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QardioArm Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor Easy to Use Smart Upper Bluetooth Arm Cuff App enabled for iOS Android Apple Watch FSA HSA eligible
Last Updated: August 5, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
281
Unverified
249
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14.6 meters
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Usage
127accurate, manual, easy, cuff, compact
+76%
-24%
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to keep record of BP. ... "
" ... Easy, fast, reproducible, reliable. ... "
" ... Accurate, convenient, easy pairing, good connectivity, keeps good records. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... No issue, easy to use, and ability to email results. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up and sort of easy to use. ... "
" ... Could be easier to use. ... "
" ... The fact is it’s accurate and easy to use. ... "
Body
122arm, blood pressure, design, fit, easy to use
+53%
-47%
" ... As far as this device goes I see no problems with it easy to use fits comfortably on my arm I can get it on and off my arm independently. ... "
" ... Easy to record results, print out and/or email to your doctor! ... "
" ... in good lean shape. ... "
" ... is perfect (works perfect) and it's small enought to take anywhere. ... "
" ... It's very small and sleek. ... "
" ... Quardio is simple, beautiful, compact, and reliable - a pleasure to use ... "
" ... I travel world wide constantly and am grateful to have this compact unit that I can take literally anywhere. ... "
" ... I’m really liking the Qardio arm BP. ... "
Reliability
102error, qardioarm, batteries, z6, readings
+15%
-85%
" ... Inaccurate by 10+ points after working for 5 days. ... "
" ... Work 5 times and quit. ... "
" ... Purchased this replacement unit in January 2021 but will not give me a reading, unit has power and connectivity but I get continuous z6 error. ... "
" ... But the app has gone down hill in the last month. ... "
" ... I wish I had not puchased this piece of junk. ... "
" ... The second lasted about 6 months before it started giving erratic reading. ... "
" ... Obviously there is a defect. ... "
" ... ****UPDATE After just barely over a year it doesn’t work well at all. ... It keeps giving an error message. ... "
Usage / Ease
93accurate, easy, difficult, cuff, app
+88%
-12%
" ... It is small and easy to pack up. ... "
" ... Easy, fast, reproducible, reliable. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use and keeps track of your measurements. ... "
" ... Well designed and easy to travel with. ... "
" ... Easy to use and great tracking software on the iPhone. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... I find it very easy to set-up and very easy to use. ... "
" ... Accurate, convenient, easy pairing, good connectivity, keeps good records. ... "
Connectivity
87connect, connectivity, qardio, bp, app
+49%
-51%
" ... Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity ... Doesn’t report much to health that you can’t get via other apps and devices ... "
" ... I have been using bp monitors for a couple of years and tried this because it was supposed to connect to my iPhone by bluetooth. ... "
" ... Had to try several times to get it to connect with our phones. ... Now, several attempts each time to get it to connect again. ... "
" ... but the app and the Bluetooth connection just aren’t ready for mass market ... "
" ... Very difficult to use, will not connect to phone app. ... "
" ... It then suddenly stopped connecting to my phone and continued going through the connection process. ... The device was on, but never reconnected for another reading. ... "
" ... Bad connectivity - got 1 reading out of the box - only gave reading once in 10x! ... Restarted phone NOPE! ... "
" ... Cannot bluetooth connect even having tried two sets of batteries. ... "
Software
78error, bp, message, cuff, z6
+47%
-53%
" ... But the app has gone down hill in the last month. ... They need better app developers. ... My iPhone gets very hot when they app is running. ... The problem is, after the last updates, the app frequently freezes in between measurements. ... "
" ... textbook as to their instructions the App starts the pump, slight pressure builds, then the system shuts off and App says in short: ... "
" ... 4 stars for the app, minus 3 stars for the BPM. ... I put on the cuff and pressed start on the app, it started inflating for a few minutes and then gave me an error. ... Tried putting in new batteries, same error. ... I changed the app from performing 1 reading to 2 readings and got a totally different error. ... Got the errors again so I contacted support again. ... So I loosened it a little, and got the same inflate/error combo. ... "
