When it comes to devices to have in the house for health-related reasons, one should have an Oximeter along with a thermometer and also a way to take blood pressure in their home. I feel these are important.
So, how does an oximeter work? Quite easy, just put your finger in a slot and the device can detect the efficiency of oxygen in one’s blood and also small changes.
This time I am reviewing the Autsmile Automatic Rechargeable Pulse Oximeter.
And while many devices use AAA batteries or some sort of battery that needs to be replaced, this one is rechargeable!
The device is great for healthy, sports enthusiasts or those who have gotten sick or taking new medication and want to measure their SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation levels), and pulse rate with a bar graph.
But just put your finger in, click on the button to turn it on and just keep it in there for a mount 30 seconds to a minute or more to monitor your pulse and oxygen saturation. It’s easy to use.
The screen is easy to read thanks to the device’s OLED display.
Now one thing I have to emphasize, I’ve tried different Oximeters and many are close to each other, most often not the same. In fact, if I had five oximeters, I would get five different readings. So, if they are close to each other, that’s good. If one is too far from the others in reading, then probably not good. So, oximeters…there really is no accurate one and best to have another to ensure that it’s correct or similar to each other. But it’s always said that oximeters tend to produce a 2% difference (+/-). 95% is normal but if lower than 92%, it’s something to keep an eye on and also possibly contact your physician.
Overall, the biggest plus is this is rechargeable and comes with its charging cable. The other is that the reading for Sp02 and pulse rate was very similar to my others which shows consistency and that it’s not far off in terms of reading.
But nonetheless, I do recommend the Autsmile Automatic Rechargeable Pulse Oximeter. It may be a bit pricey for some at under $30, but for one that is rechargeable and accuracy, it’s definitely worth owning!
