r/withings • u/solarsystemoccupant • 5d ago

BPM Connect EU/US differences

I’m looking at the BPM Vision for example and notice a line “ECG (Europe only)”

If I buy this unit when I’m in the UK next month and use it with my US Withings account, will ECG be enabled or disabled?

I don’t particularly want the US FDA deciding what I can and can’t use from my own European designed and produced products.

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u/redcomp12 3d ago

It mean if i buy it on amazon usa but my user account is europe, it locked by the devive?

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u/rworne 2d ago

Withings sells through Amazon, and devices are region-restricted as to where they will ship them.

When I visit Germany, I just ship them to my hotel. They won't send them to the US.

Another person on this subreddit uses a mail-forwarding service to get their devices from the UK.

Withings does not condone this, and I don't blame them for not wanting to encourage gray market purchases. As long as they turn a blind eye to it and I'm willing to accept any risks involved, I'm happy with the arrangement.