Which Personal EEG Device Should You Buy? (Muse, Emotiv, Neurosky)

In this video, Dr. Cody compares the latest Personal EEG Devices.
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Cody Rall, M.D., is a United States Navy trained Psychiatrist who specializes in neurotechnology wearables. He is a co-founder of Stanford Brainstorm, the world’s first academic laboratory dedicated to transforming brain health through entrepreneurship.
Dr. Rall also served as a board member of the psychiatry innovation lab, an annual national competition at the American Psychiatric Association that works as an incubator for groups developing technological solutions to problems in mental health care. He is the founder of Techforpsych, a media and relations company that covers advancements in technology related to neuroscience.
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Personal EEG Devices such as.... Muse Headband. Emotiv Epoch. Emotiv Insight. Neurosky. Macrotellect. So many choices!!! The Personal EEG Device revolution is upon us and making a purchase that suits your needs can be a challenge indeed. Tune into Techforpsych to see what Personal EEG Device you should buy.
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[@CodyRallMD]

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[@KimKozak]

It's so rare that a video product comparison actually covers ALL the details I'm looking for. Thanks!

[@CodyRallMD]

Thanks Kim!

[@alir.9894]

This review was perfect! Thank you so much!

[@CodyRallMD]

Glad you liked it!

[@marwan_nafea]

Thanks for the great review.

[@johnoestmannmusic]

Great intro into the current world of consumer EEG headsets. Thanks!

[@CodyRallMD]

Thanks for your support!

[@mazdaknazemi8207]

thanks for sharing your info

[@JessicaDK1996]

I’m just seeing this now and love your review. New sub now! I have PTSD and my psychologist suggested the MUSE for me. She personally uses one. My mom got me the Muse2 for Christmas and just in a month I’ve noticed such a positive change in my anxiety level and being able to actually use less medication for panic attacks. I didn’t think there was anything that could help.

[@CodyRallMD]

That's so awesome Jessica, glad to hear it's helping

[@benjaminkottmann7381]

That's awesome. Have you done a professional EEG before? I am suffering from generalized anxiety/panic, dissoziative perceptual disorder, depressive upset, with a lot of symptoms... :( thank you very much

[@JessicaDK1996]

@@benjaminkottmann7381 hi there. I did go to a specialist a few years ago but only went to a couple of sessions. I think it would have helped if I had stuck with it. I love the idea that I can use my Muse at home. Take care!

[@tomes186]

great channel, thanks! there is also Focus device, which is a bit more expensive, but also seems interesting.. I personally used MindWave for some time and it's not so good for sure.. now plan to get Muse

[@CodyRallMD]

Great to hear! Thanks for the support!

[@FGovernments]

thank you!!!

[@AZTigerMMA]

I don’t care about research or marketplace - what’s going to work to help me change ME????? How do I do it and what works best - that is all I want to stay chill at all times - I want to build my best self

[@aadeshgurubhakt5945]

Thanks a lot..

[@GaryAshleycrashsmashley]

I use my Muse for Anger Management along with seeing a professional therapist. I real like it and gives me a way of gauging my mediations

[@CodyRallMD]

That's awesome

[@vincentross5341]

@@CodyRallMD I am looking for a personal eeg Device that let me know when I cross over to alpha/ theta

[@bobprice6274]

I am happy with my Muse headband.

[@killakrok]

I've really been getting into EEG/VR and have been wondering which headset I wanted to pick up. This video comes at the perfect time. Great video. Love the channel.

[@EddieFox]

I recently attended a training session where the myemotiv headset and app were demonstrated. I particularly liked the real time brain activity display (not just brainwave traces). That was cool. Myemotiv seem to be the only app with this visual.

[@CodyRallMD]

Yes, seems to be at this time

[@PabloLucio]

Hi Cody! Im new here, but I was looking for some info go buy an EEG device and I found your videos. Really good, well explained material. I just want to ask you one question: nowadays, some time after you uploaded this video in 2018, do you still think the same and would these advices be the same to buy an affordable EEG device in 2020 with artistic and audiovisual purposes? Hope you have time to answer, your opinion looks unvaluable on this field. Thank you very much, and subscribed!

