Homiee was kind enough to send me the new model of their blood pressure monitor.The package is a simple cardboard box, and contains the pressure monitor, the arm cuff and the instruction manual. Very essential.
The device looks like a small box about 10 by 10 by 6.5 centimeters, with an inclined upper surface that allows a good view of the large 3.4" display. A nice light blue border that matches the blue light of the display contours the upper border of the monitor.
Below the display there are three buttons: one to consult the measurements stored in memory, one to start the measurement and one to set the time, date and to select the user who is using the device. The buttons are impermeable to liquids and dust, an important factor that could prolong the life of the appliance.
The cuff is suitable for limbs with a diameter between 22 and 36 centimeters: this means that you may have some problems using it on small children or bodybuilders with massive biceps. For everyone else it's okay (even for me, who certainly don't have a thin arm).
The device works with 4 AAA batteries (not included in the package) or with an external power supply (optional) and can be used by two different people. It is in fact possible to select user 1 or user 2 before performing the measurement, in order to keep a per-user log of the measurements using the internal memory of the device, which stores 90 measurements for each user.
The pressure measurement is quite rapid and takes less than a minute: as soon as it is finished the result will appear on the blue backlighted display, together with the heart rate count and the pressure value classification according to WHO standards.
The measurement is always very precise, and even when repeating them at a short interval the device maintains a certain consistency of values. Compared to the other monitors I have (an Omron and a Beurer) this Homiee is the one that gives me the most constant values (with less oscillation).
Homiee states that the precision range of this device is ±3mmHg which is pretty high.
The possibility of switching off the appliance by pressing the central button is excellent (other models switch off by themselves after a certain period of inactivity, which is a waste of battery juice).
The only flaw I could find is the lack of a carrying case to transport and/or store the pressure monitor, but considering its price you can turn a blind eye, especially in virtue of the very precise and reliable measurements.
You can buy this device at Amazon:
