Omron HEM-650 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS (Advanced Positioning Sensor)

It took me a little while to get the knack of how to correctly place the monitor over my heart but once I got it right it was a breeze to use! The monitor is easy to read. I'm very pleased with this product.

Checking blood pressure at grocery story or pharmacy or at Doctor's office is not alway that convinent. So, I bought this little gadget. I am amazed how easy it is to use. I like the automatic start featuer. It start measuring after sensing you have placed your arm in the right place.

I have not calibrated it with Doctor's finding, however, I'll take the device to Doctor's office and make sure what this little thing tells me is correct.

This item (Omron HEM-650) is difficult to use. It has to be lined up just right in a certain location near the heart and the elbow held in place with your other hand, to avoid movement. In that odd position it's no wonder you have to hold on. In my view this device is definitely not designed with people in mind, especially older folks. This is not a simple strap on and start device, as most others are. For that reason alone I would not rate it with any stars at all, if given that option.

Worked ok for first couple of weeks. I think i am going to have to return it. That positioning sensor is very difficult to get just right. I'm disapointed, I delibertly shopped for Omron because I have other Omron products and they work just fine.

Zondra Brownlee

This item is a lot better than the previous omron that I have. No guessing on how high or how low I should position my wrist to my chest. This one gives me an accurate reading so far.