they have a tool that actually allows people to upload normal-sized videos?!? So then I decided to just upload it to YouTube, and send him the link. Over an hour and thirty minutes later, I'm still chatting with him, and still no answer. I told him I need to get back to work, and he said he needed to "coordinate with [his] senior team member to help us resolve the issue." So I have now spent over TWO hours working with Withing support, and STILL, I'm unable to use my BPM Connect. And its false readings may have literally led to me getting put on BP meds, because it made it look like there was a long history of higher BP, when really, the one high reading in the clinic may have been a one-off. I don't know what's causing this BP cuff to give such incorrectly high readings, but 1) if a medical device can give you grossly incorrect readings, the vendor needs to give you clear instructions on how and how often to check its readings. And 2) when a customer demonstrates that the device is giving incorrect readings, you shouldn't give them a million hoops to jump through to get it fixed. I have very little spare time, and so having my time wasted carelessly is one of the things I hate the most. Withings has now earned a place on my blacklist for their support/warranty process being so onerous, and wasting so much of my time. UPDATE: My replacement BP cuff from Withings has also been giving unacceptably incorrect (high) readings, just like the one it replaced. My mom (who I bought one for over a year ago) insists hers is reading accurately, though. But I'm done with the Withings BP cuffs--they clearly cannot be trusted. It's pretty east to enter my HoMedics BP into the Withings app to track my BP.

I absolutely love this blood pressure monitor and use it regularly, usually at least three times a week, although my goal is to use it every weekday before I head to the gym. It’s become part of my morning routine. The cuff fits perfectly, it’s incredibly easy to use, and the setup with the Withings app took just a few minutes. Every reading automatically syncs to the app, where I can track my blood pressure and pulse over time. It also syncs seamlessly with the Apple Health app on my iPhone, so all of my health information is stored in one place. The rechargeable battery is amazing. I’ve owned this monitor for quite a while, and I think I’ve only had to charge it twice. It just keeps going. I was so impressed with it that I bought one for my sister as well. If you’re looking for an accurate, easy to use, and well designed blood pressure monitor, I highly recommend this one. It’s one of the best health related purchases I’ve made.

This is my second Withings product, as I also own one of their smart scales. From a device standpoint, this is a decent blood pressure monitor. The device is simple to set up and use and reads fairly accurately, though I have noticed some discrepancies in the range of +/- 6mmHg systolic and +/- 4 mmHg diastolic over what I get consistently on clinic-grade devices. Overall this is close enough for someone to monitor their overall health and trends, but it's not diagnostic grade and should be recognized as such. Part of this I think is the fact it's design tries to be more one-size-fits-all on the cuff than a clinic-grade which uses different cuff sizes to fit a patient. Also because it's a layperson tool it depends on how the cuff is applied; does the user over or undertighten the strap when putting it on? Does the user accurately get the top and bottom of the cuff the same tension, or is there a spot that's significantly looser? Where Withings shines isn't so much on the device itself as the system architecture behind it. Withings devices and their app, coupled with my other health related apps come together nicely to build an excellent picture of my overall health and provide meaningful inputs that I can action into changes. For instance, Withings BP says my pressure is high, but overall my trend lines on weight and activity are improving, that indicates a need to reassess dietary changes (ie: did I have more caffeine, did I have more sodium in my diet, etc). Overall, the BP cuff itself gets a B+. It's easy to use making it friendly for laypersons, but it suffers some inaccuracies due to design and quality. But it's worth it for the data you can compile if you're using connected health devices across the board.

Really impressed with the Withings BPM Connect. Setup was quick and straightforward, and the device is very easy to use. The cuff is comfortable, readings are fast and consistent, and I especially like that the results automatically sync with the Withings app so I can keep track of my measurements over time. The design is compact and feels well made, without a bunch of unnecessary buttons or complicated settings. Definitely worth it if you’re looking for a convenient blood pressure monitor for home use.

