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Managing Hypertension Made Easy: How to Connect Your Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor to the SmartBP App

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. It's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly and make necessary lifestyle changes to keep it under control. Fortunately, advancements in technology have made it easier to keep track of your blood pressure readings using a Bluetooth blood pressure monitor and the SmartBP app. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to connect your Bluetooth blood pressure monitor to the SmartBP app and help you take control of your blood pressure management.

What is a Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor?

A Bluetooth blood pressure monitor is a device that connects wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth technology to measure your blood pressure. It consists of a cuff that goes around your arm, a pump that inflates the cuff, and a digital monitor that displays your blood pressure readings. Some Bluetooth blood pressure monitors can also measure your heart rate and store your readings in an app for easy access.

What is SmartBP App?

SmartBP® is an app designed to help you track and manage your blood pressure readings. It's available for both iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play. SmartBP allows you to log your blood pressure readings, view trends and graphs, set reminders to take your blood pressure, and share your readings with your healthcare provider.

Download SmartBP App for free on Apple App Store or Google Play Store

What Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitors can connect to SmartBP App?

SmartBP easily synchronizes with popular blood pressure monitors that support the BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) standard blood pressure services, such as the A&D, Omron, and Beurer Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitors. Note that while Bluetooth is a standard service, the manufacturer of the blood pressure monitor must enable their device to connect to Bluetooth services, and we cannot control whether they allow our app to connect to it. The good news is that SmartBP's Bluetooth connection is available for free, so you can experiment with it at no cost when using your Bluetooth blood pressure monitor.

What are the advantages of a Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor over manually logging the measurements?

A Bluetooth blood pressure monitor offers several advantages over manually entering measurements. First, it simplifies the process of recording and tracking blood pressure readings, as the monitor can automatically transfer the readings to a mobile device running an app like SmartBP. This eliminates the need for manual data entry, which can be time-consuming and error-prone. Second, the app can display the data in an easy-to-read format, allowing users to monitor their blood pressure trends over time and detect any potential issues. Additionally, the app may offer features such as reminders to take measurements, personalized advice, and the ability to share data with healthcare providers. Overall, a Bluetooth blood pressure monitor can make it easier and more convenient for individuals to monitor their blood pressure and improve their overall health.

How to Connect Your Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor to SmartBP

Step 1: Download and install SmartBP on your smartphone or tablet.

SmartBP can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play

Step 2: Open SmartBP and Connect to Bluetooth

Open the SmartBP App and within the More screen, go to the BP Monitor section and enable the Connect Button.

Enable Bluetooth connection on SmartBP

Step 3: Allow SmartBP Bluetooth Permissions

Select "Ok" in the Bluetooth permissions pop-up.

Allow Bluetooth access

Step 4: Turn on the Bluetooth button on your blood pressure monitor

The Bluetooth button location of the blood pressure monitor will depend on your make and model. Some examples are shown below. Typically, you have to either press it for a few seconds to activate it.

Locations of Bluetooth buttons on various blood pressure monitors

Step 5: Connect SmartBP to your Blood Pressure Monitor

To connect SmartBP to your Bluetooth monitor, bring your smartphone or tablet near the monitor and confirm the connection on your phone. Then, leave the app open next to the monitor during measurements, and the transferred measurements will appear in the SmartBP app. The blood pressure monitor icon on a record indicates that the reading is from a blood pressure monitor.

Blood pressure monitor icons indicate that the readings are from a blood pressure monitor

Congratulations! You are now ready to automatically sync your measurements from your blood pressure monitor to SmartBP!!

Tips for Using a Blood Pressure Monitor

  • Take your blood pressure at the same time every day for accurate readings.
  • Sit down and relax for a few minutes before taking your blood pressure to avoid any false readings.
  • Keep your arm still and avoid talking during the blood pressure reading.
  • Use SmartBP's reminder feature to set reminders to take your blood pressure readings.
  • Share your blood pressure readings with your healthcare provider to keep them informed about your progress.

Conclusion

Using a Bluetooth blood pressure monitor and the SmartBP app is an easy and convenient way to monitor your blood pressure and keep track of your progress. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can connect your Bluetooth blood pressure monitor to SmartBP and start taking control of your blood pressure management. Remember to take your blood pressure readings regularly and make necessary lifestyle changes to keep your blood pressure under control.

About the Author

Pranam Shetty
I started SmartBP in 2012, and since then over 6 million people worldwide have downloaded SmartBP. Everyday I'm humbled by the love from our users and continue to be driven to improve SmartBP. As a biomedical engineer, I'm always scouting for new technologies that I can utilize to help improve healthcare. When I'm not working on my apps, I'm with my kids, enjoying music, going for runs or learning to play my guitar.
I started SmartBP in 2012, and since then over 6 million people worldwide have downloaded SmartBP. Everyday I'm humbled by the love from our users and continue to be driven to improve SmartBP. As a biomedical engineer, I'm always scouting for new technologies that I can utilize to help improve healthcare. When I'm not working on my apps, I'm with my kids, enjoying music, going for runs or learning to play my guitar.

Important: The information provided is NOT a substitute for a doctor or professional healthcare or advice. Any health related information provided in SmartBP® app and this website is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the advice of healthcare professionals.

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