Beurer BM 28 Blood Pressure Monitor

The Beurer BM 28 Blood Pressure Monitor is an upper arm blood pressure monitor for measuring your blood pressure and pulse at home, including during pregnancy. It wraps a universal cuff around the upper arm and, at the touch of a button, records your systolic and diastolic pressure along with your pulse — giving you a simple way to keep track of readings between antenatal or other clinic visits, following the plan your healthcare provider has set out for you.

Its stand-out feature is a patented Rest Indicator with Hemodynamic Stability Diagnostics (HSD), developed with the FIMT in Germany (EP 1 673 009). Because blood pressure is easily thrown off by stress, talking or movement, the HSD system checks whether your body is genuinely at rest before it records a reading, and flags instability caused by stress, movement, talking or arrhythmias. It is EU-approved and SAHPRA-approved for use in South Africa, and clinically validated for use during pregnancy.

Designed for reliable at-home readings

Fully automatic one-touch operation means you simply fit the cuff and press start — no pumping or dial-reading. The universal cuff fits most upper arms from 22 to 42 cm, and a built-in Cuff Fit Control and position indicator help you confirm the cuff is placed correctly before you begin, so you get more consistent results. A colour-coded WHO risk indicator sits alongside your numbers on the large LCD display, which shows systolic, diastolic, pulse, date and time at a glance. If the monitor picks up an irregular heartbeat, its arrhythmia detection will let you know.

Built for the whole household

With 4 user profiles and 120 memory slots (30 readings per user), the BM 28 keeps separate records for up to four people, which is handy when more than one person in the home is monitoring. An averaging function calculates your morning, afternoon and overall averages — useful when your care plan asks you to look at trends rather than single readings. Dual alarm reminders help you measure at the same times each day, and a Scan & Save feature lets you transfer readings into the free Beurer HealthManager Pro app without needing Bluetooth.

How it works

• Rest Indicator (HSD): Checks whether your body is truly at rest before measuring and detects instability due to stress, talking, movement or arrhythmias, which is designed to increase the accuracy of each reading.
• Cuff Fit Control & position indicator: Confirms the universal cuff is sitting correctly on the upper arm before measurement, helping you avoid a poorly placed reading.
• WHO risk indicator: A colour-coded scale displays alongside your result so you can see where the reading sits at a glance.
• Averaging function: Combines your stored readings into morning, afternoon and overall averages, giving a clearer picture over time than a single measurement.

How to use

For consistent monitoring, the BM 28 is designed to be used twice daily — morning and evening — at the same time each day.

1. Rest for 5 minutes before measuring, and wait 30 minutes after eating, smoking, drinking or exercising.
2. Use the same arm each time (the arm with the higher readings), fitting only the included cuff 2–3 cm above the elbow, directly over the artery, with no tight clothing restricting blood flow.
3. Sit upright with your back supported, rest your arm on a solid surface with the cuff at heart level, keep your feet flat, stay still and don't talk during the measurement.
4. Allow 5 minutes between repeated measurements, and repeat a measurement if the result seems off.

Power and warranty

The BM 28 runs on either batteries or mains power, and comes with 4x AA batteries and a mains power cable included, so you can plug it in at home or keep it portable. An automatic switch-off, low battery indicator and error messaging are built in. The monitor measures 134 x 103 x 60 mm and weighs approximately 367 g (with cuff, without batteries), and is backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Item code: 658.30.

Best For

The Beurer BM 28 Blood Pressure Monitor is a great option for parents who:

• Have been asked by a healthcare provider to monitor blood pressure at home during or after pregnancy
• Want a monitor that is clinically validated for use during pregnancy and SAHPRA-approved
• Prefer fully automatic, one-touch operation with a clear, large display
• Share monitoring across the household and want separate records for up to four people
• Want the option to run on either mains or batteries

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Have a pacemaker or metal implant, or have had a mastectomy or lymph node clearance
• Prefer a wrist-style monitor or a fully app-connected Bluetooth device

Important safety information

The Rest Indicator (HSD) significantly increases accuracy but may have reduced reliability in users with persistent arrhythmias or some mental health conditions (for example, chronic stress and anxiety) — always consult your healthcare provider. This monitor is not for use with pacemakers, metal implants, or after a mastectomy or lymph node clearance, and should not be used over wounds or where vascular treatment is ongoing. Do not use rechargeable batteries, and keep the device away from strong electromagnetic fields such as mobile phones or radios, especially when in use. Blood pressure varies naturally — single readings aren't enough, and reliable insight comes from regular measurements taken under consistent conditions. A home reading is a data point that your healthcare provider interprets in the context of your care; it does not replace antenatal or other clinical assessment.