Executive summary: this is worth the extra cost. It’s accurate (I checked), compact, has an attractive and inconspicuous design, automatically uploads the data for you to the Withins app *and* the iOS Health App, and creates .PDF reports that you can easily share with your doctor. My main reason for purchasing the Witihings blood pressure cuff is that it automatically logs uploads the readings to the Withings app and the iOS Health app. Three quick button presses and the device does the rest: expands the cuff, releases it when done, displays the results 3 times, then uploads the results to health apps. To be blunt: I wasn't taking regular readings from my old cuff because it was a hassle. I had to manually log every blood pressure reading by hand and create my own tables. I had no easy way to graph the results, averages, identify trends, or create reports to share with my doctor. The Withings cuff now does all of those things for me, automatically. Also, the cuff itself and Withings app are well designed and easy to use. This is the cuff Apple would make. Here are the other key reasons why I recommend the Withings blood pressure cuff: 1. It’s accurate. I checked this against my doctor's BP readings, and they were nearly identical (within a point or two). The nurse even seemed surprised it was so accurate; she said sees a lot of inaccurate devices. 2. It's compact. It rolls up into a single, inconspicuous, package that you can easily hold in one hand, drop into a drawer, slide onto a shelf, or put in your pocket without fuss or fumbling. Most other blood pressure readers have the pump/display attached to the cuff with tubing, which makes for an ugly, tangled mess. 3. It’s very easy to set up and use. Slide it on, secure the velcro. Tap the button three times. It quickly reaches full pressure, deflates, and displays the readings 3 times (Systolic, then Diastolic, then Pulse; it then repeats these numbers 2 more times). It gives you plenty of time to take the cuff off make and make a note of the numbers, if you also wish to track them manually. The readings are automatically logged into the Withings app and then synched to your iPhone's Health app. Downloading the app was quick and easy, as was setting up the synching. I was ready to go in just 3-5 minutes. Just be aware that it may take a few minutes for the data to appear up in the Withings App and Health app. 4. It’s rechargeable, so no fussing with batteries. The devices comes with a USB-A to micro-USB cable (it’s about 21 inches long). The USB-A plug should fit charging cube that you use for your iPhone. It does not come with its own charging cube. 5. You can set up multiple users. After a reading, you can specify (switch) to save it to a different person's profile. I haven't tried this. 6. The Withings app can also create a basic .PDF report to email to your doctor. It's very simple: it shows two lines, one with the average blood pressure reading, the other with the split, i.e. what percentage of readings fall below a given reading. In my case, the report also displays my weight, BMI, and daily steps. These are things I track on the Health app. However, it did not display my pulse oxygen data, which I also track. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Bottom line: for me, it was worth paying a bit more for a very well designed device that is accurate, compact, looks nice, and (most importantly for me) automatically logs all of the data for me, wirelessly. Because it's easy to use, I use it regularly - unlike past cuffs that I've had. If you want or need to regularly take your blood pressure, the Withings blood pressure cuff will make the process as easy and appealing as possible. —————————— Pacemaker ICD concerns: Withings says that this blood pressure monitor should not be used with a pacemaker. Doubtless Withings cautions people for legal reasons, and out of an abundance of caution. However, I have a pacemaker/ICD and it's been fine. My cardiologist and electrophysiologist were fine with me using it. And I've had no problems with it. Here’s why I wasn’t worried: First: I use it at a safe distance. I wear the cuff on my right arm which is more than 6 inches from my pacemaker/ICD. By itself, that should be sufficient precaution. Note: blood pressure readings are usually taken from the left arm, but it’s not a law. You can switch arms and aren’t likely to notice any difference in the readings. You can always confirm this at your doctor’s office, as I did. Second: timing. The wireless signals from the cuff don’t begin until 20-30 seconds *after* the readings are complete. That’s plenty of time to casually remove the cuff and set it aside. Third: Medical devices like pacemakers/ICDs are well shielded against electromagnetic signals. Doubtless the average smart phone transmits more and stronger Bluetooth and WiFi signals throughout the day, hours on end, without causing problems. You should not, of course, rest your phone or blood pressure cuff on your pacemaker. But chances are your smart phone is closer to your pacemaker countless times each day without ever causing problems. Of course, I am not a doctor, yet alone your doctor. So be sure to check with your electrophysiologist first.

Love it! Wife had a cardiac arrest, her life was spared and we got this to keep a check on both our blood pressures. Compact, love it syncs with Apple heart app. Haven’t t figured out how to travel with it when not on home WiFi, but we haven’t really had much time with it away from the house. I’m sure it’s simple. Love the travel case also. Wish it was more affordable compared to other options but it’s the only option of its size and features I wanted. So it’s still worth it.

Simply fantastic! Fully featured, user friendly, super easy (ones Withings environment properly installed). Fully synchronised!

Ich nutze das Blutdruckmessgerät jetzt schon eine Weile und bin wirklich sehr zufrieden damit. Die Messungen sind schnell, zuverlässig und wirken sehr genau. Besonders praktisch ist die einfache Synchronisation mit der App – alle Werte werden automatisch gespeichert und übersichtlich dargestellt, was die langfristige Kontrolle extrem erleichtert. Auch die Bedienung ist super simpel: Einschalten, messen, fertig. Das Design ist zudem hochwertig und unauffällig, sodass es sich gut in den Alltag integriert. Für mich eine perfekte Lösung, um meine Werte regelmäßig im Blick zu behalten.

Bardzo wygodny i prosty w użyciu. Można sparować bez problemu z dwoma różnymi urządzeniami, każde z oddzielnym kontem użytkownika. Aplikacja przejrzysta, działa poprawnie na IOS i na Androidzie. Bateria długo działa. Polecam.

In the beginning I got TOO HIGH values but after some trial I find out if you position it in line with the brachial artery than the mesarument is surprised precise(checked with professional device), nice design, compact I love it !!! ++ Precise ++ Rechargeable ++ Compact ++ Slik Design ++ BT,WiFi store the val. Automatically + FW can be updated when needed + Mesure while inflating (in one round) ++ can measure x3 and make average automatically. - Only one user + o e guest - - The ap does not I terrace (for free) with samsung health. - - Not practical to fasten it (I have to use my chin.. but you get used). - No irregular heartbeat detection - no wrong position detection. I RECCOMAND IT !!!

Ho acquistato questo misuratore di pressione e ne sono molto soddisfatto. Misura accuratamente la pressione sistolica, diastolica e la frequenza cardiaca, ed è approvato sia in Europa che dalla FDA. L’utilizzo è semplicissimo, basta premere un solo pulsante e il display a LED mostra subito i risultati con un sistema di colori molto intuitivo. La sincronizzazione con l’app Health Mate via Wi-Fi e Bluetooth è rapidissima e permette di tenere sotto controllo l’andamento della pressione nel tempo. Fantastico anche il fatto che si possano inviare facilmente i dati al proprio medico tramite l’app. Compatibile con Apple Health, e la batteria dura mesi con una sola carica. Il fatto che sia dispositivo medico detraibile è un altro punto a favore. Perfetto per chi cerca affidabilità, semplicità d’uso e tecnologia integrata. Super consigliato!