Set up guide
Welcome to alphabeats, where we use music to help improve your mental skills. Today, you're starting a journey to boost your mental performance.
When your first session begins, we'll play the music you chose. By wearing the headband, our system will be able to measure how your brain responds to the music and will challenge you to relax and focus. We’ll do this by changing the music's richness.
When you are fully relaxed and focused, the music will sound rich and clear. This means your brain is in an optimal ‘alpha’ state. The changes in the music act as a signal of your mental state. If the music loses its depth, it means we are challenging you to improve your focus. These techniques help train your brain to stay in an optimal alpha state longer and better than before.
The more you use alphabeats, the easier it becomes to find and maintain this optimal alpha state. Each session helps make this calm focus a regular part of your mental skills.
To help you have a great first training experience, we’ve created this quick start guide.
Step 1: Charge the battery
Charge the headband’s battery for at least 10 minutes before first use.
In the box, you’ll find the battery charger and a microUSB cable. To charge the battery:Insert the battery into the charger.Plug the USB cable into the charger and then into a compatible power source.Wait until the LED on the charger turns green. This indicates that the battery is fully charged.* Recharging the battery should take no longer than 4 hours.
How to know the battery charge status
- LED not lit: The charger is not connected to a power source,
- LED glows red: The battery is charging;
- LED glows green: The battery is fully charged.
Step 2: What you need to get started
Headphones or Earphones
Use a decent pair of headphones or earbuds for the best audio neurofeedback experience.
Water
Water is used to moisten the 4 sensor parts for better connection with your scalp. Follow the in-app onboarding instructions carefully to avoid damaging your device.
A hair tie for long hair (optional)
If you have long hair, use a hair tie to keep hair out of the way so the electrodes can make good contact with your skin.
Step 3: Insert the battery into the headband
How to insert the battery
- Slightly pull the textile band away from the charger compartment.
- Insert the battery; it will snap into place.
How to insert the battery
- When the battery is properly installed, the LED in the electrical block will light up for 2 seconds.
- The device is ready for use when the LED blinks once every 2 seconds.
Headband LED indicator operating modes
- Standby Mode: Battery is installed but not connected to a mobile phone or computer. The LED lights up for 2 seconds upon installation, then blinks once every 2 seconds.
- Connectivity Mode: Connection established with a mobile phone or computer. The LED is constantly lit.
- Registration Mode: BrainBit registers the signal. The LED flashes once every 2 seconds.
- Power Saver Mode: The battery charge is low. The LED is dark. Remove the battery and charge it.
Step 4: Download the alphabeats app
Download the alphabeats app from the App Store or Google Play Store. An account was automatically created for you when you purchased your alphabeats bundle.
Step 5: Follow the in-app onboarding
We have created an in-app onboarding to ensure you get set up and running as soon as possible.
Once you sign in, you will automatically begin the Fundamentals Program. This program is designed to teach you how to wear the headband and help you understand and get the most out of your alphabeats training experience. If you decide to skip the onboarding, you can start it later by clicking the green button on the home screen.
Storage and care
Ensure the headband is dry when storing
If water is used for better connection, make sure the foam pads or electrodes are dry before storing the device to prevent mold.
Textile Band
You can wash the strap periodically with a little bit of soap and warm water.
Headband
Clean with a soft cloth dampened with water. For deep cleaning, use rubbing alcohol or alcohol-based sanitizer.
Electrodes
Clean with the brush from the kit. For deep cleaning, use rubbing alcohol or alcohol-based sanitizer, then follow up with a dry soft cloth.
Troubleshooting
Headband not found in the app
- Check Battery Charge
- Ensure the headband battery is charged
- Remove and re-insert the battery.
- Check Bluetooth and Permissions
- Ensure your device's Bluetooth is on.
- Check permissions and settings.
- For iOS:
- Ensure "Allow new connections" is enabled in your Bluetooth settings.
- For Android:
- Ensure location permission for alphabeats is enabled (We do not process or store your location information).
Unable to connect to headband
- Remove and re-insert the battery
- Check for app updates in the App Store or Play Store.
Poor sensor signal
Check headband fit
- Ensure the headband fits snugly and securely but is still comfortable.
- If the headband is too loose, the sensors won’t connect to your scalp.
Ensure the sensors make contact
- Massage the sensors through your hair to make good contact with your scalp.
- Wear your hair half-up or in a ponytail to avoid hair blocking the sensors.
- If you wear glasses, ensure the sensors aren’t touching the arms of your glasses.
- Remove the pads around the sensors to improve contact with the scalp.
Moisten the foam pads
- If the device is on your head, use a spray bottle or dropper to wet the hair and scalp where the sensor sits.
- Do not use saline or other liquids.
- Avoid getting the battery compartment wet.
Clean the sensors
- Clean sensors with at least 70% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab.
- Gently clean the sensors and the reference plate on your headband.
- Do not use any other liquid and avoid the battery compartment.
Need further assistance?
If the issue persists, please contact us at support@listenalphabeats.com.
