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TenOC's avatar
TenOC
Nomad
Dec 18, 2018

HP EliteBook 8730w and Bluetooth -- Blood Pressure Monitor

I have a old flip phone so talk of a smartphone is not an option.

I have a HP EliteBook 8730w windows 7 64 bit OS laptop computer.

I have never used Bluetooth.

I need a new blood pressure monitor. I thought I could find one that would connect to my laptop PC by a USB cable so I could download my BP readings to my PC. It appears that most if not all BP monitor that allow the transfer of readings use Bluetooth to download the readings to another bluetooth device ie smartphone.

Question 1. How can I tell if my HP EliteBook 8730w has a built in Bluetooth feature? I know I can buy a USB Bluetooth adapter for a few $ on ebay, but do I need one is the question.

Question 2. Any suggestion on a software program to chart my BP reading?

Question 3. Any recommendation for a Blood Pressure Monitor?
  • Tom_M1's avatar
    Tom_M1
    Explorer
    Dec 18, 2018
    Apparently the OP's computer has Bluetooth, but he will need software to interface with the blood pressure monitor.
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Dec 18, 2018
    If it has WiFi it has Bluetooth. The same chip handles both functions.

    The previous poster that linked to a review, Bluetooth 2.0 is listed under specifications.
  • bighatnohorse's avatar
    bighatnohorse
    Explorer II
    Dec 18, 2018
    Costco sells one name Microlife, about $40. and includes the USB cord and a small DVD (which i think contains the software).
    No DVD on my laptop so i had to download the app.
    Anyway, the microlife records up to 99 readings which can be downloaded to the laptop.
    And it's very accurate.
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Dec 18, 2018
    wa8yxm wrote:
    I chart with a simple spreadsheet (open office) on my Winbox.
    But I just type the numbers in.. Way easier.


    Yes, I thought about that, but since I take my BP 4 to 6 times a day and I am lazy.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Dec 18, 2018
    I chart with a simple spreadsheet (open office) on my Winbox.

    Go to settings.. if there is a bluetooth icon Looks a bit like >B but sharp angles on the B.. then click on it. if it opens and has an on/off turn it on. Then if it comes on and opens another box it's there.. NO Adapter you should NOT have the icon.

    Optional get another blue tooth device (Speaker/headset/your phone) and try to connect to the laptop's blue tooth (you will have to do the above first) if the connection is successful.. You are golden.

    But I just type the numbers in.. Way easier.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Dec 18, 2018
    A smart phone is just a small laptop that can also make telephone calls. Many solar controllers no longer have remote displays....you use your phone with an app. Homes are run by phones with an app. Your swimming upstream will become more and more difficult. Similar to being unable to read. The world is not going back to where you are now.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Dec 18, 2018
    blue-tooth is not listed in features or specs in this review

    https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/hp-elitebook-8730-w

    the BP monitor likely needs an APP on the phone to transfer the data
    PC transfer may not be option even with BT, unless there is set protocol and instructions, Excell or text file

    options:
    obtain a android smart phone or tablet
    does NOT have to be activated on a cellular plan , for the blue tooth to work
    download the APP to your device using your home wifi

    maybe BT adapter to PC will work, verify PC ability with some Documentation ?
    what does the BP monitor instructions say

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