[@allgreatthings9608]

i would love to hear more about the research into Ahah moments

[@CodyRallMD]

Great Idea. People are really interested in Gamma wave spikes related to this. I'll see what I can do!

[@WonderfulWanderingTopics]

Thanks for the review. Do you think the improvements to the Muse 2 in regards to accepting movements without messing up the signals would be stable enough when doing Tai Chi and Chi Gung?

[@CodyRallMD]

Good question. I think the ideal will still be limited movements for any EEG signal. I have a Muse 2 review coming out in a week or two and will look more into it.

[@bhaveekdesai]

Really liked this video! We've had multiple BCI projects at University of Florida, and for the most part we used Emotiv's Insight. I personally preferred using the Muse for its sleek design, ease of use and very little discomfort; but their developer and research tools took a lot of time to support their 2016 headset. Muse I/O is still unsupported for the 2016 headset. That really limits the capability of using an OSC with something like OpenVibe for the 2016 headset. Of course, there are 3rd party solutions available to this, but that says a lot about the company itself when they launch a new version of their headset without developer support for 2+ years after the launch.

[@randomusername509]

Actually that's exactly what I'm looking into right now. I have an idea about detecting and using one (derived) parameter from the eeg data, and considering to buy one of these to experiment with. But official documentation says no support for dev.tools for Muse 2016, which can mean only that they stopped active development and support of the device and focused on selling whatever they produced so far. This is frustrating :(

[@randomusername509]

Also, it is almost end of 2018, and no new version of the device has been released or even announced...

[@luisoscar1840]

yeeees eeg i love it is real, i understand the agenda, you can do amazing things with eeg new body and all you can imagine

[@williamsnavely9992]

Hey cody, Nice review, do you offer coaching for free?

[@melcif]

Muchas gracias por compartir su conocimiento.

[@CodyRallMD]

Thank you Zeus

[@Kawikalovesfood]

Curious which device would you recommend for athletic performance training to improve focus and concentration through neuro sensory feedback?

[@danieltheisen5944]

What would you recommend for a High School AP Psychology Teacher looking to make Neuroscience a little less abstract/textbooky and instead being able to have his students take a hands on approach... I was looking at Emotiv and while I personally really want the EPOC+ just because it's so cool, this would be a personal purchase not a school purchase and the EPOC+ is a "bit" out of my price range. I was thinking about the Emotiv Insight (I have not seen your videos on this device, but will take a look while awaiting a response)? What I would be doing with the students with the tech is mostly, but not entirely, looking at each other's EEG raw readouts and identifying different brainwave patterns/frequencies. Can the Insight provide raw readouts without purchasing the pro subscription (maybe through third party software) or is that the only way? I know you said the Muse can give the raw readouts, but it seems (from this video and from their own site) that the Muse's focus is specifically on meditation... Are there any apps for the Muse that would work with just general active behavior (so we could do things like comparing a students brainwave activity while shooting hoops to sitting in class). My concern is that I may run into the problem I ran into a few years ago when, with an older EEG meditation device, the app would stop recording data if you were way more active than you were supposed to be while meditating (I'm sure the device was more than capable of recording the data, but the app, which focused on meditation, purposefully stopped the recording if you tried using it for something other than meditating). Can you use the Muse for things other than meditation and if so which Windows applications will I need to do so? Or should I go for the Insight and find a third party app or maybe even buy the subscription software? Or should I just go for broke and splurge on the EPOC+ and its software? Any thoughts? Edit (about 2 hours after my original post): I did a little more research of my own (In addition to what I knew before I asked the question) and found that Muse has their own software called "Direct" which is pretty close to what I am looking for... It is less focused on Meditation and more so about collecting raw data. It's subscription price is also significantly lower than Emotiv's at $24 for a 1 year subscription. Based off what you know about the Emotiv and the Muse, what would you recommend?

