Wellue Checkme™ O2 MAX Dynamic HR, SpO2 Blood Oxygen, Sleep Apnea Alarms: Unboxing & Review

[@SWT]

NOTE: Some of the following reviewed products are not listed in the Wellue Store anymore, but are still available (in particular, the cuff blood pressure units). You can reach these hidden products pages ONLY by using the SPECIAL BUYING LINKS below: BLOOD OXYGEN MONITORING: O2Ring™ Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/2YyRLDk O2Ring™ Buying Link for USA Customers (Wellue): bit.ly/3Iqf70k Here is the full review of the O2Ring™ smart ring: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXqkqpSFobKnitU Checkme™ O2 MAX Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3chnmwR Here is the full review of the Checkme™ O2 MAX: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goGpoa14hNyaoKM Oxylink™ Remote Oxygen Monitor Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3mIy7NZ Here is the full review of the Wellue Oxylink™ Remote Oxygen Monitor with Dynamic HR: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqXEXnZpYtl1f9k BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING: Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor with Blood Oxygen Oximeter Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3xbAY6f Here is the full review of the Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor with Blood Oxygen Oximeter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnO7e6ukn9V7iLM Wireless ECG/Blood Pressure Cuff Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3H9gHmp Here is the full review of the FDA Approved Wireless ECG/Blood Pressure Cuff: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqu5oYGInc-DY7c AirBP™ Bluetooth Manual Blood Pressure Cuff Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3Hbxnda Here is the full review of the FDA Approved AirBP™ Bluetooth Manual Blood Pressure Cuff: kzbin.info/www/bejne/marMZZqKacZ9q6c ECG MONITORING: ECG 24 Hour chest strap Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3FacSvz Here is the full review of the ECG 24 Hour chest strap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLHgoaFgbqsnLs VisualBeat™ Wearable Heart Rate ECG/EKG (Now Strap Free) Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3qoNfD2 Here is the full review of the VisualBeat™ Wearable Heart Rate ECG/EKG (Now Strap Free): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJu1h4ugqNeUpMU Portable ECG/EKG Hand Held Monitor with OLED Screen (formerly DuoEK™ S ) Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3csYSR1 Here is the full review of the Portable ECG/EKG Hand Held Monitor with OLED Screen (formerly DuoEK™ S ): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGPLcmeEYsikY7s Checkme™Pro Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3F9HA87 Here is the full review of the Checkme™Pro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4ipZJWoptyea7s Checkme™Lite Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/2YBb2UR Here is the full review of the Checkme™Lite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGSbpn2Kgd2sj9E Pulsebit™EX Personal ECG/EKG Monitor Buying Link (Wellue): bit.ly/3qsZApS Here is the full review of the Pulsebit™EX Personal ECG/EKG Monitor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqPcZ3qHhLt6mKM

[@GigglingStar]

@SWT I found your videos because I was intending to buy the Viatom/WellUe Max 2 oxygen monitoring device. I am in the UK. I am prescribed supplemental oxygen because my SPO2 drops down into the 70's frequently. I don't need to use the Oxygen 24/7. I don't suffer with Sleep Apnea. I need to be able to monitor my Oxygen levels continuously if possible. I need the equipment to be CE and /or FDA registered for medical use. I also want to be able to print out results to share with medical professionals sometimes. I do have a Laptop and an Android smartphone. Is the Viatom Max 2 the best product for my particular needs to monitor my Oxygen levels when at home or on a flight? Medically Approval is ESSENTIAL. I realised there could be something better released since that was released. I'm hoping you will be able to assist and give me your expert opinion of which product you would buy to meet my requirements. I hope you will be able to respond. Thank you. Kind regards from Giggling Star

[@SWT]

Wow, I wish I could advise you, but you are at the level of true medical equipment, and this unit is a low cost consumer device. You may want to contact medical supply companies in your area that offer gear to hospitals for monitoring their patients. It's important to realize that devices like this one are for guidance only and not trusted medical units with high accuracy. Considering your situation, I'd shy away from these cheaper units and put your trust in medically certified gear. Also, you might reach out to a professional in the field to introduce you to devices that should meet your needs. Hopefully your health insurance can assist with the cost.

[@GigglingStar]

​@@SWT Thank you for taking the time to respond. The Checkme O2 Max states it's CE registered. Also I've read a few reviews stating that Viatom products are used in Sleep Clinics in the UK. Of course, I'm only repeating what others have said and I have no idea whether those comments are from reliable sources. I did a Freedom of Information Request in an attempt to find out exactly what equipment is used by the NHS in the UK but I wasn't able to get the information I required. Anyway, I'm using the Checkme O2 Max for now and finding it very helpful. Your video was very helpful - thank you.

