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Detailed Review of iHealth wireless oximeter

Detailed Review of iHealth wireless oximeter

In many circumstances, it is important to know your general health. Whether you are a top athlete, a person with asthma, or just trying to quit smoking and know your progress, the iHealth Oximeter PO3 oximeter is especially useful when you’re on the mop. It allows the user to be able to take his pulse in all circumstances. The pulse is an excellent indicator of the general state of health at a given time of a sick person and a good way to control the effect of your training when you are an athlete. So hold your breath, relax … We’ll take your pulse iHealth version.

Mark : iHealth LabsCategory: smart health connected healthPrice: Starting from 69.90 eurosAvailability: AvailableCompatibility: iOS and Android

Unboxing of iHealth Oximeter PO3

When we receive the product, we immediately notice that he will be of quality with his packaging is uncluttered which gives a very good impression. The user can discover, inside the outer packaging, several elements that makes up the iHealth Oximeter PO3. There is obviously theoximeter itself but also a strap, a USB cable and micro USB, a user manual and a quick user guide.

It should be noted that the documentation is written in Frenchbut also English. Overall, everything is well detailed and explained, which suggests a rather easy use of the device.

Design and ergonomics of the iHealth Oximeter PO3

The iHealth Oximeter PO3 is a very small object and therefore very practical. The brand has chosen to present us an object clean, but very effective. Indeed, he only has‘an entry for the loading the device and one button on the top in order to get started the oximeter.

Her grip is very simple and very intuitive. The smart health smart health connected object is like a simple clip with a display area on top. It suffices for the user to place your finger inside so that the oximeter can collect the data and report it to the application.

We must simply remember that the iHealth design PO3 Oximeter is uncluttered, but very intuitive. This makes it easy to use because the form makes the user understand how to use it. It’s a very good idea from the iHealth brand, which opens its product to a very large number of people, since it is not necessarily necessary to speak the language to understand how it is used.

Using the iHealth Oximeter PO3

The‘smart health connected oximeter offered by the iHealth brand presents itself as a smart health smart health connected object responding to several scenarios: for a medical, sports, recreational or simply informative use. You may have seen in a reality show that uses it to take the pulse of its candidates and therefore live in the state of nervousness of people. He presents himself as a small wireless object that simply clings to the finger of the user, results are then visible on the smartphone thanks to the associated application.

The iHealth PO3 Oximeter makes it possible to perform two precise measurements on the body of the user: his oxygen level in the blood and the pulse rate. In this way, the user can get a general idea of your health in just a few seconds. In order to be able to start up the device, the user must first perform a full charge. Thanks to the USB cable, you can charge your iHealth PO3 Oximeter in 3 hours.

The iHealth smart health connected oximeter has a interesting feature that we do not necessarily find in the other smart health connected devices on the market. It can, indeed, to be used without being necessarily smart health connected to a smartphone. In this mode, the information is displayed directly on the screen on the top of the device. In addition, the iHealth PO3 Oximeter can store just over 100 measurements in its internal memory. The user is therefore not obliged to walk with his smartphone to use the oximeter, which can be crucial in some emergencies.

In order to maximize the use of the smart health connected oximeter, download the associated application first. There are currently two available : iHealth SpO2 or iHealth MyVitals. Once the download of the associated application, it is sufficient for the user to launch the application and theoximeter turns on automatically.

The user must then place his finger inside. It is better to insert the middle finger, the index finger or the ring finger of the left hand for an optimal result. Then simply trigger the pulse measurement by selecting on the application “Start the measurement”. The oximeter then does its job and you will see the results appear quickly on the screen from your smartphone.

Application of iHealth Oximeter PO3

As said before, the iHealth PO3 Oximeter can be used with two applications developed by the iHealth brand.

The first, iHealth MyVitals, is available on Google Play for all tablets and smartphones from Android type and on theApple Store for all devices in the Apple brand. This first version is interesting since it can beuse for different smart health connected objects of the brand iHealthsuch as the blood pressure monitoring, the scales, etc.

The second application, iHealth SpO2, is only available on theApple Store, and so not on Android devices. She’s there the least complete and practical solution, since it supports only the iHealth Oximeter PO3 and gives information only on the oxygen level in the blood and the pulse rate.

These applications are quite easy to use, but it is necessary to identify oneself beforehand on the IHealth Cloud or to create an account. This account can be used with several applications of the iHealth brand as MyVitals. This gives a greater range of motion, but may seem complicated for some people facing the multitude of applications and interfaces offered by the brand.

It should also be noted that the user can also make a manual entry data collected by measurements.

The iHealth Oximeter PO3 facing the competition

The main concern for the iHealth Oximeter PO3 puts itself in a good position in front of the competition lies in his price that remains rather high (from 69.90 euros on online sales sites) compared to other oximeters that have a starting price ofabout 15 euros. On the other hand, if you opt for an oximeter at around 15 euros, you will not have the wireless function, with Bluetooth connection.

The proposed model has a rechargeable battery via USB cable and it’s there appreciable quality compared to other models that are powered by batteries. It is important to note also that the iHealth Oximeter PO3 is not intended for medical use.

As a whole, the iHealth PO3 Pulse Oximeter is a well-designed product and quality is at the rendezvous. It is small and the user can easily take it with him when traveling. Whether during an exercise or a workout, for example, each user can follow his pulse quickly and without being embarrassed. Mobile apps are nice and easy to use and have a large memory capacity since they are managed on the cloud. This is an important quality for users with chronic conditions who require long-term follow-up. Finally, its points are its simple and uncluttered design, its easy-to-use application and its stand-alone display. On the contrary, its only weak point lies in its price which remains high enough for such a small device that is used only for specific cases.

Conclusion

Good points

- - Simple and uncluttered design
  - Easy to use application
  - Standalone display
  - Rechargeable battery

Negative points

- Rather expensive
- Reduced functionality

Overview

Design and Ergonomics : Simple and clean the device and pretty, small and practical.Application : Several apps compatible with multiple iHealth devices and compatible with iOS and Android.features : Has only one feature but finds utility in several areas.use : Very easy and intuitive, easy to use for all types of people.Quality / price ratio : Quite expensive but well positioned compared to its competitors.Conclusion : Very good product, suitable for use by individuals, in a sporting, informative or follow-up for sick people.

(Review) iHealth PO3 Oximeter: Track your pulse wherever you are

Reviewed by Jeanne D

we 2017-02-17

Rating: 3.8