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ZDNET reports how Hilo flagged hypertension when Apple Watch didn’t

Piotr Kudela • 2 Mar 2026 • 1 min read
ZDNET reports how Hilo flagged hypertension when Apple Watch didn’t
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In his article “The Apple Watch missed my hypertension — but this blood pressure wearable caught it immediately”, ZDNET senior contributing editor Adrian Kingsley-Hughes shares a personal test of Hilo after not receiving any hypertension notifications from Apple Watch.

Kingsley-Hughes describes how Hilo’s throughout-the-day measurements highlighted signs of hypertension quickly, and reviews the day-and-night tracking experience, including calibration with the included cuff and how results appear in the app. The piece also notes practical trade-offs — such as the need for regular calibration and a paid subscription after the first year to access the full depth of data — while emphasising Hilo’s role as a dedicated blood pressure monitor rather than a general-purpose smartwatch feature.

Read the full story on ZDNET → The Apple Watch missed my hypertension — but this blood pressure wearable caught it immediately

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Piotr Kudela

Health Content Editor, Hilo by Aktiia

Piotr Kudela is Health Content Editor at Hilo by Aktiia. Since joining Aktiia in July 2022, he has worked on health content focused on blood pressure monitoring, cardiovascular health and patient education. He works with medical reviewers, product specialists and internal experts to help make articles clear, accurate and useful for readers.
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