Withings, known for its advanced health tracking devices, is bridging the gap between data collection and actionable healthcare with a new feature for its Withings Plus subscription. Called Cardio Check-Up, this telemedicine service brings cardiologist-reviewed heart health insights directly to users, providing a human touch to the wealth of biometric data collected by its devices.

The Withings Plus subscription, priced at $99.95 annually, now includes four cardiologist-reviewed heart health reports per year. Users won’t engage in live consultations; instead, the service leverages Withings’ collaboration with Heartbeat Health, a provider specializing in electrocardiogram (EKG) technologies. Cardiologists review user-submitted data, collected via Withings devices like the BPM Core or ScanWatch, and deliver detailed heart health assessments.

This move addresses a critical challenge in the wearable health space: making sense of complex data. As wearables like Withings, Oura, and Whoop provide increasingly detailed insights into metrics such as heart rate variability, EKG readings, and blood pressure, users are often left wondering how to interpret the numbers. Cardio Check-Up steps in to fill that gap, turning raw data into actionable insights.

Adding a Human Perspective to Automated Health Insights

While Withings offers automated feedback and coaching tools, Cardio Check-Up emphasizes the importance of human expertise, particularly in high-stakes areas like heart health. Algorithms alone may not always capture nuanced patterns or anomalies, making professional oversight critical.

The reports delivered via Cardio Check-Up provide personalized feedback about heart rhythm irregularities, potential risks, and actionable steps for improving cardiovascular health. This partnership between AI-driven monitoring and human review reflects a growing trend in the health tech industry—balancing automation with professional care to ensure accuracy and user confidence.

The New BPM Vision: A Health Hub for the Home

Complementing the Cardio Check-Up service, Withings is also introducing the BPM Vision, an at-home blood pressure monitor priced at $129.95. Unlike traditional monitors, this device includes a built-in screen that guides users through proper measurement techniques, interprets readings, and even delivers motivational messages. It can also prompt users to log symptoms or remind them to take medications.

The BPM Vision functions almost like a personal health assistant, making blood pressure monitoring more user-friendly and actionable. Pending FDA approval, it is expected to launch in April 2025.

Beyond Data Collection: Withings’ Health Ecosystem

The release of Cardio Check-Up and BPM Vision aligns with Withings’ overarching strategy to transform wearables from simple data trackers into comprehensive health management tools. From the futuristic Omnia mirror concept, which offers full-body health tracking, to AI-driven coaching and now professional cardiologist reviews, Withings is building a system that goes beyond monitoring to actively improve users’ health outcomes.

This approach sets Withings apart in a competitive market where companies like Apple, Fitbit, and Garmin are also striving to innovate. The addition of human-reviewed services enhances Withings’ value proposition, addressing the critical need for clarity and guidance in the increasingly complex world of health wearables.

Bridging Technology and Personalized Care

Withings’ Cardio Check-Up exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to health tech: combining cutting-edge devices with accessible, expert-driven care. By integrating professional reviews into its subscription model, Withings is creating a system that not only tracks health but also helps users act on it—a crucial step toward making healthcare more proactive and personalized.

As wearables continue to evolve, Withings’ commitment to leveraging both AI and human expertise sets a promising standard for the future of digital health.