In a surprising twist in the world of pregnancy testing, First Response has introduced what they claim to be the first-ever Bluetooth-enabled pregnancy test. Want to check if you’re expecting? There’s an app for that—or so they say. The new First Response Pregnancy Pro Digital Test & App is designed to offer a more “calming and personalized” testing experience.
To use this innovative test, you first purchase the test stick and then download the accompanying app. After using the test, the app notifies you if the test is functioning properly and counts down the three minutes until you can read your result. During this wait, you can click buttons that offer to “entertain me,” “educate me,” or “calm me,” leading you to Buzzfeed videos, fertility information, or soothing meditation music.
Once the timer hits zero, the app delivers the test result straight to your phone—because reading “pregnant” or “not pregnant” on the stick itself is apparently not enough. The app also allows you to indicate whether you were trying to conceive, so it can celebrate with you if the result is positive or offer “fertility tips” if it’s negative. If you weren’t actively trying, the app maintains a neutral tone.
However, this new device comes with a price tag of $15 to $22 for a single test that essentially offers the same functionality as traditional tests. Additionally, the app doubles as a period and fertility tracker, but let’s be honest—there are countless other free apps already available for that purpose. Thanks, First Response, for this “groundbreaking” solution to a problem that didn’t exist.
According to marketing strategist Mia Henderson, the app aims to ease the anxiety women face while waiting for results. “We see this as more than just a yes or no answer; it’s about providing guidance during the testing process,” she explains. So, if you’ve ever found taking a pregnancy test to be confusing, this app claims to have your back.
While it’s true that taking a pregnancy test can be a stressful and deeply personal experience, adding Bluetooth connectivity doesn’t really alleviate that stress. I can find Buzzfeed videos myself without needing a phone app to dictate my entertainment options. And let’s be real, most tests don’t even take a full three minutes to yield a result.
This product seems to target a need that never really existed. If First Response genuinely wants to enhance the testing experience, they should focus on making tests more affordable while still providing accurate early results. Not everything needs to be connected to an app, especially when that just drives up costs for a product that hasn’t fundamentally changed in decades.
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In summary, First Response’s new Bluetooth pregnancy test may be a novel idea, but it ultimately falls short of addressing real needs for women seeking clarity and support during their pregnancy journey.
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