" ... Many times when I use this it says that there was an error and that I must adjust the cuff and try again. ... "
" ... I reinstalled the app . ... "
" ... I've had this about 2 weeks and 98% of the time I get an error saying the cuff isn't placed correctly, which is not the case. ... "
" ... Used less than 5 times and now it doesn’t work and error code says low battery . ... "
" ... Battery changes, resetting and uninstalling/reinstalling the app did nothing to help it. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
69qardio, bluetooth, app, connectivity, bp
+51%
-49%
" ... I bought it (Qardioarm) because of convenience and connectivity, but almost returned it after the first day. ... "
" ... Easy to use and tracking on iPhone. ... "
" ... It does sync up with Apple Heath which gives you a nice visual. ... "
" ... Works well w/the iPhone and Apple Watch! ... "
" ... Transfers all your readings into your phone! ... "
" ... Once the connection is set up w/ your phone it's extremely easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and great tracking software on the iPhone. ... "
" ... The numbers are about the same as the other monitors (which were tested at the doctors office). ... "
Body / Comfort
66blood pressure, arm, velcro, readings, fit
+30%
-70%
" ... Absolute junk won't even stay on your arm the pressure pushes it right off the one time it stayed on the reading was so far off don't waste your money ... "
" ... Does not fit upper arm so I have to use it on forearm. ... "
" ... It is supposed to turn on when you unwrap the cuff. ... Waited before rolling up and unrolling the cuff. ... "
" ... I took the cuff off and put it back on and tried again and it started inflating for a few seconds and then gave me an error. ... Eventually I loosened it to the point were it would slide around if I didn't hold it on with my hand. ... "
" ... The worst thing is the fact that it never “wakes up” after unfolding the cuff. ... "
" ... The strap is not very easy to put on with single hand. ... "
" ... Too small for larger muscular arms. ... "
" ... That’s very dangerous for someone in my situation trying to get my blood pressure under control. ... "
Accuracy
64readings, accuracy, inaccurate, doctor, easy to use
+64%
-36%
" ... Medical professionals warn that these type of monitors can read high, but it seems to be fairly accurate as compared to my readings at the doctor's office, perhaps a touch higher. ... "
" ... Most of the gadgets I bought in the past were always off when regarding accuracy. ... So far, this has always been pretty accurate. ... Why did I give it 4 stars in accuracy . ... "
" ... The readings were +\- 2 to 3 mmHg. ... "
" ... I do like it because I can keep up with my blood pressure readings. ... The readings can also be taken to my doctor’s appointments to evaluate my progress. ... "
" ... Nice way to keep accurate records with having to write them down. ... "
" ... I am a doctor, and have found it to be very accurate and reliable. ... "
" ... I haven’t done that so I hope it’s accurate ... "
" ... However I found the accuracy can fluctuate +/- 10 % so it is necessary to take three readings if your concerned about a irregular reading, but I found that once you learn what your normal reading are you learn when to take multiple test and when unnecessary. ... "
Marketplace
63returned, amazon, returning, replacement, qardio
+19%
-81%
" ... If I could return this item, I would do it. ... "
" ... I need to return it. ... "
" ... And while Amazon will get it to you really quick, you can't return it through Amazon. ... "
" ... Returned it the next day. ... "
" ... I have returned mine. ... "
" ... I immediately wrapped it back up in the original packaging and returned it to Amazon the very next day, Mar. ... "
" ... I would return it, but I think it has been too long now. ... "
" ... The replacement was no different. ... "
Software / Apps
54health, easy to use, bp, blood, readings
+61%
-39%
" ... I love the fact that you have a history in your smart phone in the app. ... "
" ... Other than that, it works great and the app is very handy for sharing with your doctor. ... "
" ... Great app for use on a smart phone that is simple to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and good phone app. ... "
" ... This works well, but It has to be used with an app on your phone. ... I like the app for maintaining historical data, but sometimes I just want to do a quick spot check. ... "
" ... App is also designed well. ... "
" ... The Android application is well designed also. ... "
