# The ReliOn Premier Blu: a new Walmart Bluetooth meter with cheap strips **URL:** \ **Category:** C/GM\ **Created:** [February 4, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428 "2018-02-04T17:59:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MaryPat](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/marypat/32/985_2.png) [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/1 "2018-02-04T17:59:56Z")
I just found out from @Tony about this new meter in [this post](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-bg-glucose-meter-that-your-insurance-will-pay-for/3083/37/). I find it quite interesting, because: - it is Bluetooth enabled, working with a Walmart online App - the Walmart listing info describes as a highly accurate meter, in stronger terms than the ReliOn Prime - while it has its own strips, they are priced equally to the ReliOn Prime, very low (about $18 per 100 on the Walmart site in the US) Here is the link: > **[ReliOn Premier BLU Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Walmart.com](https://www.walmart.com/ip/ReliOn-Premier-BLU-Blood-Glucose-Monitoring-System/535063483)** > > Free 2-day shipping on qualified orders over $35. Buy ReliOn Premier BLU Blood Glucose Monitoring System at Walmart.com “ReliOn Premier BLU is a highly accurate, full-featured blood glucose monitoring system featuring Bluetooth technology. Wireless Bluetooth technology connects the meter to a cloud-based portal through the ReliOn Life app you download onto your smartphone. The ReliOn Life app makes test results available at any time on your ISO/Android compatible phone, eliminating the need for paper logbooks.” It comes with another new meter in the same family, the ReliOn Premier Voice, which gives you vebral instructions for setup and operations, but, apparently, no BlueTooth: > **[ReliOn Premier VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Walmart.com](https://www.walmart.com/ip/ReliOn-Premier-VOICE-Blood-Glucose-Monitoring-System/259405342)** > > Free 2-day shipping on qualified orders over $35. Buy ReliOn Premier VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System at Walmart.com ReliOn Premier Blu strips link: > **[ReliOn Premier Blood Glucose Test Strips, 100 Ct - Walmart.com](https://www.walmart.com/ip/ReliOn-Premier-Blood-Glucose-Test-Strips-100-Ct/575088197)** > > Free 2-day shipping on qualified orders over $35. Buy ReliOn Premier Blood Glucose Test Strips, 100 Ct at Walmart.com I believe it was just now introduced, since I can find no review yet, and I am finding a Facebook post discussing a 1/30/2018 introduction ad: > **[Walmart Introducing ReliOn™ Premier Ad Commercial on TV 2018](https://abancommercials.com/ad/29103/walmart-introducing-relion-premier-commercial)** > > ✓ VIDEO Walmart Introducing ReliOn™ Premier TV commercial 2018 • Learn more about ReliOn, Walmart’s exclusive diabetes management brand., Abancommercials invite... So I think we are the first site discussing it 😉 Despite the reviews on the Walmart site complaining about the absence of an app on the Apple store, I can find the app there: > **[‎Walmart ReliOn Life](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/walmart-relion-life/id1265714053)** > > ‎Our new ReliOn™ Life Patient Mobile App is a free tool for ReliOn™ meter users to track their blood sugar readings, activity, diet, and mood. > > You choose what to log and how much detail to add. Add context to your logs with optional note details or... But the reviews so far are underwhelming. I can also find the Android app: > > > Our new ReliOn™ Life Patient Mobile App is a free tool for ReliOn™ meter users to track their blood sugar readings, activity, diet, and mood. > > You choose what to log and how much detail to add. Add context to your logs with optional note details or share your blood glucose readings with your healthcare provider. Find patterns by digging deeper into your reading history to understand ways to adjust your diabetes management. > > ReliOn™ Life is only compatible with the following ReliOn™ blood glucose... The reviews are also very poor. However, if we find out that the app info is available through Apple Health and Google Fit, it could still be a very interesting meter. I also think it is possible that the app will be improved quickly. For those interested in comparing Apple Health and Google Fit, he is a relevant article from June 2017: > **[​Google Fit v Apple Health](https://www.wareable.com/sport/google-fit-vs-apple-health)** > > The war between Apple and Google doesn't stop at smartphones and wearables; the two also want to be your health guru. Apple Health and Google Fit are both vying to be your fitness platform of choice, and with Android Wear 2.0 and streamlining... ---
**Author:** ![Sam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/sam/32/10595_2.png) [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/2 "2018-02-04T18:15:17Z")
This is interesting to me! Like you say the reviews aren’t impressive, but they seem mostly critical of Bluetooth and app issues, which aren’t that important to me… I wish more affordable meter options would make a compact version… I get that some people need the big screen if they have poor vision, but a lot of us that don’t need it would prefer a small meter that fits easily in a pocket… ---
**Author:** ![Tony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ee7513/32.png) [@Tony](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tony)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/3 "2018-02-04T18:44:26Z")
> [@Sam](#): > > This is interesting to me! Like you say the reviews aren’t impressive, but they seem mostly critical of Bluetooth and app issues, which aren’t that important to me… > > I wish more affordable meter options would make a compact version… I get that some people need the big screen if they have poor vision, but a lot of us that don’t need it would prefer a small meter that fits easily in a pocket… I think it also is compatible with mysugar app ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/4 "2018-02-04T18:47:07Z")
> [@Tony](#): > > I think it also is compatible with mysugar app @Tony, this meter is a nice find! Thank you for posting it. It is even more interesting if compatible with MySugr. ---
**Author:** ![Tony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ee7513/32.png) [@Tony](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tony)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/5 "2018-02-04T18:48:36Z")
[quote=“Michel, post:4, topic:3428”] @Tony, this meter is a nice find! Thank you for posting it. It is even more interesting if compatible with MySugr. [/quote] you’re very welcome ---
