Somnee Basics

Getting started, General information & Product first time use

What is included in the Somnee package?

The contents inside the box will include your Somnee Headband, a pack of gel-based electrodes, a Flex clip (used to connect the provided gel electrodes), a charging base, and a charging cable/wall plug.

Downloading the Somnee App

Important: The Somnee App can only be used with an active Somnee Sleep Membership. Download the app by searching for “Somnee” in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device, or by following these QR codes. With the email you used to

Device Settings for the Somnee App

In order to use your Somnee headband properly, please make sure following are enabled on your device settings:

How should I prepare my skin for a stim session?

Wash your forehead and make sure your skin is fully dry before use. Some skin creams and moisturizers are conductive and could make a stimulation session uncomfortable. Pull away any hair from your forehead to make sure Somnee's EEG sensors and elect

What does a Somnee stim session feel like?

When using Somnee and the stimulation session begins, It’s typical to feel a tingling sensation during the session or see some light pulses. This is normal and safe. If you feel any discomfort during the session, press on the electrodes to ensure tha

How often should I use my Somnee?

Somnee is designed to be used every night so you can get the best possible benefits from both the personalized stim session as well as the sleep readiness measurements.

How do I place on or change the electrodes on the flex clip?

5 Steps to attach gel electrodes to the flex clip:. 1. With the electrode package sleeve in one hand, take your flex clip and align the metal hole with the metal knob on the back of an electrode. 2. Gently push the flex clip onto the metal knob until

Is it safe to do a 2nd stim session in the same night?

The Somnee headband is designed to allow a single full session (15 minutes) and a secondary "Top Up" session (10 minutes) every 12 hours. The "Top Up" session becomes available 2 hours after your primary session.

Is the Somnee device helpful for staying asleep throughout the night or only for falling asleep?

7 years of research led by the Somnee science team have found that, on average, the Somnee headband helps:- Cut the time to fall asleep in half- Reduce nightly tossing and turning by 1/3- Increase total time asleep by 30+ minutes. While some users ex

Somnee headband LED lights

LED ColorIndicationSolid YellowWhen you start or reset Somnee, you'll see a solid yellow light before it begins flashing.Flashing YellowThe Somnee headband is awake and ready to pair with your app.BlueWhen you place your headband on the charger, a bl

My stim session seemed shorter than normal

If you go to start your regular stim session and it only lasts 10 minutes instead of the usual 15 minutes, the "Night Shift" feature may have been accidentally switched on. The Night Shift setting is designed to accommodate Somnee users who work at n

Can I share my Somnee with a family member?

As of right now, Somnee headbands and memberships cannot be shared across accounts. Here's why:. Your brain rhythms are unique to you, just like your fingerprints. So every Somnee session you log further tailors the stimulation to your brain's unique

I just started using Somnee, I am not feeling any sleep improvements

If you've completed a few sessions but aren't feeling differences in your sleep -- that's completely normal. While some users experience benefits within a few sessions, 80% of Somnee Sleepers see the biggest impact on their rest after 2-3 weeks of co

What should I do if I wake up in the middle of the night and cannot fall back asleep?

2 hours after your Somnee stim session, you can choose to do a "Top Up" session to nudge your brain back to sleep. From the main page, if you click "start session" you'll be taken to the stim session page on the app. There, you'll see the remaining t