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Withings users not satisfied with only being able to share their weight with the world can now add blood pressure and heart rate to the mix. This iPhone-connected blood pressure monitor made its first appearance at CES, but you'll finally be able to order one of your own today. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, the $129 accessory costs three to four times as much as off-the-shelf blood pressure monitors, but integrates well if you're looking to pair it with your Withings scale for a complete vitals management solution. Results can be sent to health sites like Google Health and Microsoft HealthVault, or directly to your doctor. Care to see how it works? Join us past the break for a hands-on look at the monitor, including a video comparison with the in-store vitals machine at our neighborhood Kmart.
Even iOS newbies shouldn't have any issue getting started -- connecting the monitor to your device's dock connector launches the Withings app (or prompts you to install it, if you haven't already done so). An on-screen start button inflates the AAA-battery powered cuff, and presents your results about 30 seconds later. Colored circles indicate a possible health issue, and an FAQ screen helps to explain your results. During our Kmart test, the Withings monitor presented results of 147/93 with a heart rate of 94, compared to 133/95 with a heart rate of 96 on the in-store machine -- perhaps the c-list discounter was trying to imply that we can afford to load up on some junk food? Considering results tended to vary by a similar amount during multiple tests on the same machine, it's safe to conclude that both are accurate. The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor ships today, so early adopters could be tweeting a complete snapshot of their physical health before the week is out.
Withings Announces US Availability of its iOS Connected Blood Pressure Monitor
Withings combines sophisticated technology and design to transform an ordinary blood pressure monitor into an accurate health self-monitoring device with direct iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® compatibility
Paris, France – June 20, 2011 @ 9:00 AM EST-- Today, French technology company
Withings is announcing the US availability of its Blood Pressure Monitor, which is the only BP
cuff in the world to connect directly into any iOS device. This blood pressure monitor is the
modern way to measure and record blood pressure readings in the personal and professional
arenas. With more than 25% of the world's population affected by hypertension, Withings has
combined advanced technology and sophisticated design to create a medical device that is
visually attractive, very simple to use and accurate. The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor has
received FDA clearance and is available now on www.withings.com for $129 USD.
Cédric Hutchings, Withings co-founder says, "Apple has revolutionized the smartphone and
tablet market with both its design and functionality. We have strived to extend this revolution
into the field of health and fitness by integrating our products- Withings WiFi Body Scale and
Blood Pressure Monitor- to work seamlessly with Apple iOS devices."
The Withings BPM is truly a plug-and-play solution for blood pressure measurement and
tracking. All a user has to do is wrap the blood pressure cuff around their arm and plug it
directly into their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using the incorporated syncing cable. Once
connected, the Withings application launches instantly and is ready to begin the measurement. When the reading is complete, the full results (Systole, Diastole and heart rate) are saved
directly on the device, eliminating manual tracking.
A user's stats can be accessed from their device or personal Withings webpage instantly.
Results are saved denoting dates and time of day for each reading, to help when comparing
morning, afternoon and evening readings. Results can easily be shared by emailing results to
a doctor and/or using the device's automatic sharing feature to sync with popular personal
health record sites like Google Health™ and Microsoft® HealthVault™ - virtually eliminating
the gap between patient and doctor.
When used in conjunction with the Withings WiFi body scale, weight and blood pressure are
tracked on the same graph of the application, giving users an at-a-glance health snapshot.
Both products bring together in one place two vital pieces of your overall health, which is ideal when tracking trends and early warning signs of health problems.
Withings Blood Pressure Monitor Technical Specifications: (detailed specs)
Measurement: Oscillometric Method
Measurement range: 0 to 285mmHg
Pulse: from 40 to 180 beats per minute
Cuff circumference: fits arm circumferences from 9" to 17"
Pump: automatic inflation with air pump, controlled pressure release
FDA: device has received FDA clearance
The Withings Blood Pressure monitor works in direct conjunction with an iPhone / iPad / iPod touch. Starting today, the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor is available at www.withings.com for $129. The free Withings app is available at the Apple® App StoreSM.
Withings combines sophisticated technology and design to transform an ordinary blood pressure monitor into an accurate health self-monitoring device with direct iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® compatibility
Paris, France – June 20, 2011 @ 9:00 AM EST-- Today, French technology company
Withings is announcing the US availability of its Blood Pressure Monitor, which is the only BP
cuff in the world to connect directly into any iOS device. This blood pressure monitor is the
modern way to measure and record blood pressure readings in the personal and professional
arenas. With more than 25% of the world's population affected by hypertension, Withings has
combined advanced technology and sophisticated design to create a medical device that is
visually attractive, very simple to use and accurate. The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor has
received FDA clearance and is available now on www.withings.com for $129 USD.
Cédric Hutchings, Withings co-founder says, "Apple has revolutionized the smartphone and
tablet market with both its design and functionality. We have strived to extend this revolution
into the field of health and fitness by integrating our products- Withings WiFi Body Scale and
Blood Pressure Monitor- to work seamlessly with Apple iOS devices."
The Withings BPM is truly a plug-and-play solution for blood pressure measurement and
tracking. All a user has to do is wrap the blood pressure cuff around their arm and plug it
directly into their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using the incorporated syncing cable. Once
connected, the Withings application launches instantly and is ready to begin the measurement. When the reading is complete, the full results (Systole, Diastole and heart rate) are saved
directly on the device, eliminating manual tracking.
A user's stats can be accessed from their device or personal Withings webpage instantly.
Results are saved denoting dates and time of day for each reading, to help when comparing
morning, afternoon and evening readings. Results can easily be shared by emailing results to
a doctor and/or using the device's automatic sharing feature to sync with popular personal
health record sites like Google Health™ and Microsoft® HealthVault™ - virtually eliminating
the gap between patient and doctor.
When used in conjunction with the Withings WiFi body scale, weight and blood pressure are
tracked on the same graph of the application, giving users an at-a-glance health snapshot.
Both products bring together in one place two vital pieces of your overall health, which is ideal when tracking trends and early warning signs of health problems.
Withings Blood Pressure Monitor Technical Specifications: (detailed specs)
Measurement: Oscillometric Method
Measurement range: 0 to 285mmHg
Pulse: from 40 to 180 beats per minute
Cuff circumference: fits arm circumferences from 9" to 17"
Pump: automatic inflation with air pump, controlled pressure release
FDA: device has received FDA clearance
The Withings Blood Pressure monitor works in direct conjunction with an iPhone / iPad / iPod touch. Starting today, the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor is available at www.withings.com for $129. The free Withings app is available at the Apple® App StoreSM.
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