A&D Medical Premium Multi-User Review: Is This Blood Pressure Monitor Right for You?

How we tested the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User blood pressure monitor

We tested this device in our lab, assessing its reading accuracy, ease of use and setup, cuff fit, display and more. 

Then we added a home-testing component by recruiting a 60-year-old tester who uses a blood pressure monitor at home to provide unbiased feedback. She took at least three blood pressure readings, with each taken 15 minutes apart on the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User, and compared them to her typical readings to gauge the device’s accuracy. 

Our home tester also answered questions like: Was this device easy to set up and use? How comfortable were the cuffs? Were the readings similar to what you’re used to seeing? For more details on our evaluation process for blood pressure monitors, see our methodology page.

How to use the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User blood pressure monitor

There are two versions of the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User: one battery-powered and one you plug into the wall. We tested the battery-powered version. So Donna started the unboxing process by opening the battery compartment and inserting the provided AA batteries into the device. Then she connected the arm cuff to the monitor, inserting the air tube connector firmly into a jack on the monitor until it clicked, indicating a secure fit.

We’ll note that the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User is sold with only one cuff, and this single cuff can accommodate arms that measure 8.6 to 16.5 inches around. However, if this cuff is too large or too small for your arm, you can buy a cuff in a different size for an additional fee, typically $15 to $40. That’s important to know, since wearing the wrong cuff size for your arm or wearing a cuff improperly may lead to inaccurate readings. So it’s a plus that this company offers medium (9 to 14.6 inches) and large (12.2 to 17.7 inches) cuff sizes as additional options. 

What else can you do to help get an accurate blood pressure reading on this device? Consider the following best practices for these devices in general. 

• Rest. Before measuring your blood pressure, you’ll typically want to rest for at least five minutes. That means no walking or talking. You should also avoid smoking, drinking caffeine and exercising 30 minutes before.
• Sit up straight. Your posture is important, so keep both feet flat on the floor and your back straight. Also, place one arm on a flat surface so it’s level with your heart, using a pillow to prop your arm up if desired. Then plan to put the cuff on that arm. 
• Ensure proper cuff placement. When putting the cuff on your upper arm, the bottom of the cuff should sit just above your elbow. To this point, Dr. Kenneth Ro, a board-certified physician in internal and emergency medicine in Cypress, Texas, says the biggest barrier for his older adult patients using a home blood pressure monitor is the cuff, because if it’s difficult to put on, readings are often inconsistent. So, consider what you’re wearing when you take your reading. Wear short sleeves, or no sleeves, and place the cuff directly on your bare skin for the most accuracy. 
• Take more than one reading. Dr. Ami Bhatt, a professor of medicine and genetics at Stanford University in California, says the best practice for at-home blood pressure monitoring is to take two readings, one minute apart, and record both. For simplicity, she recommends a device that connects to an app to ensure no readings are lost when you bring the data to your doctor. But you can also track readings by hand if you prefer.
• Be consistent with timing. Try to take your readings around the same time each day. That practice is important because it can help generate more consistent, accurate readings. “A reliable trend is more meaningful than a single perfect number,” says Ro. 
• Check in with your health care provider. If you have any questions about how to use your device, how it fits or what your readings may mean, share your queries with a medical professional. And feel free to take your at-home blood pressure monitor with you to your next medical appointment so your health care provider can confirm that the cuff fits properly, you’re using the right technique, and your results align with the office readings, says Bhatt. If you have any questions about your results, you can also ask your provider during your appointment. 

Does Medicare cover the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User?

In general, Original Medicare doesn’t cover blood pressure monitors like the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User for daily tracking. But some Medicare Advantage plans — also known as Medicare Part C — offer expanded coverage or wellness benefits that include home blood pressure monitors, says Dr. Rana Afifi, a vascular surgeon and associate professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. However, coverage can vary, so you may want to check your plan. 

Does Medicaid cover the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User?