[@GigglingStar]

Do you have links for UK buyers? I'd like to get any discounts but also wanted to ensure you are rewarded for all your work! Thank you. 😊

[@rickperoni250]

Do you think the thumb or index finger is more accurate?

[@e1nherjar1]

Thanks for the nice review!

[@pndfreak]

I have found the Wellue Checkme Max to be wildly inaccurate. It's showing drastic drops down below 80 spo2 at night and as many as 82 drops overnight. I was so concerned that I requested a medical evaluation and my doctor prescribed an overnight spo2 test and the results were vastly different. I still had a few drops and a couple were low into the mid 80's but only for a second or so and back up it came. I cannot recommend this watch.

[@JJ-sv9kh]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much

[@grafixnetz]

Love your enthusiasm. However, you fail to mention that they use a *proprietary*, not a standard mini-USB connection, which I find totally unnecessary. If I lose the charging cable, I would need to buy a new unit. I can't charge it using one of several mini-USB cables I have connected to my charger or computer. Also, the strap is difficult to put on. Considering how many wonderful, simple, watch strap clips we have, why they went with this difficult to fasten band is beyond me. Still trying to figure out how the unit performs. I have difficulty reading the motion graph on the app, it's so tiny.

[@freewayguitar1]

Totally agree about the comfort wearing and I also bother how tiny cable is. The movement sensor is very weak. But main problem there is no calibration of spo in device, mine shows 96 - 95 when others show 99 - 98. The value can sag 78 and spike to 97 in 10 sec. it is more stable and probably more accurate on big thumb , but it is very uncomfort pressure.

[@roberthess3405]

Thanks for the informative video. I have the O2 ring by Wellvue and it works well, except that the vibration alarm no longer wakes me up. I seem to tune it out now. So I am thinking of getting the Checkme wrist monitor since it also has an audio alarm. My question to you: How loud is the audio alarm at its highest setting? Obviously not an easy question to answer without having any standard to go by. But maybe you can still give me a general idea of what to expect. Thanks a lot!

[@boredblackbelt]

Its a high pitched beep but isn't very loud. You can connect the 02 max to your phone though, and that audio alarm IS loud.

[@roberthess3405]

@@boredblackbelt Thank you for that!

[@boredblackbelt]

@@roberthess3405 no problem. It's about as loud as a digital watch beeping at the hour change. It's only that loud at the highest setting to be honest. However, the phone connects to it so you and whoever is with you should hear that no problem. The part on your finger also vibrates when your oxygen gets low, (depending on your setting). It will also alert you if your heart rate is too high or low.

[@marys7744]

Has anyone been able to use this instead of CPAP? I have a hard time with CPAP and if this can wake me up enough to breathe I would rather use this.

[@MrJBug]

I struggled with cpap for a long while, and I went thru 3 types of mask until I found one that worked for my side sleeping style. Also, make sure your cpap setting is on manual and not auto like the aleep clinics suggests...makes a world of difference. Find the right mask, set cpap on manual to the pressure that works for you, along with the proper humidity level, and keep at it. Hope this helps and take care.

[@JRESHOW]

Which version do you think is better? This one you show here are the one that’s all inclusive as a ring for $84

[@raldogtm]

I just bought one and it kept going off last night. I had to move the sensitivity to 80%, and it still went off. I have a finger O2 meter that I use in my emt jump pack and I checked it every time the sleepu went off. The difference was significant, sleepu would wake me and say that I’m at 71% and I check my other monitor and it says 96%. I don’t trust this wellvue monitor but I’ll give it another try tonight but on my thumb and we’ll see what happens.

[@markgooch1715]

How did you go with this? I am looking for a good overnight spO2 to see if I am tracking toward sleep apneas.

[@robo265]

I have the same problem it shows false readings much lower than professional devises

[@freewayguitar1]

It starting spike 98 and sag to 75 with no reason after 30> min , i found out it is more accurate on big thumb, but anyway not very well

[@kenhartwick]

I understand that a louder alarm sound requires bluetooth to my iPhone. If my phone locks, will the alarm still work? Do I have to have certain setting on my iPhone for this to make a loud alarm for O2 drops even when the phone is locked overnight?

[@wrash]

I'm thinking of using this during paragliding to see if I get Hypoxia at higher altitudes. Maybe if I get a christmas bonus ...

