Secondly, this smart device is fitted with a Bluetooth module that allows you to connect it to your smartphone and control it via the Omron app. This blood pressure monitor is also compatible with the Alexa voice assistant. Thus, it will be easy to control even for people who have some motor problems. When the cuff is assembled correctly, the Velcro hook material will be on the outside of the cuff loop and the metal ring will not touch your skin. If the cuff is open, pass the end of the cuff furthest from the tubing through the metal ring to form a loop. The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff loop. Part of the Omron smart ecosystem to help you influence your heart’s health. The Omron connect app links Omron’s smart blood pressure monitors with VIVA the smart Body Composition Monitor - combining to give you more understanding of what effects your heart’s health. Superdrug offers blood pressure monitors from Braun, Kinetik Medical, Lifemax, Superdrug and Terraillon.

Featuring arrhythmia detection, movement sensor and two user memory (accessible via a convenient switch) and supplied with a standard 22cm to 42cm cuff, the M6 Comfort offers outstanding value and versatility. With all OMRON blood pressure monitors, the recommended time between calibration depends on the use of the product. If the monitor is being used in a home or personal environment, we recommend they are re-calibrated every 2 years. If the monitor is being used in a clinical environment such as a doctors surgery, we recommend that this is done annually to ensure the accuracy of the results. Market research by Kantar Health GmbH: European Survey with Cardiologists in 9 Countries n=69 (DE, FR, IT, ES, UK, NL, BE, PL and RU). May 2019. Data available on request.The cuff here is also comfortable and fits an arm of almost any size. In case the cuff hasn’t been wrapped correctly, the unit flashes orange. If done properly - green. All is simple like that. You might not have thought about it but 1 out of 3 people take wrong readings each time as they measure the pressure in the wrong way. It is important to ensure the arm cuff you are using with your monitor is the correct size for you. If the incorrect cuff is used the result may be an inaccurate reading and/or the cuff will be damaged (air bladder). Additionally, many factors can affect your blood pressure, including physical exertion, emotional fluctuations, medications and stress, so it is important to regularly monitor your blood pressure at home. This is a useful extra that will tell you whether you have an arrhythmia: a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. To begin with, this machine is fully automatic, meaning that maintenance will be simple and fast. The cuff wrap guide will inform you if it is put on incorrectly. Plus, the measurement zone wraps 360 degrees around the upper arm for precise results from any position. However, because of the hard inserts, the cuff may not fit a very thin arm. It's a shame but those inserts are essential to the device's precision measurements.

Relax your arm and place your elbow on the table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. Turn the palm of your hand upward. For more details on blood pressure ranges, have a look at our guide – Blood pressure ranges explained - and how to measure yours. Blood pressure monitors that store past readings Your blood pressure reading is displayed on the large LCD screen alongside your heartrate, and indicators for if you’ve recorded a high blood pressure result or if the device has detected an irregular heartbeat. This alerts you to whether your blood pressure reading falls within recommended levels, which could be useful if you’re not having your blood pressure regularly monitored by a health professional or if you don't always remember the recommended limits.The Omron M7 Intelli IT can take three consecutive blood pressure measurements at 30 second intervals, then displays the average to give you a realistic indication of your morning and evening blood pressure over time As our buying guide video above explains, there are two types of blood pressure monitors: those with a cuff on your upper arm, or those with a cuff on the wrist. But what's the difference between the two?