[Electronics-Talk] Talking blood pressure monitors

Wed Jan 24 15:02:35 UTC 2018

Myself, I was gifted a blood presure monitor from the local Walmart store by my sister and her husband.  The unit is that one which costs $58.95 or so.  For a blind person to use it, you need to pair the monitor to your iDevice and this is done through the app and not the usual way.  Once paired for the first time, you need to set up a user account and you can do this on the iPhone with no trouble at all.  Now, you just tell the system whether you are user a or user b and then you’re good to go.  You press the large button on the front after you fix the cuff to your uper arm and then, when the cuff deflates, you know the reading is done.  You just press the “transfer readings” button near the bottom of the screen and then, the monitor pairs and the reading is transfered to the Relion web site.  From that point, you can see what your readings are.  

Sent from the only computer with built-in screen reader access for the blind:

Sincerely,

The constantly barefooted Ray

> On Jan 24, 2018, at 8:24 AM, Elizabeth Campbell via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I recently purchased a blood pressure monitor that works in conjunction with
> the iPhone.
> It is called Qardio Arm and fits on the upper arm. It is battery operated
> and connects via Bluetooth to the iPhone.
> 
> I like the unit because it is very portable and easy to travel with. The
> instructions are easy to follow, and the app works well with VoiceOver.
> The app also saves your measurements and will even email them to your doctor
> if you choose that option. VoiceOver also reads the prompts for starting the
> measurements and so forth. VoiceOver also will let you know when the
> measurement is complete and when the blood pressure reading is available.
> It cost $99 and I purchased it from the flexible spending account store
> which is online. I had some funds remaining in my FSA account,and  I needed
> to use them before the end of 2017.
> 
> Best
> 
> Liz
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Tom Blume via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 6:26 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
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> Cc: Tom Blume <blume246 at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Talking blood pressure monitors
> 
> Hi,
> I just bought a upper arm talking Blood Pressure machine from Amazon.
> Just do a search.
> It comes with 4 AAA batteries or you can connect a micro plug charging wire
> to use it on electric.
> It has 3 good buttons and has talk assist and plays music to calm you.
> It also comes with a very heavy zipper case.
> Its the best low price talking machine I have bought.
> Hopes this helps.
> From, tom
> God is the one who clasps your hand as you move from one place to another.
> He is the one who has gone ahead of you, prepared a place for you, and will
> hold out His hand for you to cling to. Susan Miller
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances" 
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> Cc: "Andy Baracco" <wq6r at socal.rr.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 3:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Talking blood pressure monitors
> 
> 
>> I have a talking upper arm BP machine that i bought from Maxi Aids several 
>> years ago. Yes, upper arm monitors are more accurate, and this one appears 
>> to be in line with measurements that I get at the doctor's office. As I 
>> recall, at that time it sold for about $90. There are units that will work 
>> with a smart phone, but i haven't tried any of them. Maybe other folks here
> 
>> can tell you about them.
>> 
>> Andy
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" 
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>> Cc: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 6:50 AM
>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Talking blood pressure monitors
>> 
>> 
>>> A couple years ago, I bought a talking blood pressure monitor from Amazon.
>>> It fits over the wrist, not the upper arm, and is not at all accurate.
>>> 
>>> I see the Blind Mice advertising a talking monitor that goes on the upper
>>> arm.  Are those more accurate than the wrist kind?  Does anyone have a
>>> talking monitor they think is accurate and easy to use?
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
>>> Tracy
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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