Omron Complete Unboxing

Omron Complete Blood Pressure and ECG Unboxing.

Important note: This is not medical advice. If you have any questions about your health, please ask your doctor, not the internet. I’m just a regular user showing you what comes in the box and how I set it up for myself.

Why I chose the Omron Complete

I was looking for a blood pressure monitor that could also do ECG at home. I chose Omron because I read good feedback from people who compared their home measurements with what their doctor got. The measurements were close.

I was thinking between the Omron X7 and the Omron Complete. The X7 was on offer with a great price. It also has Afib detection (atrial fibrillation). But I went with the Complete because it has ECG as an extra feature.

We already have an Omron nebulizer (inhaler device) at home and it works really well. That made me trust the brand more.

What’s in the box

The Omron Complete comes with:

• The main blood pressure monitor unit
• Upper arm cuff (fits arms 22-42 cm)
• 4 AA batteries (included)
• Phone cradle (holds your phone while you measure)
• Storage case
• Instruction manuals (many languages)
• Blood pressure diary (paper logbook)

The box is quite large. Half the weight is probably the manuals. But the device itself feels very solid – much more solid than the cheaper blood pressure monitors I’ve tried before.

The unit has a nice handle so you can carry it around. The display is very basic compared to the Omron X7, but most of the useful features for logging are in the app anyway. Both models support the Omron Health app.

What this device can do

The Omron Complete is a 2-in-1 device:

• Blood pressure monitor – Measures systolic and diastolic pressure
• ECG recorder – Records your heart’s electrical activity in 30 seconds

The ECG function can detect:

• Possible Afib (atrial fibrillation)
• Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
• Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
• Other unclassified arrhythmias
• Normal heart rhythm

The device has a logo that says “”AliveCore.”” That’s a separate company that makes the ECG software and algorithm that filters out electrical noise and reads only your heart’s electrical impulses.

Good to know before buying

The cuff size: The included arm cuff fits arms 22 to 42 cm. I measured my arm and it’s a little bigger than 42 cm up top, but lower down near the elbow it fits. So it should work.

The ECG touch pads: There are metallic pads on the sides and bottom of the unit. You need slightly moist hands to make good electrical contact with these pads. Dry hands might not work well.

The app: You need to download the Omron Connect app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). You also need to create an Omron account. You can choose to sync your blood pressure and ECG history to the Omron cloud, or keep data only locally on your phone.

Made in Japan: The device is made in Japan, not China. The build quality feels very good.

How to use it (overview)

Here’s the basic process:

Install the 4 AA batteries (included)

Download the Omron Connect app and Pair the device to your phone via Bluetooth.

Wrap the cuff around your upper arm, about 1-2 cm above your elbow.

Sit in a comfortable chair with your back supported, feet flat on the floor, legs uncrossed.

Rest your arm at heart level.

Place your fingers on the ECG pads (thumb on top pads, other fingers on side pads).

Press start and wait until it finishes.

You can also take just a blood pressure reading without ECG, or just an ECG without blood pressure.

What I learned from using it

I’ve used this device for a few weeks now. Here’s what I noticed:

My first measurements were unusually high. I was getting worried. But after using it a few times, I learned to relax more before measuring. My readings became more normal.

Holding the ECG pads made me tense. When I hold the ECG pads, I tend to be a bit tense. That can make your blood pressure reading look worse. I get better readings when I relax my arm and don’t focus too much on the pads.

Arm cuff position matters. In my measurements video, I had the cuff placed wrong at first. You can see I started panicking a bit. Once I fixed the position, the readings improved.

The ECG shows normal for me now. After getting used to the device, my ECG readings are consistently normal.

Privacy and data

The app lets you track your measurements over time. You can choose to sync your data to the Omron cloud or keep it only on your phone.

The best part is that you can share your measurement history with your doctor easily – for both blood pressure and ECG.

What this device is NOT

This is not a replacement for going to the doctor. These home devices are nice gadgets, but they don’t replace professional medical care.

If you get concerning readings, talk to your doctor. Don’t diagnose yourself from the internet.

My experience with the unboxing

The box was not sealed with tape or stickers. There was no glue residue either. I think that’s just how they come from the factory.

The paper manuals have a nice smell – that kind of high-quality Japanese paper and ink smell. A small detail, but noticeable.

The storage case is soft on the inside with some padding. If you drop the device while it’s in the case, it has a good chance of being okay.

The device itself has a soft coating so it doesn’t slip from your hand. The buttons are clicky but not too loud.

What’s missing

The phone cradle doesn’t connect to anything electrically. It’s just a plastic stand to hold your phone while you measure. Your phone connects to the device via Bluetooth, not through the cradle.

The display is very basic. You won’t see fancy graphs or trends on the device itself. That’s all in the app.

Multi-part video series

I made this unboxing as the first video in a series:

1. Unboxing (this one)
2. Setting up the arm cuff and installing batteries
3. Connecting to the iPhone app and Bluetooth setup
4. Taking actual blood pressure and ECG measurements

You can watch only the parts you’re interested in.

Final thoughts on the unboxing

The Omron Complete feels like a high-quality medical device. It’s solid, well-built, and comes from a trusted brand. The storage case is nice for keeping everything together.

The basic display is fine because you’ll use the app for logs and history anyway. The ability to do both blood pressure and ECG in one device is convenient.

I’ll know more after using it for actual measurements. But from the unboxing alone, it looks promising.

Thanks for reading. If you have experience with this device or other blood pressure monitors, let me know in the comments.