Why EEG for Meditation & Relaxation

Most apps infer calm from motion or heart rate. BrainBit reads EEG, giving you direct insight into the brain - what’s happening during meditation and how well users recharge.

Science note

BrainBit records raw EEG and derives alpha, beta, theta rhythms. Alpha commonly increases during relaxed, calm states; beta aligns with focus, mental effort, and stress.

  • Measure stress & relaxation levels with brain-based metrics
  • Provide protocols/tools that help users discover what eases stress for them
  • Monitor mind-state changes as practice progresses
  • Let users explore their own meditation styles with real-time feedback

Mobile apps are considered to be one of the most powerful tools for contacting the target audience in terms of business.

Real-time relaxation/focus indicators

alpha↑ / beta↓ visuals or audio

Wind-down modes

with adaptive soundscapes and breath pacing

Personalized protocols

that A/B test techniques and recommend what works best

Mind-state timelines

that show transitions and depth of practice

Progress pages

with sessions, streaks, and gentle goal tracking

BrainBit SDK - Toolkits for Developers

  • Stream raw EEG from BrainBit devices
  • Connect via Bluetooth LE with device utilities
  • Built-in algorithms:
    • Brainwaves α, β, θ, δ (band power)
    • Brain heatmapping for real-time activity
    • Quantitative indicators (numeric features)
    • Qualitative indicators (app-level mind-state flags)
    • Adjustable scales & timespans for monitoring
    • Artifact handling to reduce noise
  • Supported platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, Unity (beta)

Devices for Meditation Apps

Pick the right form factor for your UX:

  • BrainBit Headband (4-ch): fast setup, dry electrodes - great for daily practice
  • Headband Pro (8-ch): richer spatial detail for advanced features
  • Flex4 / Flex8: free 10–20 placement for targeted studies
  • EEG Headphones: audio + EEG for sound-driven feedback experiences

Pair & Calibrate

Connect via BLE, check signal quality and artifacts.

Stream & Compute

Derive alpha/beta/theta and mind-state indicators.

Guide & Adapt

Drive visuals/audio/breath cues based on brain activity.

Review & Iterate

Show session summaries, trends, and personalized tips.

EEG-guided meditation built with the BrainBit Headband and our Free SDK.

Attune is a close-partner application that shows what’s possible with BrainBit: real-time, brain-responsive meditation and relaxation experiences powered by our Free SDK and the BrainBit headband.

  • Live EEG feedback that adapts sessions in real time
  • Focus and relaxation modes to match user goals
  • Session summaries & progress tracking to keep users engaged
  • Simple, gel-free setup with Bluetooth pairing to the BrainBit headband

Free SDK (forever) and production-ready device utilities

Brain-first metrics that make meditation feedback meaningful

Fast time-to-prototype with sample code and reference flows

Scales from MVP to brandable experiences (white-label & customization available)

White label solution from BrainBit will help you boost your product, strengthen your brand and boost sales.

What signals can I use?

Raw EEG with derived alpha, beta, theta, delta; mind-state indicators and heatmaps via SDK.

Can I measure stress and relaxation?

You can implement brain-based indicators that reflect relaxation (alpha) and effort/stress (beta) in a non-medical context.

Which platforms are supported?

iOS, Android, Windows, and Unity (beta).

Is the SDK really free?

Yes, the BrainBit SDK is free forever.

Is this intended for medical use?

No. It’s for research, education, training, and wellness, not for diagnosis or treatment.