**Author:** ![ReliOnAM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ReliOnAM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ReliOnAM)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/6 "2018-06-05T16:47:10Z")
@MaryPat @Tony I am the ReliOn Account Manager with ARKRAY USA. We manufacture some of the ReliOn meters for Walmart. It doesn’t sound like anyone has tried the meter out on this forum. We appreciate your thoughts and sharing your feedback. This is the only mention I’ve seen thus far about our new products. Is there any chance I could send you a demo or 2 so you can try out the new Premier meters and share your review/thoughts? -Scott Eisenschenk ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/7 "2018-06-05T16:55:29Z")
We’ve talked extensively about Relion meters, and generally they are given good reviews by our members, myself included. I especially like the strip price. Question, does the Bluetooth meter connect to xDrip+? That’s one of the main reasons I use the Contour Next One (plus strips are about $21/100 on Amazon) ---
**Author:** ![Sam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/sam/32/10595_2.png) [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/8 "2018-06-05T17:00:25Z")
I would love to trial one ---
**Author:** ![ReliOnAM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ReliOnAM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ReliOnAM)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/9 "2018-06-05T17:21:06Z")
As of now, the Premier BLU only links to the ReliOn Life app. We are currently updating the software to address some usability issues that have been brought to our attention. I did share your question with our developers. I’ve seen plenty of comments/questions about cross compatibility. -Scott ---
**Author:** ![ReliOnAM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ReliOnAM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ReliOnAM)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/10 "2018-06-05T17:25:20Z")
I don’t see a PM option on here. More than likely, user error. If that is not an option, I can share my email address so we can connect. -Scott ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/11 "2018-06-05T17:33:52Z")
PM’s require Trust Level 1 or higher. ---
**Author:** ![ReliOnAM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ReliOnAM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ReliOnAM)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/12 "2018-06-05T17:41:07Z")
@Sam Do you have the ability to PM me? ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/13 "2018-06-05T17:44:15Z")
> [@ReliOnAM](#): > > Is there any chance I could send you a demo or 2 so you can try out the new Premier meters and share your review/thoughts? > > -Scott Eisenschenk Hi Scott, Welcome to FUD, glad you found our site. You are welcome to post here and share your product info with us. We don’t mind vendors posting, as long as they are upfront about their association with a company and that they represent a product. But before members give out home addresses to you, would you mind me verifying you are who you say you are? Sorry to have to do that, but there are so many scams that happen. It is amazing the emails and phone messages I have received asking for personal info! Anyway, sorry to have to do that, but please let me know if I can confirm. Thanks, Eric ---
**Author:** ![ReliOnAM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ReliOnAM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ReliOnAM)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/14 "2018-06-05T17:52:13Z")
I completely understand. I am more than willing to confirm any information you need. Please let me know the best way to provide my information with you. I’m a bit nervous sharing my email address on here publicly considering I have the same issues with people reaching out with inquiries that are unsolicited. Feel free to find me on LinkedIn. -Scott ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/15 "2018-06-05T17:55:08Z")
> [@ReliOnAM](#): > > I’m a bit nervous sharing my email address on here publicly considering I have the same issues with people reaching out with inquiries that are unsolicited. > Feel free to find me on LinkedIn. You don’t need to share it publicly, but let’s do this over PM. I would like to verify before anyone gives out their home address. ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/16 "2018-06-05T18:58:22Z")
Hi Scott, I sent you a message through corporate. If you can reply to me with that message, I would certainly be comfortable knowing you are who you say you are. Thanks a bunch! ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/17 "2018-06-05T20:18:08Z")
Hey everyone, I have verified Scott with his company. ---
**Author:** ![Krista](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc29f/32.png) [@Krista](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Krista)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/18 "2018-06-07T02:36:37Z")
Hi! I’m new here. I recently purchased this meter, because I needed a more affordable option since my insurance has stopped covering test strips. However, I haven’t used it yet because the app has a couple of problems. It recognizes my meter, but it won’t sync with it, nor does it give me an option to initiate a sync. Then, the Invite Provider page and button just won’t work for me. The button is dead. Other than these two things, the meter is sleek and has an easy to read screen. I’m looking forward to using it as soon as the bugs are worked out of the app. ---
**Author:** ![ReliOnAM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ReliOnAM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ReliOnAM)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/19 "2018-06-07T13:07:01Z")
We are aware of some flaws with the app. I have also stated issues I’d like to see changed. An update has been in the works for quite sometime and I’m being told it will be available soon. Please call 855-776-0662(customer service) and see if they can trouble shoot the device with you. ---
**Author:** ![Krista](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc29f/32.png) [@Krista](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Krista)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2018, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428/20 "2018-06-08T10:53:22Z")
Thank you! I will do that. [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428.md?page=2)