[Electronics-Talk] Talking blood pressure monitors

Sun Jan 28 22:29:58 UTC 2018

Hello Vince,
I have the iPhone 7 and I am not sure if the Qardio arm works with older iPhones or not probably good to check out the Qardio app to find out

Liz Campbell Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 27, 2018, at 2:29 PM, cheez via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Elizabeth, out of curiosity, does that BP monitor work with all iPhone versions, or 6 Plus and up?
> 
> Vince
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elizabeth Campbell via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Elizabeth Campbell" <batescampbell at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Talking blood pressure monitors
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> 
>> 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"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> 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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