While this gadget might look like a Nintendo Wii controller, it’s actually the Withings Beamo, a sleek and simple-to-use at-home health monitor that’s part digital stethoscope, part thermometer, part ECG reader, and part blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor.
With so many handy wellness gadgets in one, plus the ability to save and share your readings with healthcare professionals, the new Withings Beamo could very well save you a future trip to the doctor’s office.
I first checked out the Beamo at CES 2025 back in January. As of November 2025, it officially has U.S. FDA clearance and is available now for $250.
I tested out the Withings Beamo and found it quick and easy to set up, painless, and dare I say, surprisingly fun to use. Here’s everything you need to know.
Withings Beamo: price and availability
The Withings Beamo is available now in both the U.S. and European markets for $250 via Withings directly. No subscription is required to use the device; however, some features are locked behind a Withings+ subscription, which is $10 a month/$100 for the year. More on that below.
Withings Beamo: How it works
The Withings Beamo is designed so that just about anyone can use it. The setup process begins with downloading the Withings app (available for Android and iOS), then punching in your basic health data (height, weight, age, gender), and finally, pairing the Beamo to your smartphone.
Once connected, the app walks you through demos of each of the health-monitoring tools. While you can take body temperature measurements right away, Withings makes you go through a quick tutorial before the ECG reading functionality is unlocked.
Withings Beamo: Design and features
Weighing a little over 2.5 ounces, with a length of 5.5 inches, the Beamo is surprisingly lightweight and compact. To switch it on, hold the circular button at the center of the four-way directional pad. This brings up the main menu, where you can select your user profile or take readings as a guest.
I really appreciate the fact that Withings allows you to save multiple user profiles on the Beamo. This makes it an appealing wellness tool for families.
Next, you can select which type of health reading you want to perform. ECG/Spo2, body tempurature, or ECG.
Measuring body temperature takes less than five seconds
The thermometer function is by far the most straightforward to use. Simply touch the front of the Beamo to your forehead and move it slightly from left to right just above your eyebrows. In a matter of seconds, you feel a slight buzz from the Beamo, indicating that your temperature reading is ready to view.
In addition to quick and easy body temp readings, the Beamo can also alert you if you have an abnormally high or low body temperature, which might mean it’s time to see the actual doc.
ECG readings take roughly 30 seconds
To take an ECG and SpO2 reading, hold the Beamo in your hands long-ways and touch your index fingers to the metal contact points along the side of the device. The reading takes 30 seconds, and a small graphic helps you to maintain the right amount of pressure on the sensors for accurate results.
Withings even offers users a review of their ECG by a real, human cardiologist, though you’ll need to sign up for a Withings+ subscription for this extra. That said, for U.S. customers, the device comes with a 60-day free trial.
Listen to your heart (and lungs)
Listening to your heart (and lungs) isn’t just for the Swedish pop duo Roxette. With the Withings Beamo, you have a high-tech digital stethoscope at your disposal. The small screen on the device guides you through where to press the Beamo against your chest and/or back to take a listen.
For each location on the body, the Beamo records a 15-second audio clip that can be shared and analyzed by healthcare professionals. Want to listen in? The Beamo includes a USB-C to audio jack cable so that you can do just that.
Having never heard my heartbeat (or anyone’s) through a stethoscope before, I was impressed by just how clear the Beamo’s audio is.
Withings Beamo: Battery and charging
The Beamo sports a built-in battery and recharges via USB-C. The battery charges up to 100% in roughly an hour, and then lasts for up to a whopping eight months before needing a top-off.
Withings Beamo: Outlook
$250 is a lot of money to spend on an at-home health monitoring device, especially when you consider that a basic under-the-tongue thermometer costs just $10. Of course, this is much more than just a thermometer.
On the flip side, if the Beamo can prevent just one unnecessary trip to the doctor’s office, it may very well be worth the initial up-front cost.
For families with young children in particular, I think the Beamo makes a lot of sense. The thermometer is far less intrusive than an old-school under-the-tongue one, and the other wellness measurements are simple and quick enough for even the most energetic youngster to sit tight through.
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