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This Tiny Device is Changing the Lives of Thousands of Brits

London – 10 December 2025 | Advertorial updated 12 hours ago

The Silent Problem Affecting Millions of UK Adults

High blood pressure is a major health concern, with around one in three adults in the UK affected. Traditional cuff-based measurements are perceived by many as cumbersome or uncomfortable. Some even experience slight stress, which in turn can falsify the readings. Many therefore completely forgo regular measurements. Instead, they rely on occasional readings at their GP’s office or on their own devices, which are often not reliably calibrated. However, blood pressure fluctuates considerably throughout the day. A single snapshot is usually not enough to detect health risks early. This can have serious consequences. Medical decisions are often based on incomplete or inaccurate data, which in case of doubt can lead to incorrect treatment.

A New Solution from Switzerland Makes Monitoring Easier Than Ever

Recently, a technology was developed that significantly eases the daily life of people with blood pressure problems. It’s called Hilo and is worn on the wrist like a smartwatch. Its advantage: measurement occurs completely automatically and entirely discreetly.
An optical sensor detects tiny changes in the pulse shape of the arteries through the skin. Based on this, specially developed artificial intelligence calculates blood pressure: precisely, continuously, and without any active effort. It’s the same technology used in NHS hospitals, but miniaturised for private use. Hilo measures blood pressure approximately 25 times daily: during breakfast, at work, during exercise, or whilst sleeping. Users don’t need to do anything. Measurement occurs in the background, unobtrusively and reliably.

 

Due to high demand, Hilo is currently only available in selected regions across the UK.

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What Makes Hilo So Special?

While conventional cuffs usually only record one or two readings per day, Hilo provides a comprehensive picture over the entire course of the day. This multitude of measurement points opens up new possibilities in medical assessment:
  • How does blood pressure react to movement or stress?
  • Are there noticeable fluctuations during the day?
  • Is the current medication appropriately dosed?
  • How does blood pressure behave at night?

With real, everyday data, risks can be better identified and therapies can be adjusted more precisely

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Experts See Great Potential

Dr. Viktor Heinz from Charité Berlin has looked closely at Hilo. His conclusion:

„The risks and consequences of hypertension are well established, yet many individuals remain undiagnosed or insufficiently treated, partly due to challenges in routine blood pressure assessment. Cuffless and continuous monitoring approaches offer new opportunities: they complement conventional diagnostics, particularly 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and provide both patients and clinicians with deeper and more realistic insights into blood pressure patterns and overall cardiovascular health.“

Become one of over 100,000 happy Hilo wearers!

“Hilo is a great way to keep across my blood pressure and I love reviewing the analytics.”
Thom Evans, former international rugby player

“Learn when your blood pressure is elevated or within normal range, look to shape your life and your treatment around this information – by taking this data to your GP.”
Dr Zoe Williams, NHS general practitioner in London

“The band is lightweight and waterproof. It is synced with a cuff periodically to ensure accurate readings. Both the band and the supplied cuff sync effortlessly via bluetooth to the app. The app has very informative and easy to read data. It is illuminating to see intraday trends in the readings. I have checked readings from time to time with a traditional bp cuff device and they match.”
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Verified Quality Clinically Validated

Hilo’s technology is based on over 20 years of research and has been scientifically validated in several studies*. It meets the highest medical standards: 

  • CE-certified as a Class IIa medical device 
  • FDA-approved as the first cuffless blood pressure watch with OTC clearance in the USA 
  • ISO 81060-2 – the international standard for blood pressure measurement 
  • Over 11 billion measurements by real users worldwide

The Best Part: You Can Try Hilo Risk-Free

Hilo can be tried risk-free for 30 days. If you are not satisfied, you can simply return the device – no questions asked.

  • Available Colours: Black, Silver, Rose, and Green 
  • Battery Life: approx. 15 days 
  • Waterproof: up to 50 metres 
  • Calibration: 1× monthly with the enclosed cuff (Duration: approx. 5 minutes)
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About Hilo

Hilo is a Swiss medical technology company that specialises in continuous blood pressure monitoring. The company works closely with doctors and clinics in Europe and the USA and currently supports over 100,000 active users.

Disclaimer: Hilo is a CE-certified Class IIa medical device and FDA-approved. Consult your doctor before making treatment decisions based on Hilo measurements. The information provided in this article does not replace medical advice.

*All studies, validation data, and scientific sources used can be found at: hilo.com/uk/science