[@Rolley001]

Wow looks cool

[@SWT]

It's a lot of fun, especially on your toe!

[@Rolley001]

@@SWT HAHAHA

[@PaceyPimp]

Will this wake you if your o2 level is low?

[@ronalucas3692]

Have you tried wearing this with the older ring device. I am wondering if they give the same results?

[@SWT]

No, haven't tried that. Interesting idea.

[@Mejiaa775]

Which would you say works best? Ring or watch? Thank you

[@SWT]

Ring because it is closer to your blood without skin color or hair obstructing the view.

[@Evan-memo]

I have sleep opnea this may work

[@SWT]

It's a good instrument to track your blood oxygen levels to help your doctor figure out how to treat your condition.

[@Evan-memo]

@@SWT thank you

[@schan263]

Can it alarm someone who lives somewhere else? What I meant is can it be monitored remotely? It doesn't help if the person lives alone and is unconscious when the alarm went off. I need an alarm that can sent to someone remotely.

[@SWT]

Head over to GoWellue.com and look for this product: "Oxylink™ Remote Oxygen Monitor". Be sure to order it with the remote in order to transmit the readings anywhere in the world.

[@schan263]

SmartWatch Ticks That’s great! It looks like what I was looking for. I will look more into it. Thanks!

[@senthilsSwami]

One more piece of data that I should collect and start panicking about.. Gosh.. the medical wearable industry is getting crazy. :-)

[@SWT]

Haha, check out the GoBe2 and GoBe3 and start collecting calorie information too!

[@nathanielmoore9627]

Could one use this for running?

[@brianwest2775]

Would be awesome if you could wear both the CheckMe Max and the O2Ring at the same time and then compare the results as far as detections, alarms, how many artifacts, etc. I read one comment that said the results were quite different in that the CheckMe caught many more events. They both measure every second but Checkme records data at 2 second instead of the O2Ring's every 4 seconds but the CheckMe has more battery so could use a faster processor and do more complex analysis, or they could be exactly the same software routines and accuracy. I just don't know. CheckMe has FDA Clearance through a 510k but O2Ring is only registered, which means that the FDA has not reviewed anything at all. Could that mean that there is a significant difference? I just don't know.

[@anthonyrispin9778]

Are these medical grade approved.

[@mikeh704]

From the User Manual, ". . . not intended for diagnosis or treatment purpose . . ."

[@mainer211]

Thanks for these videos. One thing I can't figure out - compared to the O2Ring, is there any difference besides the battery life?

[@SWT]

I think it's just the battery life, but check the GoWellue.com website carefully for other possible differences. The O2 MAX has a larger battery, of course, so battery life is longer.

[@muzikmon2267]

Will this work very good if you're doing sports? Also did you look at your oxygen? They tell you you have an issue if it goes below 95 Your oxygen has not risen above 94 hover around 93 either the product is not accurate or you have an oxygen problem.

[@Fraukie_H]

I recognized that too. But in the reports he showed us his SpO2 looked mostly ok (apnea events excluded of course). Maybe he had cold hands, then it can show low readings) Mine (I have the "little brother", the CheckmeO2) also tends to show "false or at least questionable" low readings when my blood pressure is REALLY low. For both it is hard to blame the device, just like when while sleeping you managed to put your arm under your body (those times when you wake up and the arm "tingles" or even hurts and doesn't wanna move like you want for a few minutes until it gets enough blood again). Also: Even though you are right, that the SpO2 should not go lower than 94% if you are healthy I read that heavy smokers can have a "normal" SpO2 between 90 and 94 (even if 90 does not sound healthy already). But I also read that most pulse oxymeters can't tell the difference between oxygen and carbon monoxide so either it does not recognize lower readings in smokers or the "lower normal SpO2 in smokers" is not the result from having carbon monoxide in the blood but from lung damage already but in that case it would be weird to talk of "normal SpO2" since I doubt that smokers just need less oxygen :) But long story short: If not defect and used properly the sensor is quite accurate. I wore mine while being monitored in hospital or using that one I have at work and the readings are always very similar. Fun fact: On a house call I even used mine on a patient of mine, a little Chihuahua lady with a mild heart problem, showed it over her shaved tiny front leg and got a plausible reading ;)

[@jojon8308]

I bought the ring model for my mom who is on oxygen 24/7 , but the battery only last like 8 or 10 hours, it has an alarm for low oxygen but not for low heart rate. This would be a nice upgrade, the only thing the ring costs about $120 and this it’s double the price, but it might be worth the price. About the app, like any other Bluetooth sometimes you have to reboot the app to connect to to ring, no biggie

[@SWT]

Good points. That's why they went with a larger unit and bigger battery. Nice that all the alarms are there now.

