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What’s new in the eSense App 8.x

With version 8, the eSense App has received a completely new technical foundation (migration to Capacitor 7). This brings significantly more stability, a streamlined user interface and the basis for faster future updates. In addition, several new features have been added.

Latest updates (version 8.1.6)

• Automatic restart of a measurement (8.1.6): In the sensor settings, right below Session length, you can switch on an automatic restart. When the timer stops the measurement, it starts again on its own, up to five times in a row. Every run is stored as its own recording.
• What is new, directly in the app (8.1.6): After an update the app shows what has been added and reports newer versions in the store. The notice can be switched off.
• Revised SCR counting for the eSense Skin Response (8.1.6): A rise from a local minimum to the following maximum now counts as a spontaneous fluctuation when it reaches at least 0.02 µS within 1 to 20 seconds. SCR values from recordings made before this update cannot be compared one to one with newer ones. Details in Skin Conductance Response (SCR).
• Settings are remembered (8.1.3): Breathing trainer, video, music and other options are now retained per sensor – even after closing the app. Your eSense Pulse connection is saved in Open Training and in procedures. Settings apply per account as well as without an account.
• Reliable USB audio adapters on iOS (8.1.3): Whether original Apple or third-party adapter, USB-C or Lightning – your eSense is correctly recognised regardless of which option you choose in the audio pop-up. For the best signal quality, we still recommend original Apple adapters.
• Reliable cloud synchronisation (8.1.0): Synchronised sessions appear in the archive again. A notice pop-up explains that you may need to restart the app or reopen the sensor for the sessions to become visible. In addition: correct date display in the recording list, as well as fixes to the CSV export with combined feedback and to the PDF report layout.
• More stability and calmer signals (8.0.9 and 8.1.x): Longer eSense Pulse sessions are stored correctly, and the Philips Hue bridge is detected reliably again. Versions 8.1.x added an adaptive signal smoothing that reduces measurement noise at the resolution limit and lets genuine responses through without delay. What that means for comparing older and newer recordings is explained in Why does my curve look smoother than before?.
• Background performance: Improved performance and stability (8.1.3).

New features

• Data export to Apple Health and Health Connect: Selected eSense readings can be transferred to the health ecosystems. You can find out which sensors are supported on which platform under Apple Health and Health Connect.
• Promo Code: A Promo Code lets you unlock all in-app purchases of the app. More on this under Redeeming a Promo Code.
• Lab Streaming Layer (LSL) is now part of the OSC extension: stream your eSense data in real time to LabRecorder, OpenViBE, MATLAB, BCI2000, pylsl and other LSL-compatible research tools. Details under Streaming eSense data (eSense Web App, OSC, LSL).
• Deleting data in the archive (Archive Wipe): Supervisors can reset the data of a supervised client from the Profile page; in addition, every user can delete their own data per sensor via the three-dot menu in the archive. Ideal for shared devices. See Supervisor guide.
• Sensor connection check: When starting a training without a connected sensor, the app now shows a clear message and points to the Demo Mode.

Improvements

• Reworked procedures system: Downloading, uploading and sharing procedures across platforms, as well as the local procedures list, now work reliably.
• Philips Hue: Pairing without the 10-second button press. eSense Pulse, breathing trainer and Hue light share a unified colour and brightness logic. Improved temperature slider (20–40 °C in 0.1° steps) in Open Training and procedures.
• Breathing trainer: Hold times are applied correctly, the breaths per minute are clearly highlighted.
• Oscilloscope: The scale lock now also works in full screen and in procedures. With video feedback, real-time thresholds for sharpness, brightness and colour are available.
• Archive: Reliable ZIP export, clearer sort toggle and more control over cloud synchronisation (no forced sync after login).
• More stable Bluetooth connection with eSense Pulse and eSense Muscle.
• Many further refinements: tactile feedback, YouTube thumbnails visible again, improved help links, refreshed “Shop & Plans” area, language selection on the login page and numerous improvements to the user interface.

The complete list of changes per version is in the eSense app changelog: all versions at a glance.

Manual & FAQ: https://help.mindfield.de