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Muse The Brain Sensing Headband
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
Total Reviews
600
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210
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Apps
26muse, meditation, app, eeg, brainwaves
+54%
-46%
" ... HOWEVER if you spend $15 in app store--there is a great 3rd party app that just gives you the straight EEG data--so if you know what brainwaves you want to raise/lower--you can use it for that. ... In addition to meditation with that extra app its basically a home EEG--you can measure your brainwaves to see how you respond to things. ... "
" ... I haven't tried it out with the app yet, but will do and update this review sometime soon. ... "
" ... I loaned her my Muse Headband and she downloaded the app on her phone. ... "
" ... Instead, I find the device and app very helpful for keeping me on track. ... "
" ... Used it a few time, i wish that the app is more robust. ... "
" ... The app also gives useful meditation tips and guides. ... I also like the goals that the app constantly gives the users (number of days in a row, days at the same time, amount of time used, etc.). ... "
" ... It has enhanced my standard quiet non-guided meditations because the feedback from the Muse app tells you how much time you've spent in the "calm" (and other states), which is very helpful. ... "
" ... Plus the app gives lot of encouragement as well to set goals. ... "
Comfort
20meditation, muse, calm, meditate, sessions
+80%
-20%
" ... It trained me to meditate regularly for longer periods of time. ... "
" ... I meditated on my own off and on for a couple of weeks and noticed my fatigue was better. ... "
" ... Although it is a cool idea and anything that gets you motivated to meditate consistently is valuable, I found the headband feedback to not be accurate at all. ... "
" ... Whereas before meditation was something of a chore that I knew was good for me, now I look forward to using the Muse both in the morning and at night, and tend to find excuses to take short meditation breaks throughout the day. ... "
" ... Very much enjoy the headband. ... I wear headphones to listen to my own mixes (Dr. Joe and Tom Cambell). ... "
" ... NOW, you have to be able to relax and breath - not easy at 150bpm . ... I strongly recommend it for all therapists and doctors dealing with patients with stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia. ... "
" ... So far I find the regular challenges are easy, although at some point they are likely to get more difficult. ... "
" ... It makes meditation significantly easier / more rewarding. ... "
Product Reliability
19meditating, mindfulness, meditation, mediation, practice
+79%
-21%
" ... I finished all the goals in about a year. ... "
" ... Is it working? ... "
" ... Update: I've been using it for a few weeks now and am still very pleased with it. ... "
" ... I'm very pleased to report that after 2 weeks use I've found Muse to be very effective. ... "
" ... I have been meditating on and off for the past two years, and although I have found some success and noticed some changes in my emotional wellbeing, I have never felt like I was really progressing. ... "
" ... Got it a month ago, wanted to test it out, so far so good, i use it on my mediation twice a day, cant really know for sure , but i get a feeling that it woks very well, when i meditate and my mind is wondering i can see the result right after, helps to get feedback on my progress. ... "
" ... I have been meditating for many years but always curious about what was going on, how well was I really doing, etc. ... "
" ... Works well, just remember to use it at least 4 times a week. ... "
Device Compatibility
17muse, via bluetooth, software, paired, ios10
+29%
-71%
" ... For one I was disappointed that for a bluetooth device it doesn’t auto-sync when the app is open which would make everyone’s life easier. ... I’m sure this is a wonderful device if and when it decides to connect but I wouldn’t know since I was sucker punched on first impression. ... "
" ... On average it takes me 20+ minutes to get it to pair with my android phone. ... "
" ... It's a shame that I have to be struggling and fighting to connect this thing. ... It connects once on 3, sometimes it does not connect, I turn off the MUSE, I turn it on, I turn off the Bluetooth, I turn it on again, terrible, I waste more time trying to connect it to the cell phone than using it, it's absurd, it's supposed to help relax me and The only thing that ends up doing is infuriating me. ... "
" ... you have to sign up and connect through their site . ... "
" ... I just receive this today it will not connect to my samsung phone and the app is still down loading after over 30 minutes.there are no real instructions except to tell you to go on line for instructions. ... "
" ... Device recieved and would nor pair with iPhone or iPad. ... "
" ... Muse does not work with all smart phones. ... "
" ... You cannot plug your own home made electrodes either. ... "
Ease of Use
15easy to set, learn, meditate, simple to use, muse
+93%
-7%
" ... Very easy to use. ... "
" ... It's very easy to set up. ... "
" ... This amazing device will help you learn to meditate quickly and easily. ... The device itself is very well made and couldn't be easier to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and pleasant to use. ... "
" ... The feedback is smart and easy to interpret. ... "
" ... This product helps you learn to meditate. ... "
" ... So far I find the regular challenges are easy, although at some point they are likely to get more difficult. ... "
" ... The tutorials are good, brief, simple and easy to understand. ... "
Software Platform
13app, apps, new features, muse, ios
+62%
-38%
" ... I haven't tried it out with the app yet, but will do and update this review sometime soon. ... "
" ... So I set the phone with the Muse app running next to me on speakerphone and start at 60 minutes. ... "
" ... The technology is amazing, the initial software could be improved upon, but it does what is purports to do in recording on your smartphone the essential brain wave outcome to their coded analysis. ... "
