Garmin Index BPM, Smart Blood Pressure Monitor, FDA-Cleared…
$149.99
Check in with your body more often with the clinically validated, easy-to-use Index™ BPM smart blood pressure monitor (Index BPM is for people 18 years or older. It is not available in all regions). It’s just one more way Garmin helps you see a more complete picture of your health. When used properly, it delivers accurate blood pressure and heart rate readings you can view on the built-in display. Your readings can be optionally synced to your Garmin Connect™ account via Wi-Fi® technology, so you can see readings, history and trends in the Garmin Connect app on your compatible smartphone. You can also get reports in the Garmin Connect app to share with your health care provider. This comfortable cuff fits a wide range of arm sizes and includes user-replaceable batteries that last up to 9 months. FDA-cleared and clinically validated upper-arm blood pressure monitor delivers accurate systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements and heart rate readings when used properly (Index BPM is for people 18 years or older. It is not available in all regions.) Compact, all-in-one device features an integrated display to view readings and can be taken anywhere Readings can be optionally synced to your Garmin Connect account via Wi-Fi technology; view readings, history and trends in the Garmin Connect app on your compatible smartphone Easily create and view 7-day, 4-week and 1-year reports in the Garmin Connect smartphone app and export them to a PDF to share directly with your health care provider via email or in person Adjustable cuff fits a wide range of arm sizes (9–17” [22–42 cm] circumference) Eligible for purchase using flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts Up to 16 users can sync their own Garmin Connect accounts and view their own stats Battery life: up to 9 months; includes 4 user-replaceable AAA batteries
Price: $79.99 - $149.99 (as of May 08, 2025 04:29:16 UTC – Details)
Customers say
Customers find the blood pressure monitor simple to use and convenient, with good design and readability. They appreciate its functionality, with one customer noting seamless integration with the Garmin Connect app. However, accuracy and value for money receive mixed feedback – while some find it accurate and worth the money, others report readings varying by 25-30 points and consider it not worth the cost. Moreover, the device’s sync functionality is problematic, with customers reporting issues with WiFi connectivity.
11 reviews for Garmin Index BPM, Smart Blood Pressure Monitor, FDA-Cleared…
Ben V –
Helped me track and lower my BP
I don’t really understand the negative reviews on this one. Always works great for me and seems to give very accurate readings that are very close to the numbers I get at doctors offices. Never has any issues syncing and it’s really nice to have all my fitness stats in one place.
Leah Lemmons –
Heart Rate Data and Flawless Syncing
The Garmin heart rate monitor works flawlessly. The data syncs smoothly and instantly to my Garmin profile, which makes tracking workouts super easy. It’s comfortable to wear, accurate, and just does its job without fuss—exactly what I needed.
Craig H. –
Great for communicating with doctor.
Unfortunately I have had to get one of these. I have been part of the Garmin ecosystem and like being able to share the readings with my doctor once a month or so by email. It’s really simple to generate the data file from Garmin Connect and download it and attach it to a communication with my doctor.
MH –
Really Disappointed. Inaccurate and inconsistent
I’ve used several different home BP monitors over the past decade. When my most recent one fell victim to a high impact incident with the floor, I jumped at the chance to replace it with the Garmin Index BPM. The chance to add my BP metrics to the collection of vitals in the Garmin ecosystem along with the expectation of quality and reliability convinced me to overlook the premium price point and a few negative reviews about accuracy..Oh how I was disappointed! The clever design of the angled face is annoying in practice. Rather than allowing the cuff to be wrapped around the body for a compact travel package, the angled face means that the cuff is bunchy and loose. The design of other cuffs I’ve used have a serious advantage for portability.But most troubling by far was the accuracy of the BP readings themselves. Multiple back to back readings with no other changes produced wildly different results. The readings would consistently vary by 25-30 points! Inconsistency was the only thing consistent about this cuff. Yes, I have also used the feature for 3 readings to average and yes, I’m very familiar with the importance of placement position. Comparing side by side readings at the same time with a different BP cuff, the Garmin BPM was all over the place and even the averages of readings were not in line with the other cuff or manual readings (the old school way). My experience unfortunately echoes that of others reviews that have found the BPM to be consistently inaccurate.After a month of trying to make it work, I have returned the unit. I will not buy another, and I would not recommend to others. I would go even further to recommend several alternatives (all of them cheaper) instead.
Me –
Expensive, but it gets the job done
It seems to work okay for taking blood pressure, but the reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that I have had issues syncing the readings with the Garmin Connect app. I would also say wait for this to go on sale, as the base price is a bit excessive.
KR Hood –
Easy To Track Blood Pressure
Set up takes a bit. If you’re trying to do two people it isn’t intuitive… But you can pair 6 people to this so darn good. Seems pretty accurate. Decent value for the money,!!
Roi –
I’m loving it so far
Just got it, it’s easy to use and helps you complete a better tracking of your overall health.It’s small and easy to store away or take with you on trips.I’ll try and update in a couple of months if anything changes.Disclaimer- I don’t know if it’s the best product on the market in terms of overall accuracy and connectivity but the fact that it syncs with my Garmin and the rest of my activities is the reason I bought it.