" ... Love the app and ideal for anyone taking meds that need to watch blood pressure. ... "
Battery
52changed, readings, qardio, aaa batteries, cuff
+21%
-79%
" ... Changed batteries w/o success. ... "
" ... In February, it began giving weekly low battery warnings. ... I’ve been in contact with customer service for a couple weeks now about the battery issue, but the standard reply is just a rehash of how to use the device. ... This morning, I received a response once again about how to use the device and maybe the batteries are bad! ... "
" ... After about 48 hours it would no longer pair with an iPhone X . ... "
" ... So I have to go through a ritual of wrapping and unwrapping, then changing batteries when I can’t tell if the brand new batteries might also be dead. ... Today, when I changed batteries multiple times the Qardio’s green light flashed as I closed the battery compartment, but still won’t connect or reinstall. ... "
" ... Why just popping the batteries in-then-out is a workaround that works? ... Uh, If you're gonna have support hours, have support hours! ... "
" ... I don't think this is a very complicated device, but I only got it to work 2 times in a year and the batteries were always dead. ... "
" ... I ordered this originally in April 2019, worked great until December 2020 when the unit died, replaced batteries still dead. ... "
" ... First Qardioarm I purchased literally *ate* batteries. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
50returned, returning, replacement, amazon, sent
+8%
-92%
" ... And while Amazon will get it to you really quick, you can't return it through Amazon. ... "
" ... Amazon refused to send a 3rd replacement. ... "
" ... Would like to return and get money back. ... "
" ... This will be an immediate return on my part. ... "
" ... I'd return it if I could. ... "
" ... The replacement was no different. ... "
" ... Does not work had it for six month and has always been a problem I would have returned but waited to long ... "
" ... I want a refund. ... "
Body / Size
39easy to use, travel, size, portable, traveling
+92%
-8%
" ... I take it everywhere ... "
" ... the size is fairly compact so it’s great for traveling ... "
" ... It is small and easy to pack up. ... "
" ... Not too bulky, easy to travel with. ... "
" ... Quardio is simple, beautiful, compact, and reliable - a pleasure to use ... "
" ... Easy to use and carry around. ... "
" ... Easy to use and carry with you in bag or purse. ... "
" ... It was so compact, and took advantage of your cell phone’s capabilities. ... "
Price
32worth, save your money, worth the money, waste of money, elsewhere
+38%
-63%
" ... Waste of money. ... "
" ... WASTE OF MONEY ... "
" ... Not worth the money or frustration ... "
" ... NOT WORTH 70 DOLLARS! ... "
" ... NO—save your money and go to your big box pharmacy. ... "
" ... Not worth the money. ... "
" ... Save your money and your health and get something that actually works, rather than this “toy”. ... "
" ... So it gets very expensive. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
30connectivity, connect, blue tooth, pairing, connect to bluetooth
+37%
-63%
" ... Then after 10 months it stopped connecting to Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Replaced the batteries, blue tooth connected but unit just wouldn't work. ... "
" ... Had a little trouble pairing but finally got it paired after a few minutes. ... "
" ... Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity ... "
" ... The device continually loses Bluetooth connectivity. ... "
" ... Connectivity to Bluetooth is dependent on the battery in the arm cuff. ... "
" ... product stopped pairing with blue tooth after one use ... "
" ... You cannot even turn on the Qardio without opening your smart phone, and sometimes it refuses to connect to the Bluetooth to allow you to use it. ... "
Body / Fit
29fit, cuff, velcro, arms, size
+21%
-79%
" ... I am about to purchase my third machine because the battery cover latch keeps breaking. ... "
" ... The cuff only fits to about a 14 inch bicep. ... It only fit one person in my household and not the one that really needs it. ... It is not a one size fits all. ... I am disappointed because if cuff size, but overall it seems to be a really good product (if it fits). ... "
" ... It was also hard to secure on my arm as the unit itself would rotate while I was trying to tighten the cuff. ... "
" ... It does not fit around my arm. ... "
" ... Even though I’m a heavier woman I still fall within the guidelines of what this device should fit. ... "
" ... The latch on the battery case broke. ... "
" ... It doesn't sync to Google fit. ... "
" ... Unit doesn't fit my muscular arms. ... "
Body / Build Quality
