Xiaomi launches blood pressure monitor in partnership with Silicon Valley’s iHealth Labs

Xiaomi today will launch its first ever healthcare product, a smart blood pressure monitor. The sphygmomanometer, or blood pressure cuff, and accompanying phone dock was made in partnership with US-based iHealth Labs.

The device will go on sale in China exclusively on Xiaomi’s official website for RMB 199 (US$32). iHealth also sells a blood pressure monitor in Apple stores, which costs RMB 799 (US$130) in China.

Xiaomi promises the blood pressure monitor will be easy to use and meets all the necessary professional medical standards and certifications. The app, customized for Xiaomi, tracks blood pressure, heart rate, average pulse and more on a real-time chart, then make recommendations for improvement.

A Xiaomi spokesperson told Tech in Asia the blood pressure monitor can be used on other Android devices, but it is best suited for Xiaomi smartphones.

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Last week, Xiaomi Ventures announced a US$25 million investment into iHealth Labs. iHealth, while a officially a Silicon Valley-based company, is actually a spin off of China-based Andon Health. iHealth Labs makes a full suite of home healthcare products, such as wireless scales, fitness devices, and glucometers.