HoMedics Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Wrist
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About HoMedics Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Wrist
Overall Feedback:
73% positive
79% praised for its accurate readings, but 21% questioned the reliability
The wrist placement guiding feature is helpful in making the most accurate reading. My SO is on BP meds and I am not, and our readings were pretty on point for our usual readings.
I need an accurate device as I use it multiple times a day. I also like this device which gives warnings if my heartbeat is irregular and informs me to see the physician.
I am not sure about the accuracy of the blood pressure monitor, but it is within range if used correctly.
I am dissatisfied with the accuracy of the blood pressure monitor. I could not get an accurate reading and had it tested at my doctor's office twice, but still got excessively high readings.
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79% highlighted the accuracy, yet 21% found it inconsistent
The wrist placement guiding feature helps me make the most accurate reading. My significant other is on BP meds and their readings were pretty on point for their usual readings.
I am uncertain about the accuracy of the blood pressure monitor.
I could not get an accurate reading.
I faced difficulty in getting the monitor on right and was concerned about the accuracy of the readings.
66% appreciated the long battery life, but 34% experienced frequent drain
I have an old Panasonic wristwatch that is 25-30 years old and still works!
I ordered the Homedics unit after the battery cover broke on my good wrist monitor.
I noticed that the device read 30 higher than the doctor's machine on two occasions. This indicates that the device may not be accurate.
The device read 30 higher than the doctor's machine on two occasions, indicating its inaccuracy.
The blood pressure monitor is not accurate.
72% liked the comfortable cuff design, but 28% found it too tight
I feel that the device feels better/flatter on my wrist, which helps with accuracy.
I like the feature of monitoring two people.
The only drawback of the device is the lack of backlight, making it difficult to use in a poorly lit room.
I hate having to disrobe to take my arm squeezing monitor each morning, which indicates that I find it uncomfortable.
73% liked the compatibility with multiple devices, but 27% experienced connectivity issues
I have compared the results of both monitors and found them to be compatible, as they come very close to agreeing on most occasions, which is as much as you can expect given the variation in blood pressure.
The blood pressure monitor did not work well and the numbers were unrealistic.
On two occasions, my blood pressure monitor read 30 higher than the doctor's machine, indicating that it is not compatible.
The only drawback of the device is the lack of a backlight, making it difficult to use in a poorly lit room.
68% liked the cuff size and fit, although 32% found it uncomfortable
I took the blood pressure monitor to my doctor's office and compared it with their equipment. The doctor's equipment showed a significant difference, indicating that the blood pressure monitor was not accurate.
When I took the arm cuff reading to the doctor's office, it was not even close to the wrist reads.
67% found the data tracking feature helpful, but 33% had trouble syncing with their device
The blood pressure monitor can read and store data for two individuals, which is useful in a household with more than one person.
On most occasions, my two monitors come very close to agreeing, which is expected given how much my blood pressure can vary in a short time.
My systolic readings were about 25% high, and my diastolic was also high, but less so.
Homedics readings were inconsistent and varied by 50 points when taken twice in a row.
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69% praised the clear and large display, but 31% found it difficult to read in bright light
I found this monitor to be fast, easy, and accurate, and it comes with a cute travel case.
In low light conditions, it is difficult to read the device due to the absence of a backlight.
I was surprised when the monitor displayed a blood pressure reading of 240/120, which was significantly higher than the actual reading of 123/68 obtained from my old monitor.
78% appreciated its durability, but 22% experienced premature wear
I compared my older model with the newer one and found that the newer one feels better/flatter on my wrist, which I think helps accuracy too.
I like that the device can monitor two people.
The wrist monitor is faster and easier to use than an upper arm monitor.
I brought the device to the doctor and the nurse both found it to be inaccurate, which is negative feedback regarding the durability of blood-pressure-monitors.
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85% found it easy to operate, while 15% struggled with the instructions
The blood pressure monitor is easy to use and can be placed on my wrist without any help.
I find the monitor simple to use and easy to read, which makes me more likely to track my blood pressure as required by my doctor.
If I have poor eyesight for reading buttons and memory issues, the ease of use can be an issue.
73% appreciated the additional features, although 27% found them unnecessary
The wrist monitor and upper arm monitor usually agree on readings, considering how much blood pressure can vary in a short time.
I find the blood pressure monitor easy to use, accurate, and it comes with a cute travel case. It is worn on the left wrist.
I was surprised when the device showed a blood pressure of 240/120, which was significantly higher than the actual reading of 123/68 from my old device.
64% appreciated the memory, however 36% were disappointed
On two occasions, the device read 30 higher than the doctor's machine, indicating that it may have issues with memory and data storage, resulting in inaccurate readings.
85% liked its compact size, but 15% wished it was more durable
The strap is long enough for my wrist and my SO's wrist, and the device is light for its size.
I can wear the monitor on my left wrist, and it is fast, easy, and accurate. It also comes with a cute travel case.
I took the blood pressure monitor to my doctor twice and it read 30 higher than the doctor's machine.
64% appreciated the power source, although 36% found it less reliable
The monitor is well made.
It is difficult for me to insert the batteries and the unit is sensitive to how I put it on my wrist.
