Guide on setting up a blood pressure watch
A blood pressure watch is a gadget that helps monitor health and sleep depth. A properly selected device will record even the slightest changes and tell you when you need a doctor’s consultation.
The device is a combination of a smartwatch, tonometer and heart rate monitor. Input information is analyzed by sophisticated programs that convert analogue data from sensors to binary signals, as is the case in a desktop computer. The binary code is then converted into data displayed on the screen. They are able to measure heart rate and blood pressure anywhere: at work, in the gym and at home. At the same time, compact watches do not look like medical equipment and do not attract too much attention.
Wristwatches that measure pressure will appeal to athletes, those who do physical work and the elderly, as they are easy to use. In addition, they will be to the liking of busy city dwellers because they save time on heart rate monitoring – measuring indicators take from 30 seconds to 1.5 minutes. Many devices monitor blood pressure and heart rate around the clock, so the user just presses a button – and the result will appear immediately.
The most advanced models of smartwatches can even display a simplified cardiogram.
The principle of operation of blood pressure watches
The device is based on the coordinated operation of the built-in accelerometer and heart rate monitor, which must be on the wrist. When wearing smartwatches that measure pressure, you should make sure that they fit well without squeezing or hanging from your hand. Otherwise, all the values obtained will be very different from the real ones.
Before use, the user will need to talk about the following indicators: age, height, and weight.
Some gadgets will need to fill volumes, physical activity, etc. This is necessary so that the watch can calculate the readings more accurately. With age, the walls of blood vessels become denser, and the subcutaneous layer creates obstacles to receiving signals. All this is taken into account when creating a device, so developers are asked to enter the maximum number of indicators.
Important: Smartwatches, such as the X-Wrist, are best synced to your mobile or tablet before use. A special application more accurately analyzes the data and produces results with minimal errors. The software is also convenient for making graphs and tracking how indicators change during the day.
How to choose a watch with blood pressure measurement
There are no perfect watches – everyone chooses the one they like best. But it is worth analyzing the characteristics listed in the table below:
- Battery – the larger its capacity, the longer it will last. A good watch has a battery capacity of 250-350 mAh, which is enough for several days of continuous operation;
- The vibrating motor – signals a change in heart rate/pressure, alerts or messages;
- Accelerometer – determines the movement in space and calculates the steps;
- GPS – allows you to track the movement of the person wearing the watch, as in the X-Wrist;
- GSM – allows you to connect to the Internet without Wi-Fi. You can even call through some models;
- Speaker – Indicates important events, allows you to listen to voice messages;
- Bluetooth – synchronizes wirelessly with mobile;
- NFC – simplifies connection, used for contactless payment.
Given how little time a resident of the metropolis has left, buying a blood pressure watch is completely justified. Thanks to self-control 24/7, you can prevent many diseases, reduce the effects of stress on the body and generally increase the duration and quality of life.