Your Smart Mind Partner

Begin Your Journey with ela

Experience mindfulness, relaxation, and focus with real-time EEG-based feedback.

Your ela headband is ready to use right out of the box,  this guide helps you set up, connect, and start your first session effortlessly.

Start Your First Session

Unbox Your ela

Inside the box:

  • ela Smart EEG Headband
  • Charging Cable
  • Quick Start Card
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1. Charging Your ela Headband

Your ela headband comes partially charged and ready for your first experience. If the battery runs low, simply connect it with the included cable and let it fully charge before your next use.

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2.Wearing The Headband

Place the headband gently on your forehead with the LED lights facing down. Adjust the strap until the headband fits securely and rests comfortably on your forehead.

Tips for better contact

  • Keep hair away from the forehead sensors
  • Clean your skin before use if needed
  • Do not wear the headband too loosely or too tightly

A correct fit helps improve EEG signal quality and provides more consistent session data.

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3. Power and Pairing

Power on the headband by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds, and make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. Install the app and follow the in-app instructions.

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Download the ela App

4. Connect To ela Headband

Connect the ela app to your headband via Bluetooth. The in-app tutorials will guide you through the steps.

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5. Sensor Signal Verification

After wearing the headband, the application performs a sensor signal check to verify that the electrodes are making proper contact with the skin.

During this step, three circular indicators on the screen represent the status of the three EEG electrodes. Each indicator changes color based on signal quality:

  • Green: Good contact and stable signal
  • Orange: Weak signal
  • Red: Noisy or unstable signal

The user should adjust the headband until all three indicators turn green, indicating that the electrodes have proper contact with the skin.

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During this process:

  • Remain relaxed and still
  • Avoid touching or moving the headband
  • Wait while the application evaluates the signal quality

Once all three electrodes show a green status, the system automatically proceeds to the next step.

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Learn About EEG Activity

After successful signal verification, the app can display the EEG waveform and activity across commonly referenced EEG frequency bands:

  • Delta (δ) – commonly associated with slower-wave activity
  • Theta (θ) – often studied in relation to relaxation and meditation
  • Alpha (α) – often associated with relaxed, wakeful states
  • Beta (β) – commonly associated with active attention and mental activity
  • Gamma (γ) – associated with higher-frequency brain activity
These EEG bands provide another way to explore patterns in your brain activity during a session.
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6. Environment Recommendations

For optimal EEG signal quality, follow these recommendations:

  • Choose a quiet and comfortable environment
  • Remove hats or large earrings
  • Ensure hair does not cover the forehead sensors
  • Maintain a stable posture during the session
  • Using earbuds or headphones may help reduce distractions during your session.
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7. Setup Completion

Once setup is complete, your ela headband and app work together to capture EEG activity and provide real-time feedback during mindfulness, relaxation, and focus sessions.

Tap Finish in the app to start your journey toward balance.

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8. Relax and Begin Your Session

Choose a session in the app and begin. If comfortable, close your eyes, breathe naturally, and follow the guided experience while ela provides real-time EEG-based feedback.

What to expect

  • Gentle audio cues connected to selected EEG-based session indicators
  • Subtle feedback designed to support engagement with the activity
  • Dynamic guidance based on live EEG feedback

9. Review Your Results

After each session, view a clear summary of your session results.

Your session report may include:

  • EEG-based relaxation indicators
  • Focus-related session indicators
  • Session duration and activity summaries
  • EEG frequency-band information, including Alpha, Theta, Beta, and Gamma

Use these insights to explore your session patterns and follow your mindfulness and focus practice over time.

10. Care for Your ela Headband

Keep your device clean and protected to ensure long‑term reliability.

  • Power off the headband
  • Wipe the sensors gently
  • Store it safely in its original box

Download the ela App

Connect the ela App with your headband to explore real-time EEG-based feedback during your sessions. With AI-powered guidance, personalized activities, and session insights, ela makes mindfulness, relaxation, and focus practice more interactive and easy to follow.

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