Flowtime: Biosensing Meditation Headband - Brain Tracker for Neurofeedback Training at Home - Heart Rate, Breath, HRV, Stress, Flow, Alpha, Theta, Beta, Gamma Wave Breakdowns

The media could not be loaded. The Flowtime Biosensing Meditation Headband is a groundbreaking device designed to enhance your meditation practice by providing real-time feedback on your brain activity and physiological states. Combining advanced biosensing technology with user-friendly features, this headband is a valuable tool for anyone looking to deepen their mindfulness and meditation experience. This super cool headband tracks my brainwave activity across multiple states, including Alpha, Beta, Theta, and Gamma waves. It also monitors my heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), stress levels, and relaxation. This comprehensive feedback allows me to understand how my brain and my body respond during meditation.I also set it up so that I can receive minute-by-minute updates on my performance, helping me identify when I enter meditative state and the period in which I am most focused. This level of insight is extremely beneficial to me for tracking progress and refining my meditation techniques over time. With this headband and app I also have the ability to compare my current performance with my last seven sessions, so this adds a layer of accountability and motivation. Not only does this hold me accountable, but allows me to see tangible improvements, making it easier for me to stay engaged with my meditation practice.The headband is lightweight and easy to wear. Its compact design makes it simple to take along anywhere, whether I am at home, traveling, or attending a meditation retreat.The headband connects seamlessly via Bluetooth to the companion app, which is available for free on both the App Store and Google Play. This connection enables easy data transfer and access to my meditation stats.Once fully charged, the headband provides about 8 hours of active meditation use.This headband is a revolutionary tool when it comes to meditation and I highly recommend it!!

I’ve used this meditation headband extensively, and while the companion app is solid, the device itself is fundamentally flawed. Here's the breakdown:Hardware Quality: PoorFrom the beginning, the headband gave me persistent connection issues. During meditation sessions, it frequently loses sensor contact and plays an audio alert to indicate the disconnection, completely disruptive and counterproductive during a session where silence and focus are critical. This repeated problem is enough to make you want to avoid using it entirely.The build quality is unacceptable for a device priced around $200. Both sides of the headband broke due to flimsy materials. The structural design is weak and feels cheap. I had to patch it together myself to keep using it. On top of that, the elastic band at the back snaps easily. Out of the three included bands, one is already broken, and I’m on the second. These bands don't stretch well and aren't designed to accommodate different head sizes comfortably.The form factor is also questionable. The design sits awkwardly, with two "legs" that reach toward the ears in a strange, unstable manner. It's not adaptable, lacks ergonomic refinement, and does not feel professional in the slightest. It honestly looks disposable.Additionally, the headband doesn’t offer an adjustable or expandable design for people with larger heads. This is a significant oversight, especially considering that many users might find the fit uncomfortable. A design similar to that of the Muse headband, where the band can expand to fit a wider range of head sizes, would make this product far more versatile and comfortable.App Quality: StrongWhere the hardware fails, the app is the only redeeming part. It has a clean, professional interface and delivers meaningful metrics like coherence, a feature I value. It also allows integration with third-party apps during meditation sessions without charging extra, which is a notable advantage compared to some competitors.Final Verdict:The app shows promise, but the device itself undermines the experience. It's unreliable, cheaply made, and frustrating to use. Unless there's a complete overhaul in design and materials, I can't recommend this product. Especially not at this price point. Look elsewhere (like the Muse line) if you want a dependable, well-built meditation device.

Initially bought more or less as a “gadget” and was prepared for it to be less than advertised . Still trying to see all the different options that it can help with things like neurofeedback and it seems to think I’m not in a coherent state when I feel that way, but that’s the great thing about the product- it provides real feedback that allows you to better discover and discipline your mind if you keep at it. I wish that the free version of the app did a better job of guiding you through the functionality and added benefits of the premium version though.