[@elaineinnz]

From your video I understand that this device is much newer than the o2 ring? did you find this device to be just as comfortable to wear all night vs the ring? I'm just wondering if that bulky wrist part may become annoying or sweaty

[@SWT]

It took a bit to get used to, but the added battery life is great. I didn't find it difficult to sleep with at all.

[@himodesweet6726]

Sir please i lost the charge cable ..i am in the middle east country and its so hard to find it could uou please told me what is the name of end cable name which connected to this devis i am trying to use phone cable or type c cable its not work also i can not bye it online ..we dont have amazon or ebay sore in my country

[@sheldons231]

The worst strap ever, and outrageously expensive to replace. Why can't they make just a regular watch strap that is easier to adjust, and will stay on your wrist if you move when you sleep. Not a bad idea but poorly implemented

[@fradical3]

the oxygen sensor is on the finger or on the wrist?

[@SWT]

The sensor os in the finger and the big battery and display are worn around the wrist. Thanks for asking.

[@fradical3]

@@SWT I want it to monitor only the sleep, this product or the o2ring is recommended to me, thanks and forgiveness for my bad english

[@SWT]

If all you want to monitory is really just your sleep, then get this and stick it under your mattress. Works great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3OXp5umha1smbM If you can afford the Oura ring, it's really powerful. You get a lot more than just sleep monitoring. The O2Ring is great, but that's it's real value, monitoring blood oxygen.

[@patrickhall7884]

Hi. Any chance you're not using this anymore and would sell it on to me? I just can't afford the price of a new one. Thanks

[@SWT]

Sorry, but as I'm sure you've seen in multiple videos here, I often use the products over and over in comparison reviews or update reviews. I only have one of each, so I can't sell them. Check eBay if you need one at a lower price.

[@patrickhall7884]

@@SWT Thanks for replying. Cool I understand. I cant find any used ones on Ebay which is odd hey. Would have thought there would be a few available

[@extendedp1]

I watched this video a few days ago, and I forgot if you mentioned this… Can the Checkme send a Bluetooth alert to a connected Android phone in another room, if the O2 level drops? A family member wears oxygen at night, but their cannula falls off frequently, so I am always going in their room to check on them, and reinsert their oxygen. I don’t sleep well because of this. If I was able to have a device open in my room, showing me their O2 percent live, and then hopefully sounding an alarm if it falls, that would be so useful for me. Thanks for the video!

[@brianwest2775]

Wellue has a device specifically for remote monitoring of a patient anywhere in the world.

[@superluigiodyssey1337]

Cool

[@SWT]

Yea, these things are getting better and better. Early Borg technology awaiting implant in Captain Picard in fuzz's 125 years or so.

[@EPBF1]

You oxygen is low at 92 do you have Copd curious

[@SWT]

I have an overactive talking syndrome (OATS) -- just made it up -- and when I'm having a talking attack I don't keep enough breath in as it all goes out in words, hence a lower SpO2. I recover when I shut up.

[@jonathanw6873]

@@SWT thats impossible

[@michaezell4607]

I couldn't even activate the device because you can't even read the password on the back of the display to enter it into the app and since there's no power button there's no way to turn it on. This was a waste of two hundred dollars.

[@brianwest2775]

To read small print, use the camera on your phone on macro mode. In this video there was a power button to turn it on. For o2ring just put it on you finger, I thought, but I think that it has a button too.

[@robo265]

Mate it’s not reliable

[@jonathanw6873]

My point is , this is a really really bad product, its completely inaccurate

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Is there a reliable device for the blood ox monitoring at night?

[@hewol9606]

Rt

[@SWT]

th!

[@jonathanw6873]

Do you really think your blood oxygn is 94? you shoullld probably check that out\

[@jamescampolo7824]

How much do you they pay you for your Bull Shit?!? No one gets that excited over any device that is not on the payroll.

[@fuuz642]

i will need one in like 125 years or so, when I get really old sick and bored I guess. now get back to reviewing stuff that is cool & funny mr. Ticks

[@SWT]

Congrats on being so young.

[@fuuz642]

@@SWT thanks

[@LucyLucy-]

Ah, yes, because only “old” people get sick. 🙄😂