Health is becoming increasingly important and thanks to current technology, advanced medical devices are becoming increasingly accessible at home. Measuring your blood pressure is very important and with the Withings BPM Connect you immediately get a professional blood pressure monitor.
Withings is a well-known name and has been manufacturing smart and accurate health devices for the home for several years. With the BPM Connect you can perform professional measurements with a compact device. In addition to checking your blood pressure, your heart rate is also measured.
The Withings BPM Connect
The BPM Connect is a typical Withings product and made from high-quality materials. The Withings BMP Connect is a compact blood pressure monitor that you can easily use independently to measure your blood pressure and heart rate.
The blood pressure monitor can be used by multiple users and is linked to the Health Mate app. The device connects to the network via WiFi so that measured results are directly synchronized with the app.
In Europe you can only sell medical devices if they are approved and meet the conditions for health devices. You must remember that home medical devices are only an aid and cannot replace a doctor. Therefore, always consult a doctor if you suspect health problems.
Link to the Health Mate app
Before you can use the BPM Connect, you must link it to the Withings Health Mate app and it can be compared to Apple’s Health app. Through the app you can manage the connected devices, sync and view the results.
During the installation, you go through several steps and connect the BPM to your WiFi network. During installation you will learn more about the blood pressure monitor and how it works. This explains how you can perform the measurements reliably and what the different options are.
Does your partner have their own Withings account? They can then also install the BPM Connect in the same way and link it to the app. This way, everyone has their own account with data, synchronization and every family member can use the BPM Connect.
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Professional blood pressure monitor
The Withings BMP Connect is intended to measure your blood pressure and can safely be described as a professional device. You can attach the BPM around your upper arm via a traditional blood pressure belt. The user can do this himself, but it does require some practice because the flap must be properly attached with Velcro. If someone at home can help you with this, it is advisable to ensure that the measurements remain reliable.
By pressing the button on the device, the measurement is started and the tire will fill with air. The automatic and integrated pump does its job well and, like any blood pressure belt, it will clamp your arm slightly. The measurement takes about 30 seconds, which is faster than manual measurements.
Because the band fills with air and pinches the arm, the device can register the pulsation of the veins so that the lower and upper pressure can be calculated.
Once the measurement is known, the results, including your heart rate, will appear on the screen. A colored LED indicates whether the values ​​are good, less good or bad. You can choose a user via the white line and the data will be synchronized with the app.
View results in the Health Mate app
When you use the BPM Connect, you can read the results on the screen of the device itself afterwards. If you want more details, you can consult the Health Mate app. All measurements are stored in the app so that you can consult everything afterwards or share it with your doctor.
For blood pressure, your upper and lower pressure and your heart rate are stored. Colors indicate whether the results are good or bad and what the normal values ​​are.
By tapping on the results in the overview you can view them per measurement. Unfortunately, it is not possible to view a list view of all measurements. So you have to tap and view the results one by one in the graphical display.
An average of the systole and diastole values ​​is shown below the graph. By opening a result you can delve deeper into the measurement and read more explanations about the values. This way you can see at a glance what needs to be improved.
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BPM Connect in practice
The Connect blood pressure monitor from Withings is easy to use and it is possible to attach it around your arm yourself. However, you must ensure that it fits properly and sufficiently tight around your arm. Furthermore, the Connect does everything itself after you press the button. If you have difficulty with the measurements, it is best to restart the training. You do this via the Health Mate app â–¸ Devices â–¸ BPM Connect â–¸ Manual. Now press the button on the BPM until ‘TRAINING’ appears.
When measuring your blood pressure, it is always advisable to sit on a chair at the table and relax for five minutes before you start. It is also advisable to wait two minutes after the first measurement and then take another measurement. This is the only way to get reliable results, because stress and haste can give a distorted picture.
In the beginning it takes some getting used to operating the blood pressure monitor. It only has one button and that can be confusing for some users. After some practice, the BPM Connect is easy to use and you can easily start a measurement.
Once the BPM Connect is ready, you can immediately view the results on the display and link them to a user. It may not be possible to quickly measure your blood pressure, but that should not be an argument. Measuring your blood pressure takes time.
The BPM Connect contains a rechargeable battery that you can charge via micro USB. The battery lasts quite a long time, about 6 months if you measure regularly.
Easy to take with you
The BPM Connect is compact and can easily be rolled up in the belt. This allows you to easily put the blood pressure monitor in a backpack so that you can also take it with you. Handy if you have to take your blood pressure regularly and also want to do this on holiday.
The Withings BPM Connect can store up to eight measurements on the device itself between syncs. If it is not connected to the internet, it will save the results on the device itself until it is connected this week. Handy on holiday. Of course, you can also temporarily change the WiFi network.
Differences between BPM Core and BPM Connect
We previously reviewed the Withings BPM Core. This is a blood pressure monitor just like the Connect, but much more advanced. The Withings BMP Core is a 3-1 device and is primarily a heart rate and blood pressure monitor, but can also make heart films (ECG) and listen to your heart tones. This gives you a complete product that can analyze the health of your heart. The Connect can only measure your blood pressure and heart rate.
Conclusion: Withings BPM Connect
REVIEW SCORE
The Withings BPM Connect is a versatile device that is easy to handle and can easily be put on yourself. The device is compact, easy to store and easy to carry. Naturally, you mainly use the BPM Connect to measure your blood pressure, but your heart rate is also analyzed.
In Withings’ Health Mate app, all data is neatly stored because the results are synchronized via WiFi. Like all home medical products, the BPM Connect does not replace a doctor, but it is a fantastic tool.
- Easy to use, syncs with app via WiFi
- Professional with accurate measurements
- Multiple users possible
- Compact size and easy to carry
- Only one button which makes it difficult to use at first
Buy Withings BPM Connect
The Withings BPM Connect is sold at a suggested retail price of €129.95 and can be purchased via Withing’s website yourself or via the stores below.
