Can I Check My Blood Pressure with My Phone? (2024)

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Can I Check My Blood Pressure with My Phone? ›

Currently, phone apps cannot actually check a person's blood pressure. This is where the claims of these apps can be harmful, since there is no evidence this technology is accurate or viable.

A smarter way to manage your blood pressure

SmartBP® is a free, easy to use blood pressure management app that allows you to record, track, analyze and share your normal, low or high blood pressure charts and information using your mobile device.

Healthcare providers sometimes take a manual blood pressure measurement using a stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff. They'll follow these steps: Pump air into the cuff around your arm to tighten it. Slowly release air from the cuff while using a stethoscope to hear the pulse in your arm's brachial artery.

Currently, dozens of phone apps are advertised on social media platforms that promise reliable and accurate blood pressure data. These apps, however, are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not recommended as a reliable source of monitoring by clinicians.

The Apple Watch does not have a Blood Pressure monitoring/calculation feature. I believe you may be referring to the 👉 ECG Feature of the Apple Watch. Also, ensure that you are living in a region/country 👉 Where the ECG Feature is Available.

If you are due for a yearly physical, schedule an appointment with your physician and ask for your blood pressure reading during the physical. Contact your local fire station to see if they offer blood pressure readings. Most fire stations actually offer free blood pressure readings, making it the lowest cost option.

Stretch out your arm, palm upward. Place the cuff on your bare upper arm one inch above the bend of your elbow. Make sure the tubing falls over the front center of your arm so that the sensor is correctly placed. Pull the end of the cuff so that it's evenly tight around your arm.

Pulse pressure is calculated by subtracting your diastolic blood pressure measurement from your systolic blood pressure measurement. It tends to increase as you age, and it can be predictive of cardiovascular events like a heart attack or stroke.

Connect the cuff tubing to the sphygmo-manometer tubing and secure. Rest the patient's arm on a surface that is level with their arm. Place the stethoscope over the brachial artery (in the bend of the elbow) and listen to the pulse (Figure ​2). Pump up the cuff slowly and listen for when the pulse disappears.

Don't buy one that works on the wrist, and definitely avoid finger blood pressure monitors, since they are especially unreliable. A good device costs between $40-$60, although models with additional features are pricier. Some offer a self-inflated cuff, which saves you the trouble of pumping it up yourself.

Does the health app track blood pressure? ›

While you can add blood pressure data manually under the “Heart” category in your Health app on your iPhone, you can also sync and store readings automatically via the monitor's app. To do so, enable data sharing with other apps.

Place the fingers on the inside of the wrist to locate the pulse. Now, take two fingers (preferably index and middle fingers) and place them just below the wrist creases on the thumb side of the hand. A strong pulse felt at the wrist correlates to a systolic blood pressure of at least 80 mmHg.

Qardio Heart Health is a free health application for Android and iOS that allows you to track your blood pressure, and also your weight and electrocardiogram. Qardio requires the use of a CardioArm to work.

Yes, several smartwatches measure blood pressure, including the Omron HeartGuide and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. Their readings are unlikely to be as accurate as those from the blood pressure monitors doctors use, but they can help people keep track of their blood pressure in between medical appointments.