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lifelight
Turning your phone into your own convenient digital blood pressure checker.
Healthcare without the wait
lifelight on the myGP app provides the ultimate patient experience—zero contact—no uncomfortable cuff, no wearables—users simply look at their smartphone screen for 40 seconds.
This digital blood pressure checker makes managing your health easily accessible—anytime, anywhere via the myGP app.
Over 4,000 people are checking their blood pressure every month!
How does it work?
When your heart beats, your skin subtly blushes red—changes too small to see with the naked eye. lifelight’s technology detects these tiny colour shifts, cleans up the signals, and turns them into vital signs.
A method called photoplethysmography (PPG) is used, similar to what’s used in finger pulse oximeters. While those require a clip on your fingertip, lifelight goes further with remote photoplethysmography (rPPG), making it a completely contactless digital blood pressure checker.
Hassle-free at home blood tests with myGP
FAQ's
lifelight is powered by data from over 12,000 individuals through clinical studies and NHS pilots. In real-world settings, blood pressure cuffs can often yield less accurate results due to issues like incorrect fitting, the need for recalibration, or using the wrong cuff size. * lifelight eliminates these concerns entirely, ensuring reliable readings every time.
Understanding blood pressure is key for cardiovascular health. Blood pressure is shown as two numbers, measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg):
Systolic Pressure (first number): This is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. A normal reading is usually less than 120 mmHg.
Diastolic Pressure (second number): This is the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats. A normal reading is usually less than 80 mmHg.
If you are unsure about what your results mean, it is best to reach out to your GP.
You will need a recent iOS or Android smart phone with a front-facing camera.
A normal blood pressure reading falls between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg. If you are concerned about your blood pressure, please reach out to your GP. Find out more here.
High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for heart disease that we can control, and it plays a large role in health problems worldwide. Measuring blood pressure is one of the most important health checks, so it’s vital that blood pressure devices give accurate results.
Anything you need help with?
Feel free to send a message to our support team here.