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Microlife BP A6 BT · Photo source

Microlife BP A6 BT
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Microlife · BP

BP A6 BT

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An upper-arm monitor with Bluetooth phone synchronisation, USB PC transfer and AFib screening during automatic triple measurement.

Type
Upper arm
Users
1
App
Yes
Validated
Yes

Measuring

Type
Upper arm
Clinically validated
Yes
Irregular heartbeat detection
Yes
AFib detection or ECG
Yes
Method
Oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation with Gentle+ control. Single or AFIB/MAM triple mode selected by side switch; three measurements separated by 15 seconds produce one analysed result. Questionable measurement triggers a fourth; individual triple-mode results are not displayed. Actual first retail sale unresolved
Accuracy
Current E-V11 MDR guide gives systolic 60–255 mmHg, diastolic 40–200 mmHg and pulse 40–199 bpm; global support lists pulse 40–200. Older S-V10 guide and French maker page give blood pressure 20–280 mmHg and pulse 40–200. Static accuracy ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy ±5%; cuff-pressure display 0–299 mmHg is separate
Clinical validation
STRIDE BP accepts exact A6 BT for adult and diabetic home use by equivalence to BP A100, with referenced 2009, 2018 and 2021 studies. This does not establish separate published A6 BT trials for every special population mentioned by the maker. Blood-pressure validation and AFib screening are separate claims
Features
AFib pulse-irregularity screening active only in AFIB/MAM triple mode, not single measurement. Does not record an ECG or provide an ECG-confirmed diagnosis. Cuff-fit and arm-movement indications, LED pressure classification scale, low-battery warning, automatic switch-off and lock switch to prevent accidental activation

Cuff

Cuff fits
22–42 cm
Cuff
Current MDR guide supplies Microlife Soft Cuff M-L 22–42 cm. Optional soft cuffs S 17–22, M 22–32, L 32–42 and L-XL 32–52 cm are not all supplied. STRIDE lists validated 22–42 and 32–52 cm sizes

Connections and memory

Users
1
Readings stored
99
Bluetooth and app
Yes
Memory
One history of the last 99 dated readings, with no user selector in exact controls. First recall shows average of all stored values; older guide calls it 28A without defining a 28-day interval. Forward/backward buttons navigate history, oldest overwritten when full. Complete history can be cleared, individual saved values cannot; newly displayed reading can be excluded. Readings survive battery replacement while clock requires reset. Isolated manual wording per user does not establish two separate histories
App
Bluetooth 4.0 synchronisation with Microlife Connected Health+; connection active after measurement and can be started with forward button in standby. USB transfer to Blood Pressure Analyzer+ PC software. Both manuals specify Mini-B five-pin connector in PC-link section, while current package list calls its cable Micro USB; connector wording conflict retained. French page keeps older app OS requirements; current supported phone versions should be checked with the app
Power
Four 1.5 V AAA alkaline cells; approximately 400 measurements with new batteries, not a separate triple-cycle count. Optional Microlife DC 6 V, 600 mA adapter; French bundle list includes it despite technical table calling it optional. NiMH cells supported with external charging, not charged in monitor

Design

Display details
LCD with date/time and AFIB/MAM indicators; START/STOP, memory, time and forward/backward controls. Separate lock and single/triple switches, cuff, USB and DC sockets. IP20
Size
Current E-V11 MDR guide, French product and global support agree on 160 × 80 × 32 mm and 354 g including batteries. Older exact S-V10 guide incorrectly gives 150 × 100 × 50 mm and 580 g; conflict retained rather than transferring that table
In the box
Current MDR guide lists soft M-L cuff, cuff holder, cuff-size marker, USB cable, storage bag, diary, instructions and four AAA cells, with adapter optional. French regional list includes adapter; regional bundle differences remain qualified

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Bluetooth synchronisation with Microlife Connected Health+
  • AFib screening during automatic triple measurement
  • USB transfer to PC software

Cons

  • One shared 99-reading history without a user selector
  • AFib screening is unavailable in single-measurement mode

Closest rivals

Model
TypeUsersAppValidatedReleased
Upper arm2Yes––
Upper arm2Yes––
Upper arm–YesYes2019

Sources

  1. microlife.fr/consumer-products/blood-pressure/upper-arm-automatic/bp-a6-bt
  2. microlife.com/support/blood-pressure/bp-a6-bt-4g
  3. microlife.com/media/1004/download/IB%20BP%20A6%20BT%204G%20E-V11%20MDR%202725.p…
  4. microlife.com/media/4803/download/IB%20BP%20A6%20BT%204G%20S-V10%203123.pdf
  5. stridebp.org/device/microlife-bp-a6-bt

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