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Your Apple Watch Can Track Your Blood Pressure From Anywhere. Here's How


Published on 2025-02-20 06:23:10 - CNET
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  • Omron Evolv Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor ($70): The portable monitor provides precise clinical readings and features a built-in display that conveniently shows your results. Through Bluetooth connectivity, the Omron BPM effortlessly syncs with your Apple Watch via the Omron Connect mobile app.

The article from CNET discusses how the Apple Watch, through third-party apps, can now track blood pressure, a feature not natively supported by the device. It explains that while Apple itself has not integrated blood pressure monitoring into the Apple Watch, several apps like "Withings Health Mate," "Qardio," and "iHealth MyVitals" allow users to connect external blood pressure monitors to their watch. These apps enable users to take measurements with compatible devices and sync the data directly to their Apple Watch, providing a convenient way to monitor blood pressure on the go. The article also touches on the importance of accuracy in these measurements, the potential future integration by Apple, and the health benefits of regular blood pressure monitoring, especially for those with hypertension or at risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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