If you’re enrolled in Medicaid, your coverage depends on where you live. As of 2026, Medicaid in 41 states and Washington, D.C., covers blood pressure monitors, and more than half of these states will reimburse physicians for the time spent calibrating the device and showing you how to use it. You can check your state’s Medicaid program to see what it covers.

Does insurance cover the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User?

Some private insurance may cover this device. Generally, coverage for an over-the-counter blood pressure monitor depends on whether your health care provider has prescribed it.

If you’re not sure if you’d have coverage for this device, you can call your insurance provider to see if an A&D blood pressure monitor would be covered and, if so, under what conditions. Since some insurance providers also offer free or discounted resources and devices, you can also ask your insurer if they have any of these programs and whether you might be eligible.

How to save money on the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User

One easy way to look for deals is to shop around at different retailers to see if you can find this device on sale. For example, smaller medical supply stores may sell the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User device, but so do larger retailers like Amazon or Walmart. We’ve seen the retail price fluctuate by about $10 among the sellers mentioned, so comparing prices across stores can help you save. 

You also may be able to use a health reimbursement account (HRA), flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) if you have one. These tax-advantaged accounts are designed to help you pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses not covered by insurance.

FDA authorization and third-party validation for the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User

The A&D Medical Premium Multi-User blood pressure monitor is authorized by the FDA and validated by the AMA. 

For a blood pressure monitor to be authorized by the FDA, it must receive a 510(k) Premarket Notification. That means A&D Medical submitted the device to the FDA, and the FDA deemed it safe and effective. 

To receive AMA validation, the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User was tested and approved in accordance with standardized protocols established by an independent committee of experts. The AMA validates devices and shares the results at validatebp.org. 

Is the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User right for you? 

The A&D Medical Premium Multi-User could be right for you if its price point is within your budget, as it retails for $69.99. It could also be a good fit if you’re looking for a lightweight device that offers a clear display and easy-to-read measurement features. For example, tester Donna appreciated the color-coordinated bar indicating the “normal,” “elevated” or “high” range that blood pressure readings fall into. She said the screen was easy to read with just a quick glance.

If you’re looking for a device to share with your loved ones, this device may also fit the bill. That’s because this blood pressure monitor stores 60 readings per user for up to four users, unlike other devices we’ve tested. 

One drawback of this device for some users, however, is the device’s manual data entry. While a record of 60 stored readings on the device may be adequate for some people, if you’d like to keep a longer-term log of your readings or share with a medical provider, you must add them to the app manually since this device does not connect via Bluetooth to transmit your readings. 

“Devices that sync to an app tend to improve consistency and give both patients and physicians a clearer picture over time,” says Ro, the physician in Texas. So if you’re like the 78 percent of our surveyed respondents who use home blood pressure monitors to share their data with their doctors or other medical professionals, and you want to share your data over a longer period of time, think about whether you’d want a device that requires this sharing to be manual.

FAQs

Is the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User blood pressure monitor accurate?

Yes, the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User blood pressure monitor is accurate, based on our testing. It’s also authorized by the Food and Drug Administration and validated by the American Medical Association.

The Omron 3 Series is slightly more affordable at a retail price of $59.99 when compared to the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User’s $69.99 retail price. One notable difference between the two is the number of users each device supports. The Omron 3 Series is a single-user device, while the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User supports up to 60 readings across four users. A second notable difference concerns how users can transmit data to each corresponding app. The A&D Medical Premium Multi-User that we tested for this review requires you to manually log your readings in the app, while the Omron 3 Series transmits readings automatically to the app via Bluetooth. 

So, the final decision on which of the two devices is better for you depends on which features you prioritize most.

Where can you buy A&D blood pressure monitors?

You can buy A&D blood pressure monitors — including the device we tested, the A&D Medical Premium Multi-User— from large retailers like Amazon, Walmart and CVS as well as smaller medical suppliers.

Questions or feedback? Email us at AARPSmartPicks@aarp.org.