Nokia has finally made its Withings to Nokia branding transition complete by launching Nokia-branded Digital Health Products. Nokia had earlier announced about launch of its portfolio of branded Digital Health products in Summer 2017 and they made it happen yesterday.
Nokia has also added new products to the mix. These include Nokia Body BMI Wi-Fi connected scale and Nokia BPM+ soft-cuff blood pressure monitor. Nokia Health Mate app has also updated with 360-degree view of health.
All Nokia Digital Health products can be purchased online at health.nokia.com. They will also be available at leading retailers worldwide including Best Buy, Amazon.com and Bed, Bath & Beyond. The Nokia product range is also coming soon to retailers including CVS, Target, Babies”R”Us and Apple.
Nokia has posted a 360 video captured with its Nokia OZO VR camera to celebrate the launch.
In case you are interested, here is the full press release,
Nokia today announced the availability of the largest, most comprehensive line of connected consumer health products in the market. Completing the transition of products from the Withings brand, Nokia trackers, scales, vital health devices and home products will now be available in-store and online through top retailers.
“Nokia’s global expansion into digital health builds on Nokia’s unmatched track record of quality, reliability and trust, which are characteristics that are all critical to success in the health industry,” said Brad Rodrigues, interim president at Nokia Technologies. “The products are beautiful, easy to use and fit seamlessly into people’s daily lives, enabling individuals to easily monitor and improve their health.”
The Nokia digital health product line offers convenience, choice and accessibility for every lifestyle. From those desiring a healthy change without a drastic behavior overhaul, to those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Nokia meets the widest range of consumer health needs. New products announced today include Nokia Body, a BMI Wi-Fi connected scale, and Nokia BPM+, a compact blood pressure monitor with a flexible cuff. The redesigned Nokia Health Mate app functions as the heart of the ecosystem by giving users a 360-degree view of their well-being.
“Nokia’s line of digital health products delivers actionable insights, giving users the equivalent of a daily check-up,” said Cedric Hutchings, vice president of Digital Health at Nokia. “Today’s launch extends the accessibility of our products to a broader range of users and needs, giving families the personalized experience they need to live healthier lives together.”
Nokia is focused on transforming the dynamic between patients, doctors and the medical community with tools focused on the prevention of chronic conditions. Through its partnerships with some of the world’s most renowned institutions in medical research and clinical trials – including Scripps, the University of Pennsylvania, the Mayo Clinic, the American Medical Group Association, Stanford MedX, Ochsner Health System and the University of Helsinki – Nokia is committed to collaborating with leaders in the medical community to positively impact societal health worldwide.
“To face the global health crisis of chronic diseases related to lifestyle and behavior, we need powerful and engaging tools and solutions,” said Nokia Chief Medical Officer, Matthew Diamond, MD, PhD. “Nokia is committed to shifting the focus from treatment to prevention, empowering consumers to take control of their health.”
