Using Muse with Health Technologies

We hear from many customers that they want to use Muse while also having other devices that assist with their health and well-being. This article talks about how Muse works and how it can be used with other devices in a technical way.

Muse is not a certified medical device. If you have any concerns about your health while using Muse, you need to speak with your physician or another appropriate health care professional.
 

CPAP machines
Pacemakers
Hearing aids and fitting Muse

 

Is Muse safe to use?

Yes! Muse is safe to use.

Muse has been tested and certified in accordance with Canadian, USA, and European regulatory standards (FCC, UL, CE).

Muse uses Bluetooth to send information to your mobile device. Bluetooth radio waves are roughly 100 times less powerful than cell phone radio waves and are used in millions of devices designed to be worn on the head (e.g. headphones).
 

Magnets

Muse S (Gen 1), Muse S (Gen 2), and Muse S Athena devices contain magnets that may interfere with medical devices or certain implants.

If you use medical devices or implants, please consult your physician or medical provider before using a Muse device.

• Muse 2 and Original Muse devices do not contain magnets.
  
   

CPAP machines

CPAP machines come in many different shapes and sizes, so it's difficult for us to accurately judge how they would generally work with the Muse headband.

The key is that the Muse headband sensors need contact with the skin of your forehead and between the ear and sides of the head (where glasses sit).

If your CPAP machine doesn't cover your forehead or sit on the tops of your ears, then it should work. You may need to spend some extra time adjusting your Muse or CPAP machine so that Muse gets good sensor quality.

To see how to wear Muse headbands, watch our fit video tutorials! 

 

Pacemakers

If you have a pacemaker or other implanted device, please consult your physician or medical provider before using a Muse device.

Muse S (Gen 1) and Muse S (Gen 2) devices contain magnets that may interfere with medical devices or certain implants. Muse 2 and Original Muse devices do not contain magnets.

For reference, Muse headbands contain the following measurement devices:

• EEG sensors

• PPG sensor

• Accelerometer

• Gyroscope
   

Muse also contains a Bluetooth chip to connect to your iOS or Android device and uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

 

Hearing aids and fitting Muse

Hearing aids can be used with Muse, but keep in mind that the Muse sensors need to touch the skin on the back of your ears and your forehead.

Hearing aids that are inserted into your ear should work well with Muse, while some hearing aids that sit behind or on top of your ear may prevent you from having proper contact with the sensors. Hearing aids which sit behind or top-of-the-ear can work with Muse, but they must be moved slightly to the side to allow Muse to have full contact behind the ear.

Audio plays an important role with Muse, but you don't need to use headphones. You can play Muse experiences in a quiet room through your phone or tablet.

Read our Using Headphones with Muse article for more information on headphone compatibility and recommendations.
 

Video tutorials on fitting your Muse

We've included video tutorials below showing how to adjust and fit your Muse depending on the type.
 

Muse S

 

Muse 2

 

Original Muse

 

If you have any questions or need further support, please reach out to our Customer Care team!