Smart Bulbs (optional)

The eSense app can use smart bulbs as a visual biofeedback channel: the colour and brightness of the bulb react in real time to your measured values. This way you can see your level of tension or relaxation directly in the light in the room – in addition to or instead of the feedback on the screen. This works with all eSense sensors.

Recommendation: Philips Hue

For light biofeedback we recommend the Philips Hue. In general, all Philips Hue products are compatible with the eSense app. For coloured feedback, the models in the “White and Color Ambiance” range are particularly suitable.

As the best bulbs for biofeedback we recommend the Philips Hue Go and the Philips Hue Bloom: both produce coloured light, are compact and work well as mood lighting right at your training spot. The Hue Go can also be used on the move thanks to its battery.

Two ways to connect

You can connect the Philips Hue to the eSense app in two ways:

• Via the Hue Bridge (ZigBee): the classic method, ideal for several bulbs.
• Directly via Bluetooth: without a bridge, supported by practically all newer Hue bulbs.

You will find the exact setup for both variants, as well as recommendations on the number of bulbs and the range, in the Philips Hue FAQ. The use of the Philips Hue is available in the eSense app as an in-app purchase (see In-App Purchases).

Colour and brightness logic

Since version 8, the eSense Pulse, the breathing trainer and the Hue light use a unified colour and brightness logic: the colour and brightness of the bulb follow the same scheme as the feedback in the app and change according to your measured value or the training phase. This keeps the visual feedback consistent across screen and bulb.

Magic Blue (discontinued)

The Magic Blue was formerly Mindfield’s own smart bulb. It is no longer produced (end of life). For existing customers, the Magic Blue function remains usable in the eSense app; for a new purchase, however, we recommend the Philips Hue. Notes on connecting the Magic Blue can also be found in our helpdesk.