23cuff, velcro, arms, wrap, qardio arm
+30%
-70%
" ... I am about to purchase my third machine because the battery cover latch keeps breaking. ... "
" ... The latch on the battery case broke. ... "
" ... Besides the cuff being ripped on the seam, this was very, very difficult to use. ... It was impossible to secure the cuff with one hand. ... "
" ... It is extremely clumsy and difficult to put on arm cuff and place it correctly. ... "
" ... Broken plastic clip found upon opening it Very difficult to open, it must be wrapped up to turn off. ... "
" ... But when, as on this qardio device, the wrap itself is the on/off 'mechanism' that convenient slide-it-onto-your-arm option is off the table. ... "
" ... My wife's arm was going to be tough, I knew, but not my arm. ... The cuff would just fit my Wife's arm, but the velcro is terribly week. ... Trying to place the cuff around my arm, by myself, was impossible. ... This is because the cuff's velcro is terrible, as I mentioned. ... Once my Wife was able to help me put the cuff on my arm, and the product started to inflate, the cuff velcro came apart at 80. ... "
" ... Loosened a little more. ... "
Usage / Setup
21setup, instructions, followed, followed the instructions, directions
+62%
-38%
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... The ease of setup and use were just as advertised. ... "
" ... The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and they resolved my issue. ... "
" ... The construction was solid and well designed, setup and pairing were dead simple and the app was uncomplicated and intuitive, but getting an accurate measurement was impossible. ... "
" ... For the first few months, the connection was fast and easy. ... "
" ... Set up was easy enough and it seemed to be working ok the first week. ... "
" ... Once the connection is set up w/ your phone it's extremely easy to use. ... "
" ... I followed closely the directions for positioning, installed new batteries, contacted support. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
17qardio, works, returned, return, replaced
+47%
-53%
" ... ZERO response from the manufacturer. ... "
" ... Amazon refused to send a 3rd replacement. ... "
" ... And while Amazon will get it to you really quick, you can't return it through Amazon. ... "
" ... I found it went over the return period of the buy at Amazon. ... "
" ... I returned the Qardioarm to Amazon. ... "
" ... They said it is an Amazon issue. ... "
" ... I immediately wrapped it back up in the original packaging and returned it to Amazon the very next day, Mar. ... "
" ... Manufacturing in China. ... "
Body / Design
15sleek, qardioarm, print, ease, accuracy
+67%
-33%
" ... It's very small and sleek. ... "
" ... Sleek design and looks great but just trying to use it raises your blood pressure!!!!!! ... "
" ... It is a slick looking device, when it works. ... "
" ... Easy to record results, print out and/or email to your doctor! ... "
" ... Their “innovative design“ it’s supposed to turn off the system. ... "
" ... in good lean shape. ... "
" ... I love the ease of use, the accuracy, and the sleek design. ... "
" ... The design is clean and modern. ... "
Usage / For Travel
12traveling, compact, qardio, pressure, bp
+100%
" ... Are use this device to periodically traveling check my blood pressure very accurate and great customer service ... "
" ... I have been using this for over a year and travel to europe, central america and cruises and its been one of the best friendly blood pressure machine, so easy to use and connect and understand this Qardio . ... "
" ... The device is sleek and stores nicely for traveling. ... "
" ... I travel world wide constantly and am grateful to have this compact unit that I can take literally anywhere. ... I can check my BP on the airplane while flying overseas. ... "
" ... Saves me a trip to the doctors office!! ... "
" ... It is perfect for travel, taking very little suitcase space. ... "
" ... the size is fairly compact so it’s great for traveling ... "
" ... it is very compact and I bought it as it packs well for trips. ... "
Usage / User Manual
7one, reading, customer service, cuff, compared
+14%
-86%
" ... This is not a feature, nor is the irregular heartbeat reading as you will find out in the manual, which I don't have but apparently spent a lot of money finding out the truth of. ... "
" ... As instructed in their manual, I discussed it with my doctor. ... "
" ... I finally had to purchase a manual cuff to get an accurate baseline. ... "
" ... Even took to cardiologist to sync with manual machine. ... "
" ... Customer service quoted the manual, but could offer no other help. ... "
" ... My other two manual one are still working well after 10 years. ... "
