ViATOM Bluetooth Pulse Oximeter Approved UK Built-in Offline Storage, Oxygen Monitor finger Adults for Heart Rate Blood Oxygen Saturation Includes Carrycase and Lanyard, Free APP

I was looking for a device that could constantly measure oxygen levels, due to sleep apnea. This device works really well and has provided valuable information when using the app as the app records the minimum oxygen reading. It has been noted that the device needs to be removed from the finger for the app to save the readings, but other than that, it has been working really well. The device can also be used with some other health apps too.

Fantastic device with easy to use app, and saved history and sharing PDF data. Perfect for monitoring my child's sleep apnoea

First impressionsThe build quality is what you would probably expect from a device in this price range. The device is more expensive than others due to the Bluetooth option. I paid £25.99 which is about £10 more than for similar devices without a Bluetooth option.There are two different device colours. Blue for the EU and grey for the UK. I'm in the UK and was sent the grey version. No idea what the difference between them is.These are the main details written on the label on the back of the device:Fingertip OximeterWellue Viatomwww.viatomtech.comModel PC-60FWDate: 2020-12Rating: IP22The IP22 rating apparently means this:Protected from touch by fingers and objects greater than 12 millimetres.Protected from water spray less than 15 degrees from vertical.On the back of the box it says that the device was manufactured by Shenzhen Creative Industry Co. Ltd in China.Box contents1. Oxygen Meter2. Carry pouch3. Lanyard4. Device instructions - for standard models4. Bluetooth connectivity and app guide6. Pair off AAA batteriesThe carry pouch is made of a type of thin synthetic suede with a draw string at the top. Very basic but will protect the device. I will probably look to find an alternative at some point if I can be bothered later.Using the deviceIt was easy to get the batteries in and powering up the unit is as easy as putting a finger inside.Due to the auto wake feature it means the device is always in stand by mode which will eventually drain the batteries. The instructions say to remove the batteries if the device is not going to be used for seven days.The button on the front has three functions.1. Without a finger inserted; the button displays the previous 12 readings.2. With a finger inserted; the button rotates the display. There are four different orientations.3. With a finger inserted and after a long press; the button reveals a settings screen where you can turn off the reading beeps and alter the alarm levels of both the oxygen and the low and high pulse rates.I had no trouble taking readings myself. My hands are warm and dry and I think they are quite normal looking. I did try it on my elderly father and he struggled with it. Even though he put his fingers in exactly as I did, it took him so much longer to get a reading. I tried this with a variety of his fingers and they all had the same issue. As I bought the device for myself I'm not going to let this issue affect my rating but it is something to be aware of.The device appears to work by shining a red LED though your finger. You get a glimpse of the red light as you take your finger out. During normal operation this red light is not visible.The instructions give a hint on how you can prove that the device is taking accurate readings. They suggest that you could hold your breath for over 50 seconds which should result in lower oxygen blood levels being read. I tried this and my levels did noticeably drop.The Android appName: ViHealthDeveloped by: ViatomVersion (at time of review): 2.72.0Permissions required: Location and StorageIt was quite straightforward to install and connect up to the device to the app. As long as Bluetooth is enabled on the phone the app should connect to the device without any difficulties. The device just appears and you click on it. If Bluetooth is disabled on the phone the app can be started in an offline mode. The app offers to open the Android setting page so you can enable Bluetooth.After taking readings they drop into the app and then can be accessed in the history section. New readings are highlighted with bold text. After they have been viewed the bold text reverts back to standard text. Readings can be deleted by sliding them to the side and then clicking on the big red delete button.It's possible to examine each reading session's data in detail but it remains a separate data set. There is an overview display on the history tab but to examine detailed measurements from the readings you need to go into the individual datasets. Notes can be added to each dataset. This is done via an edit button.Exporting from the app is quite poor. The only export option in version 2.72.0 is via screen shots of the individual dataset graphs. There is no option to export raw data for Excel in the Android version. No CSV export is provided. I was quite disappointed by this.On Google Play this app is listed as not being available to users in Europe. I'm in the UK but this did not stop me from installing the app. This might be something to do with GDPR and the permissions the app required. It needs storage and location permissions. I did not have to sign up for anything or give any personal details. I expect my location and readings are being stored in a big Chinese database which is probably totally against the GDPR regulations.ConclusionsI'm happy to recommend but really can't give it top marks due to the lack of a raw data export feature in the app. Knocking one star off for this.Having fingers that the device can't read from would be a big negative point. Luckily I have the right type of fingers! If you run into finger reading issues just send it back and look elsewhere but I suspect that most of these devices use similar technology so might also have similar issues with your fingers.Hope this review helps.

Arrived earlier than stated. Does the job and app easy to use and retrieve data. Great item

This is very accurate and I do rely on it for daily use.Have bought many others in the past but feel this one is of more reliability. Easy to use does what it's needed to do. I think you can link it to an app which I havent needed to so can't review on that. Easy to use on adult and children. Can silence the beeping if needed and can set the alarms for your own measurements if to high or low readings

Nice, simple device and easy to install and use app.

Very quick on next day delivery, as promised. Very simple to set up: just put the supplied batteries in and clip it on a finger. The pulse oximeter will switch itself on and give a reading. It will switch itself off when removed. Using the android app was simple, (blue-tooth version only) and for those worried about permissions - my Kindle App has the same permissions! The ability to record traces on the app was very beneficial when consulting with my GP about exercise regimes and showing recovery times etc. A few things to note - (i) if your hands are cold then the reading may be inaccurate, (ii) if you suffer from poor circulation in your fingers (white finger syndrome/Raynauds etc) then the reading will vary if you leave the device on your finger for longer than about 10-15 seconds. You can check this by removing the device and looking for a colour change on your finger. I found it necessary to make a few different finger selections for consistent readings of over 15 seconds if my hands were cold.

Works consistently, clear display, connection to phone app very quick and reliable. Can produce a detailed report of oxygenation and pulse rate recorded over minutes and maybe hours. Amazing for the price. Very useful for those with chronic cardiorespiratory problems.