Over the years, Apple has vastly expanded the Health app on iPhone with ways
to track weight, fitness, and much more. Earlier this year,
<https://9to5mac.com/2021/05/15/sync-weight-iphone/> we broke down the best
smart scales for syncing weight with iPhone. Another measurement that can
integrate with Apple's Health app is blood pressure. Here are some of the
current options on the market for syncing blood pressure with the Health app
on your iPhone.
How it works
HealthKit is a framework offered by Apple that allows third-party developers
to integrate data into the Health app. For example, calorie tracking apps
can share data to the Health app for nutrition tracking, smart scales can
sync data to the Health app for monitoring your weight, and more.
The goal of the Apple Health app is to be a one-stop shop for all of your
health-related data, including putting Apple Watch data alongside data from
third-party apps, your healthcare provider, and more. This makes it easy to
view trends over time, improvements, and more for all of your health data.
Withings
Knowing that high blood pressure runs in my family, I knew that it was
something I needed to start monitoring. And knowing myself, I knew I needed
something that was as frictionless as possible, where data would be recorded
automatically with a minimal amount of futzing. For this reason,
<https://amzn.to/3ywBcnU> the Withings BPM Connect has become my go-to.
The <https://amzn.to/3ywBcnU> Withings BPM Connect is available on Amazon
for $99 and features integration with the
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/withings-health-mate/id542701020> Withings
Health Mate application and with Apple Health. It syncs data to your iPhone
via WiFi or Bluetooth and is rock solid in terms of reliability, and I've
been using it for a long time. It recharges via microUSB and lasts up to six
months on a single charge.
Withings says that the BPM Connect is FDA-cleared and compliant with
European medical device standards. I've found it to be accurate, reliable,
and intuitive in all of my testing. It can also support multiple users with
the Health Mate application for whole-family use.
Qardio
Qardio is a premium health accessory maker, and its
<https://amzn.to/3yCjwaG> QardioArm Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is a
sleek and easy-to-use option with Apple Health integration. Priced at $99,
it's a similarly-priced alternative to the Withings BPM Connect and is
perfect for those already immersed in the Qardio ecosystem.
The QardioArm features Apple Health integration, battery life of up to one
year with "frequent use," and uses AAA batteries. I've used multiple Qardio
accessories in the past, and I can definitely recommend the company.
Budget options
One of the most popular budget options for syncing health data to your
iPhone is the 1byone Blood Pressure Monitor. This monitor features support
for Bluetooth connectivity and syncs with the
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/1byone-health/id1374132894> 1byone
application, which can then sync with the Apple Health application. This
comes in at <https://amzn.to/3dXKqle> under $30 on Amazon.
Another well-reviewed budget option is the OMRON Silver, which again
features Bluetooth connectivity and Apple Health integration. It
<https://amzn.to/2UvNu19> comes in at under $60 and features integration
with Amazon Alexa as well.
By <https://9to5mac.com/author/chmiller44/> Chance Miller at:
https://9to5mac.com/2021/07/08/apple-health-blood-pressure-monitor/
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