Gustavo –
Think twice before paying top dollar
I have 4 blood pressure devices.Nothing absolutely nothing beats the manual one.That means this one Index BPM, which costs over 150 dollars, is an expensive device that will give wrong readings.Not even mention that it is not rechargeable!!! For 150 bucks!!!The Display is quite low quality and size.I have the one for 60 bucks, the wrist device for 40, and the manual for 25.Even if you change the batteries, make sure you properly use it to get your numbers.My recommendation is to get one, buy brand-new batteries, and check it against the manual one or your nurse one.If the readings are consistently off, it means you properly put it in your arm as the picture and instructions say, go and return it as soon as possible, and get another one until you get the device that actually has no deviation.3 starts because it doesn’t come with a cover. It is severely overpriced, and it doesn’t have the quality and especially the accuracy that you will expect from Garmin.Design 5/5Price. 2/5Quality 4/5Accuracy 3/5Display 2/5Batteries, not rechargeable 1/5Color 5/5Connectivity 5/5This product, based on its design and accuracy, should be around 40 dollars.
Katie69 –
Very pleased with this. Links with Garmin connect on my phone and I have the watch and scales. I use myfitnesspal and it links up too. Very pleased with it as it does 3 readings one minute apart and uses that
The Crow –
Device works well and its spot on.
Tomas Lund Sorensen –
Doesn’t check for AFIB.Doesn’t sync to Garmin Connect as easily as watches do.Limited functionality compared to brands dedicated to manufacturing BP machines.
Ben V –
Helped me track and lower my BP
I don’t really understand the negative reviews on this one. Always works great for me and seems to give very accurate readings that are very close to the numbers I get at doctors offices. Never has any issues syncing and it’s really nice to have all my fitness stats in one place.
Leah Lemmons –
Heart Rate Data and Flawless Syncing
The Garmin heart rate monitor works flawlessly. The data syncs smoothly and instantly to my Garmin profile, which makes tracking workouts super easy. It’s comfortable to wear, accurate, and just does its job without fuss—exactly what I needed.
Craig H. –
Great for communicating with doctor.
Unfortunately I have had to get one of these. I have been part of the Garmin ecosystem and like being able to share the readings with my doctor once a month or so by email. It’s really simple to generate the data file from Garmin Connect and download it and attach it to a communication with my doctor.
MH –
Really Disappointed. Inaccurate and inconsistent
I’ve used several different home BP monitors over the past decade. When my most recent one fell victim to a high impact incident with the floor, I jumped at the chance to replace it with the Garmin Index BPM. The chance to add my BP metrics to the collection of vitals in the Garmin ecosystem along with the expectation of quality and reliability convinced me to overlook the premium price point and a few negative reviews about accuracy..Oh how I was disappointed! The clever design of the angled face is annoying in practice. Rather than allowing the cuff to be wrapped around the body for a compact travel package, the angled face means that the cuff is bunchy and loose. The design of other cuffs I’ve used have a serious advantage for portability.But most troubling by far was the accuracy of the BP readings themselves. Multiple back to back readings with no other changes produced wildly different results. The readings would consistently vary by 25-30 points! Inconsistency was the only thing consistent about this cuff. Yes, I have also used the feature for 3 readings to average and yes, I’m very familiar with the importance of placement position. Comparing side by side readings at the same time with a different BP cuff, the Garmin BPM was all over the place and even the averages of readings were not in line with the other cuff or manual readings (the old school way). My experience unfortunately echoes that of others reviews that have found the BPM to be consistently inaccurate.After a month of trying to make it work, I have returned the unit. I will not buy another, and I would not recommend to others. I would go even further to recommend several alternatives (all of them cheaper) instead.
Me –
Expensive, but it gets the job done
It seems to work okay for taking blood pressure, but the reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that I have had issues syncing the readings with the Garmin Connect app. I would also say wait for this to go on sale, as the base price is a bit excessive.
KR Hood –
Easy To Track Blood Pressure
Set up takes a bit. If you’re trying to do two people it isn’t intuitive… But you can pair 6 people to this so darn good. Seems pretty accurate. Decent value for the money,!!
Roi –
I’m loving it so far
Just got it, it’s easy to use and helps you complete a better tracking of your overall health.It’s small and easy to store away or take with you on trips.I’ll try and update in a couple of months if anything changes.Disclaimer- I don’t know if it’s the best product on the market in terms of overall accuracy and connectivity but the fact that it syncs with my Garmin and the rest of my activities is the reason I bought it.
Gustavo –
Think twice before paying top dollar
I have 4 blood pressure devices.Nothing absolutely nothing beats the manual one.That means this one Index BPM, which costs over 150 dollars, is an expensive device that will give wrong readings.Not even mention that it is not rechargeable!!! For 150 bucks!!!The Display is quite low quality and size.I have the one for 60 bucks, the wrist device for 40, and the manual for 25.Even if you change the batteries, make sure you properly use it to get your numbers.My recommendation is to get one, buy brand-new batteries, and check it against the manual one or your nurse one.If the readings are consistently off, it means you properly put it in your arm as the picture and instructions say, go and return it as soon as possible, and get another one until you get the device that actually has no deviation.3 starts because it doesn’t come with a cover. It is severely overpriced, and it doesn’t have the quality and especially the accuracy that you will expect from Garmin.Design 5/5Price. 2/5Quality 4/5Accuracy 3/5Display 2/5Batteries, not rechargeable 1/5Color 5/5Connectivity 5/5This product, based on its design and accuracy, should be around 40 dollars.
Katie69 –
Very pleased with this. Links with Garmin connect on my phone and I have the watch and scales. I use myfitnesspal and it links up too. Very pleased with it as it does 3 readings one minute apart and uses that
The Crow –
Device works well and its spot on.
Tomas Lund Sorensen –
Doesn’t check for AFIB.Doesn’t sync to Garmin Connect as easily as watches do.Limited functionality compared to brands dedicated to manufacturing BP machines.