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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

Website Editor, Growth Marketing by Aktiia

Piotr Kudela joined Aktiia in July 2022 as a data science and digital marketing specialist. Prior to this, Piotr undertook consultancy work for clients including Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices and Jardiance. Piotr completed his MSc studies in management/IT at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology in Poland. Upon graduation, he worked in a range of roles where he specialised in website design, specifically managing and expanding online website traffic. Through this work he developed expertise in on-page optimisation, marketing campaigns and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).