Once you get your heart device, we understand it is important to stay connected to your care team from the comfort of your home or wherever you’re traveling - remote monitoring allows for this flexibility.
Today, millions of people implanted with heart devices are remotely monitored.
It is important to find the right remote monitoring option for you depending on the type of heart device you have.
MYCARELINK HEART MOBILE APP
The MyCareLink Heart mobile app allows you to use a smartphone or tablet instead of a bedside monitor. Whether at home or on the go, you’ll stay connected to your clinic using cellular data or Wi-Fi. The app also gives you access to information about your heart device, including implant date, heart device type, model, and serial number, and it will send you notifications on transmission and connectivity status. The app is compatible with Bluetooth-enabled heart devices.
This option may be best if you:
- Own a compatible smartphone or tablet.
- Keep a smartphone or tablet nearby at least 3 hours per day.
- Are comfortable using a smartphone or have a family member that is able to support.
*Keep your mobile device and software current so you can continue to use the app.
DOWNLOAD THE MYCARELINK HEART MOBILE APPMYCARELINK RELAY HOME COMMUNICATOR
The MyCareLink Relay™ Home Communicator sends data from your heart device directly to your clinic using Wi-Fi or 4G LTE cellular data. MyCareLink Relay Home Communicator is compatible with Bluetooth-enabled heart devices.
This option may be best if you:
- Rarely carry your mobile device — like a smartphone or tablet — with you.
- Are not very comfortable with using apps or smart technology.
CONNECTING YOUR MYCARELINK RELAY TO WI-FI
We recommend that you set up Wi-Fi to ensure you have a more robust connection for sending transmissions and for receiving software and security updates.
The MyCareLink Relay™ Home Communicator will automatically default to a cellular connection if you do not use Wi-Fi or if your Wi-Fi stops working. Setting up Wi-Fi is not required.
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Connecting your MyCareLink Relay Home Communicator to Wi-Fi - (02:23)
MYCARElINK SMART™ PATIENT MONITOR
The MyCareLink Smart patient monitor for pacemakers uses a handheld reader and an app to send heart device data to your clinic through your mobile device.
This option may be best if you:
- Have a Medtronic pacemaker, including CRT-P.
- Own a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet or have a caretaker who owns a smartphone or tablet.
*Keep your mobile device and software current so you can continue to use the app.
READ ABOUT SMART PATIENT MONITORInstructional Video
Watch the video below to learn how to set up your MyCareLink Smart™ patient monitor.
How to Set Up MyCareLink Smart (English) - (04:46)
MYCARELINK PATIENT MONITOR
The MyCareLink patient monitor sends data from your heart device directly to your clinic using a 2G, 3G, or 4G LTE cellular standard.
This option may be best if you:
- Rarely carry your mobile device — like a smartphone or tablet — with you.
- Are not very comfortable with using apps or smart technology.
The MyCareLink patient monitor is the only option for patients with older ICD/CRT-D devices.
READ ABOUT PATIENT MONITORInstructional Video
Watch the video below to learn how to set up your MyCareLink™ patient monitor.
These products are not a substitute for appropriate medical attention in the event of an emergency. Use of these products is subject to Internet connectivity and access, and service availability. The monitor must be on and in range of the implanted device to receive CareAlert™ Notifications.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Medtronic is under license.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
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