Performance
7reliable, often, app
+29%
-71%
" ... It began giving an inaccurate reading warning and trying to restart the test. ... "
" ... But there's no way to reset it. ... "
" ... The device appears to be dead even after two attempts to reset. ... "
" ... DID'T DO THE JOB! ... "
Features
7green light, feature, turn, switch, mode
+14%
-86%
" ... The light does not seem to be working. ... "
" ... Function is intermittent. ... "
" ... For a while the green light stayed on instead of coming on then going off by itself. ... "
" ... You would think if the light indicator was off, which it was, it would be off. ... "
" ... no light turns off ... "
" ... No on/off switch! ... "
Usage / Controls
6switch, start button, press, simple, display
-100%
" ... B. I have also press the “Skip” command with no correction to the problem. ... When I finally work my way to the the large round start button it stays gray and does not go green ... "
" ... Unfortunately there’s no way for me to hit the start button after I hit the machine activation as you’re not allowed to move. ... "
" ... Who had the "insight" that users somehow would prefer actually NOT having an on/off button? ... (Gee, a good old on/off button would avoid that.) ... "
" ... It doesn’t have an on-off switch for some ridiculous reason. ... "
" ... No off/on switch? ... No on/off switch! ... "
Video
4use, youtube, watching, video
+50%
-50%
" ... I went through all the instructions and online video's. ... "
" ... Waste of time, despite watching the videos on how to use the monitor, it rarely works correctly. ... "
Lagging
4often, app
-100%
" ... It began giving an inaccurate reading warning and trying to restart the test. ... "
" ... But there's no way to reset it. ... "
" ... The device appears to be dead even after two attempts to reset. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
4received, delivery, arrived, mar, item
+75%
-25%
" ... Is good and delivery is so faster ... "
" ... Loved this device after it arrived. ... "
Display
4sequence, screens, display, steps, shot
+25%
-75%
" ... It does NOT have a digital display. ... "
" ... I have been receiving on the following start up/sequence screens repeatedly: ... "
" ... Only complaint I have is that you have to wrap the monitor with the sleeve each time you put it away so will turn off properly. ... "
Body / Weight
4bp, track, qardio, measurements, keeps track
+75%
-25%
" ... even my cat stepping on the scales gave a weight of 239 pounds. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use and keeps track of your measurements. ... "
" ... Has all the features you need to record and track your BP. ... "
Usage / For Running
3workout, start, running, run, nurse
+33%
-67%
" ... I won't replace with another cardio. ... "
" ... I am headed out to the driveway to run this POS over with the car and toss it. ... "
Usage / Capacity
3two, results, product, one, know
+100%
" ... Recommended it to family. ... "
" ... however he uses TWO monitors - one for upstairs and one for downstairs. ... "
" ... Ability to have several users is a plus since two of us in the family share it. ... "
Usage / As Gift
3return, one, christmas, bought
+67%
-33%
" ... I bought one for my mom and her sisters all loved it and I ended up purchasing 2 more as gifts! ... "
" ... This Qardio Arm was a Christmas gift for my father in law. ... "
Sound
3really
+33%
-67%
" ... I could hear air hissing out as it was trying to inflate. ... "
" ... then- you don't hear from them again! ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3unit, arrived, thought, defect, cuff
-100%
" ... Obviously there is a defect. ... "
" ... 1st unit arrived defective. ... Second unit also defective. ... "
" ... Product arrived defective- would not inflate cuff. ... "
Calling
3get, call, support, phone, email
-100%
" ... Upon calling the customer support phone number, there was no answer. ... "
" ... You get an email stating how busy they are answering emails. ... "
" ... then- you don't hear from them again! ... "
Cable
3use, cuff, cables
+67%
-33%
" ... Now for the Bright Side – it is relatively small, no cables, no tubes, no base station ... "
" ... Very easy to use with no cords or tubes. ... "
Battery / Charging
3rechargeable, instead, charge, battery, qardio
-100%
" ... I tried to get in touch with the manufacturer but they wanted to charge me a $1 to text back and forth. ... "
" ... Connecting to your device the first few times seemed a bit difficult, you have to make sure the monitor is tightly rolled up to charge/turn on and off. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 14.6 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes