9 Best At-Home Blood Pressure Monitors, According to Cardiologists

If you’re someone who’s always on-the-go and can’t be bothered with charging an at-home monitor, this battery-powered one has all the basic functions without the need to plug it in all the time. Its simple, minimal buttons make it easy to use, and app connectivity offers a deeper dive into your data, which includes flagging of any irregular heart rhythm that may arise. Dr. Patwa recommends iHealth as a reputable brand for at-home blood pressure monitors.

Dr. Patwa recommends this monitor, which also has a 4.4-star rating from over 28,000 Amazon shoppers. It’s small enough to easily travel with, and can run on batteries or be plugged in to save power. “I have tried many monitors. Most were large and more expensive. This is accurate, saves data, has lighted screen which is great for night use, [and is] very easy to set up,” one user raves. “Worth more than I paid.”

For a reasonable price, this monitor is battery-powered for portability, and features a large display screen for optimal visibility. In addition to checking and storing blood pressure levels, it also detects irregular heartbeats and it only takes the push of one button to get a reading started. One Amazon shopper wrote, “I have had several of these types of products and always struggle with finding my pulse or pressure. This one finds it, gives indication and is accurate. It has an incredible data tracking, with charts and trends to send to doctors to print to take with you if needed.”

If you don’t want to splurge for the Omron Platinum but would like most of its perks, the Omron Silver is the next best thing. It also averages your readings and alerts you when they’re off, and it’s known for its accuracy thanks to its multiple data points and 360-degree cuff inflation. It also offers app connectivity which is compatible with Alexa-enabled devices.

This Omron monitor is a blood pressure and EKG monitor in one, which therein tracks systolic and diastolic blood pressures, pulse, atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, bradycardia, and sinus rhythm. The device requires the use of your smartphone—which connects it to the Omron Connect app, where all of your data is stored. The trends the app identifies can help you take detailed health information to your doctor and aid in diagnoses. Plus, the app offers heart health-related advice and information.

Most blood pressure monitors come in two pieces—the cuff and the display. This one, however, combines them with a sleek, thin screen attached to a cuff for convenience, portability, and ease of use. Your readings are delivered straight to the screen itself and the compatible app, where an unlimited number of readings can be stored and analyzed.

Great for the whole family, this simple monitor stores up to 30 measurements at a time for four users. It also features app connectivity, and simple color risk indicator graphics that make interpreting each reading a breeze. Amazon reviewers particularly love the large numbers and well-lit display, “and most important it is accurate,” one adds.