" ... Nothing has ever taught me to find calm and peace so quickly as this ingenious device and application has done. ... "
" ... I am able to tweak them and use the software/device in a way that works for me personally. ... "
" ... An elegant device which operates very well with a comprehensive App. ... "
Setup
12easy to set, muse, feedback, setup, sessions
+75%
-25%
" ... Set up was a breeze, no issues at all with sensor contact or pairing. ... "
" ... I find the real-time feedback on when my thoughts start to get chaotic is very helpful. ... "
" ... It's very easy to set up. ... "
" ... Additionally, there are helpful daily lessons that come with each session. ... "
" ... and I am not a new age guy . ... "
" ... They just pop up, 1 at the start of each session for the first 10 sessions. ... Their support is excellent (I had a couple of questions I put to them). ... "
" ... The setup was effortless. ... "
" ... Super easy to use, super easy to set up. ... "
Bluetooth
11pairing, bluetooth connection, muse, via bluetooth, session
+36%
-64%
" ... For one I was disappointed that for a bluetooth device it doesn’t auto-sync when the app is open which would make everyone’s life easier. ... "
" ... SEVERE BLUETOOTH ISSUES. ... For whatever reason they decided to come up with their own non-standard pairing protocol for bluetooth - and it is horribly unreliable. ... "
" ... If you're making a bluetooth wearable, make sure it doesn't lose bluetooth connection on every single session. ... "
" ... Both Bluetooth connection problems and sensor problems (yeah I used gel). ... Bluetooth problems particularly annoying as I know that works fine for five other devices. ... "
" ... It connects once on 3, sometimes it does not connect, I turn off the MUSE, I turn it on, I turn off the Bluetooth, I turn it on again, terrible, I waste more time trying to connect it to the cell phone than using it, it's absurd, it's supposed to help relax me and The only thing that ends up doing is infuriating me. ... "
" ... blue tooth or app wont connect also it says hold it for 5 seconds and it flash blue when ready for pairing but it never really flashed it just fades in color back and forth. ... "
" ... But it does not connect via bluetooth. ... with more than 7 devices it failed to even apear in the bluetooth device list. ... First of, hire someone to design the bluetooth connectivity right, Muse is selling this for ~ $200 but cannot get bluetooth working? ... "
Sound Quality
10calm, birds, wind, mental, meditation
+70%
-30%
" ... The sound feedback (many themes to choose from) is a gentle reminder to refocus on your breath, and the instant feedback prevents you from following your thoughts too long or far. ... "
" ... 1) the sound feedback concerning the activity in the brain has helped me reinforce my confidence in the practice of meditation, 2) highten awareness of moments in my meditation where I am going quite deeply calm, 3) and with the deep moments, I have become more aware of what I am doing that is contributing to this and thus more able to repeat it, and last but far from least 4) introduce meditation to my Mum. ... "
" ... No issues with the device now that I understand it and what soundscapes and how I react to them and the occasional notification noise from my phone. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and get started, and I find it enjoyable to meditate to the weather sounds. ... "
" ... 2) A sound (EG wind or rain) that intensifies if ... 3) When you are pretty calm you hear birds chirping. ... "
" ... Its effects, while ultimately powerful, are subtle. ... As you calm your mind, the weather noise grows fainter and -- here is the genius of the device -- if you are very calm for several seconds, you can hear birds chirping. ... Finally, and maybe more importantly, the weather sounds let you identify a calm mind. ... "
Sleep Tracking
10meditation, muse, calm, brain activity, use the muse
+100%
" ... You can always go back internitently if you are curious about your brain activity progress but at the core of meditation lies the principle that we must stop making things happen and just "be awake", so give it go! ... "
" ... Am I sleeping? ... She was trying to improve her sleep and health in general amongst other things. ... "
" ... So, besides using the Muse during meditation I also have used it while reading or working on a project to see how well focused I am. ... "
" ... I now use the Muse device results to help me calibrate my minimum sleep times. ... "
" ... but damn it worked and continues to drop my heat rate and help me sleep every night with 5-10 mins at 80-90% calm when Im feeling good . ... It has made me sleep better and feel more stable without any drugs . ... "
" ... This is just what I needed to help me get back into meditation. ... "
" ... Muse motivated me to to keep a regular practice because I could actually see with my own eyes, how much I was getting out of each meditation sitting. ... "
" ... b) Your going to sleep or dosing ... "
Returns
10returning, seem, refund, amazon, muse
-100%
" ... Returning it for a refund. ... "
" ... and the feedback I received at the end of the session was the same as when I was actually meditating, demonstrating to me that the headband didn't work for me. ... "
" ... When I tried to return the device, I was told that their 60 day return policy DOES NOT APPLY to Amazon purchases. ... "
" ... I want my money back. ... "
" ... so it is on the way back . ... "
" ... I am returning back Muse to Amazon. ... "
" ... And now that I finally have confirmation from Muse, it is too late to return the product. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
Design
10forward, brain, muse, headband, engineering
+80%
-20%
" ... This is a well designed, thoughtful device. ... "
" ... I look forward to my time and have structured my early morning around more silence. ... "
" ... Looking forward to using this device! ... "
" ... I look forward to gaining more practice with !use, as an aid to my hyperactive kind. ... "
" ... I can literally "feel" the brain / mind effect. ... "
" ... Sure, there is a lot of current talk about the benefits of “mindfullness” -- a word that strikes me as bland and trendy. ... Its effects, while ultimately powerful, are subtle. ... "
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