OMRON Complete 2-in-1 Blood Pressure Monitor EKG for Home Use Upper Arm Blood Pressure Cuff - 1 Doctor

I felt that I needed to submit this review since some prior reviews were somewhat negative. However, most of the latter was due to sensitivities associated with privacy, some problems with connecting to Bluetooth, and the fact that it uses AA batteries which is unfair. As for privacy, it no longer needs to send your initial results for calibration. It starts tracking and monitoring from the first use. As for the batteries, I've used mine now 2-3 times daily for 2 weeks and no battery issues. In fact, I like the fact that it's so portable. So here's my review. Download the Omron Connect app to your phone. Be sure your phone is on bluetooth. Be sure you have a good WiFi signal. Go to your phone settings to monitor for connected devices. Push the bluetooth search button on the Omron unit. Accept the connection on your phone. When you start the Omron Connect app, you will need to sign-up for an account. Yes, it will ask for your permission to send your data to Omron so that they can monitor. The free service is all I use. There is a separate, included piece of paper with the unit that says that you no longer need to have your first EKG reviewed by a doctor for "calibration" purposes. I didn't sign up for any of the subscriptions yet I still find what I get for free from the app to be perfect. I can list all my past blood pressure (BP) readings and send them as an Excel file to myself or doctor by email for tracking. I can send a snapshot of any EKG reading (it stores them on the phone, I think there's a limit as to how many it stores, I have 2 weeks of EKG right now) and send it by email also. The app lets you chart BP by days, weeks, months. I really don't need anything else. So with your account created and the Omron Connect open and running on the phone, go to the Dashboard on the app and select the "Blood Pressure + EKG" option, scroll down a little and you's see a button that says "Record Blood Pressure and EKG". Push it and it will bring up an instruction screen that says to connect the BP cuff to your arm, push the "START/STOP" button on the Omron Unit, and place your thumbs and fingers on the metal sensing pads." So here is where its a little tricky. You need to actually have the Unit OFF since when you press the "START/STOP" button it will in effect turn off if its on. So i usually just set up my phone, place it in the convenient resting cradle on the unit, attach the cuff, and then turn the unit on. It starts automatically. After the EKG is done, wait until your BP reading shows up on the UNIT and then lift your fingers/thumbs off the unit. Everything is stored automatically. It doesn't take too many tries before you figure out how to use the unit. You get an instantaneous review of your BP and EKG on your phone. This unit is perfect. I can see why this unit will save lives. The feedback is instant and you can check it several times (though be sure to release the cuff and wait a few minutes between readings). If it takes a few times to get it to work for you be sure you disregard the first few readings as your BP probably went up a bit due to the "stress" associated with getting to know how it works. Once you have it down, it always works. I highly recommend this unit and this company. This is a real medical instrument by the best company in the business. (I gave the accuracy only 4 stars since I don't really know how accurate it is; but it is the only home BP and EKG unit that is accredited so I trust it). Read more

Easy to setup and use, connects fast on Android, my cardiologist loves the history I can send to him. My wife feels better being able to see my EKG. Quiet and buttons feel like good quality. It is a bigger unit but worth every penny so far. 5 year warranty is not bad at all. Read more

Excellent quality. I've purchased other models before but this one take the cake. Everything's included to get started straight out of the box. Set up was easy but there's still room for improvement. Read more

OMRON is a great and reliable brand. As a healthcare professional it is the only brand that I consistently recommend to people inquiring about BP Monitors. The devices are quality and reliable but they certainly are not cheap. Pros: Reliable, consistent, durable, quality, easy to use, app, reports available to share. Cons: Many units are battery only and this is a very big setback. The benefit of being able to take your unit with you is great; however, most people will be using it in the home setting where they have plenty of plugs available. As a result, this unit burns through batteries very quickly. Rechargeable batteries might be something to look into as the batteries will need to be replaced or recharged every few readings. I wish OMRON would come up with a USB rechargeable option or an AC power supply option for regular testers. Reports: OMRON has the OMRON Connect app which will capture data but many of the more useful features require a pricey subscription to access. For an expensive device, this should have been complimentary with purchase. You will be able to export your histories for free but only as Excel and CSV formats. The report format is basic numbers only, no fancy report format unless you shell out more money $. ECG is basic rhythm data. It will only identify fast, slow, and irregular heartbeats. It will not go into greater analysis of arrhythmia types so keep your expectations realistic. Read more

I liked it alot until they forced an app update which made it inoperable!!!! They really need to troubleshoot their app before releasing it and again before updating it. Failed!!!! Then, I talked with Omron customer support and they confirmed the app update no longer includes a button to test both BP and EKG!!!!!!!!!!! What is the purpose of having equipment for testing both if the app doesn't support it any longer?! They had me try a backdoor method to test EKG, but it did NOT work. I'm a now a former customer vowing to never buy another Omron brand product. Do not buy it for EKG testing because it does not work without the app. Read more

Accurate. The EKG part is easy to use and will detect atrial fibrillation. What I really like about it is that it tracks your history and that is important for those with high blood pressure. There is also the ability to do a paid subscription that will let you track other elements of your health. The history part is free. Read more

This BP/ECG monitor by OMRON comes highly rated and accurate so it was a no brainer when I needed to upgrade my current Omron BP monitor for one that offers ECG. I was recently diagnosed with AFIB and this provides me a means to monitor AFIB episodes and seek medical care when needed. The problem with AFIB is that it can (and often does) occur without exhibiting obvious symptoms that one can detect/notice. The Omron BP/ECG monitor helps me monitor AFIB episodes and the ECG printout provides my doctor with valuable data to assist his treatment of my condition. It is easy to use, works like a charm with my iPad mini gen 6. Omron is one of the few monitors I have researched that comes highly recommended by doctors for it's accuracy and reliabity. Read more

Lord of features. Interfaces and syncs easily with my iPhone. Quality construction. Read more