[@CodyRallMD]

It was funny as I read your post, because Muse Direct was exactly the thing I was going to recommend. It is a nice program and I am going to be making a video on it soon. Glad that you found it an attractive option. I think the comfortability of wear and ease of use will make it a more attractive in a classroom setting compared to the other devices. Awesome to hear it being used in this way!

[@danieltheisen5944]

Does Muse Direct allow for any sort of brain mapping? Like does the program allow us to look at what parts of the brain are firing like the Emotiv device can do with their software (I know some of the Emotiv software has the ability to look at like 3D models of the brain based on the collected EEG data... although I guess that's because it has so many more nodes on it)? The EEG is certainly the main thing I am looking for, but it would also be especially useful to have students be able to see a model of the brain lighting up in different areas for different activities. I'm guess Muse can't do it, but let me know if you know. Thank you!

[@stormsake]

looking for the same answer. gratz¡

[@shirleyzhang4309]

Hi Daniel! You sound like a great teacher :) Have you thought about using OpenBCI? It's as low as $349.99 for an EEG headset and all the software is free and open-source. Their customer service is fast too, from my personal experience

[@alal792]

@Valare Beauchamp They are charging now for the service, it's $4/m. I have been in tech decades, so maybe I will just learn how to build my own from their SDK.

[@prasannakolar3833]

Hi Cody this is one of the most informative (and quick) video giving a good spectrum of the devices and what they can be used for. I purchased the Emotiv EPOC+ but their monthly support costs are too high for a school research. If you get this message, can you please let us know which headsets are available in the 2500 range, without any fee to download raw data.. Thanks a lot and again a great Video.!

[@zstorrrok]

Hey, if you need an EEG headset for research that you don't have to pay for the raw data check out the MindRove Arc!

[@shirleyzhang4309]

You forgot about OpenBCI ! Can you a comparison between it and Emotiv?

[@sebonexex3484]

Which device is in your opinion the best one to control computer's/apps' UI?

[@viggipedia]

Hi, Where does OpenBCI stand in this list? I'm trying to get into BCI research with VR/AR

[@epar2602]

can i record with MUSE my brain while watching TV and then analyze how my brainwaves reacted afterwards u? i have to use matlab and so on right? can i also analyze my meditation files with matlab after the sessions?

[@SimonePacchieleVideo]

yes, with a 3rd part app called Mind Monitor

[@adinamagallon5216]

Dr. Coby im a practitioner and I would like to get more info on the muse system, Thank you

[@danielkliemczak3450]

Hey man... You a while ago sugested a neurosity crown for development and research, I just ordered mine! Thank you!!

[@CodyRallMD]

Awesome! I'm literally wearing one right now lol

[@danielkliemczak3450]

@@CodyRallMD is a little price... 😂 But I can't wait to receive mine and start to work with it.

[@Zr0din]

Can you tell me the difference between what this stuff does (EEG and Neurofeedback) versus tDCS products like Plato Work and Halo Sport?

[@jerryashton8108]

hey :-) great video,as usual :-) so this answered my question about which device 2 buy... its gonna b the muse since i m interested only in meditation... but there r still a few questions i have... 1. what is the max recording time of the muse?i thought it would b 5 hrs since that is the battery life it has,but in 1 of ur videos u said its max 45 minutes...this is very important 2 me since i wanna know more about my brainwaves when i reach the point of detaching completely from my body,which can take up 2 5hrs,so its important that i have also a 5hr recording option... 2.what is the data muse uses for the 3 states - active/neutral/calm -? i dont wanna just trust them blindly that they found the ultimate truth,specially since this field is still filled with many question-marks...what ratio of the different brainwaves do they choose for those states? 3.its great that muse has this neurofeedback with the waves,hard,soft,and birds,but i want another option where there isnt a constant sound so i can withdraw my attention more and more,so i would need the option of choosing shorter sounds...does muse app have this option,2 choose sounds and connect them 2 the brainwaves u want?and if not,is there an app out there which can do this? 4.my goal in meditation is 2 completely transcend physical body consciousness so i want a system like muse but with the option 2 choose the brainwaves and a short sound signaling when i enter different brainwaves,so for example if beta waves r the dominant wave then i choose a certain sound,same for alpha,theta and delta,just like its done with the muse app,but this way its more detailed,i would know with every sound which brainwave is strongest,so i can work on getting 2 delta and also c what is happening in my mind or meditation when i lose a certain state and go higher in frequency etc so is there an app that can do this?after i saw u mentioning muse monitor i looked it up,and found that it records all the different brainwaves but i think it doesnt have a neurofeedback option,right? or how about muse direct for ios?does it record all data and does it have a neurofeedback option?went 2 the appstore but the description wasnt very good... 5.so is there an app available which can give me what i need or do i have 2 download the SDK ,learn how 2 create an app,and do it myself??!! :-( lol oh,and 1 more :-) watching ur interview with Michael Decaire...he mentions in the beginning the test they did with the monk,and that his brainwaves dropped so crazy fast...did he tell u the results?which brainwaves were dominant,or the percentages,like x% delta,x%theta,x% alpha etc?

[@ramym55]

Can I use any meditation music with the muse? I have a specific meditation and I just need feedback if I'm doing it right, would this be a good choice?

[@nanaasubonteng2212]

which headset would you recommend for controlling a robotic car?

[@djalankin]

Cngrts for the knowledge effort! I have seen people connecting a few different brand devices to Ableton Live audio music software. Can you tell the cheapest one that can be conected send data to computer like Muse for example? The question actually is if those cheap brainlinks can do that conection too, even poorly.

[@drdavid62]

I am a classical guitar enthusiast looking to improve my performance. I have recently immersed myself in the deep/deliberate learning research of Anders Ericsson and many of the pop psych books available on achieving Peak Performance. I am now interested in using a personal EEG device to assist me in achieving optimal mental states while playing guitar. So my question is which of the devices out there would be most suited to monitoring what my brain is doing when I’m in a great flow state and really ‘one with my guitar’ so to speak versus those frustrating times when I cant even get through a scale cleanly? Thanks for putting such useful information out here for the general public!

[@CodyRallMD]

I would use the Muse to meditate before getting into your flowstate guitar sessions :) . The movement during sessions might mess up the signal, but I know the Muse 2 is getting software ready for mobile EEG. But for now I would suggest meditating with the Muse before playing to enhance your flowstate.

[@drdavid62]

@@CodyRallMD Thanks Cody. I'll probably start with the Muse based on your suggestion, which make sense to me. My performance tends to suffer when there is a lot of distracting chatter going on upstairs. Using the Muse will help quiet my mind just before starting a practice session and ideally improved results. I will stay tuned to your channel for new and interesting insights on mindware technologies!

[@karthikthayyil7664]

I have purchased Emotiv Insight and have been using it for a week. I would like to know how comfortable do you feel using Emotiv Insight. For me personally, I can't wear it for more than an hour, I get a bad headache and it becomes unbearable after a point.

[@brainfreeze7979]

This is the first I’ve looked into this but for me it’s about my sleep analysis. My sleep pattern is not mainstream and professional diagnostic measures have failed me in the past since you generally only get one night of data. As someone with ADHD, I NEED more. Lol. Therefore two questions: 1. Although you mentioned meditation and wellness/self improvement, how well are these devices geared towards being able to accomodate sleep analysis? 2. Privacy, you didn’t address that at all. Do these devices require you to upload anything to third party servers? I don’t want any data transmitted away from my devices at all unless I had an opt-in option for something that may be desirable. Is the data stored and used only in your device or computer or is it mandatory to send it elsewhere for processing??

[@user-qy9yd9si8o]

Which Personal EEG Device can make brain map? THANKS.

[@Grahanyana]

I Love this chanel from Indonesia 💕

[@CodyRallMD]

Thanks Grahanyana

[@ameliawade78]

Hi, I'm interested in developing brain-computer interface programs and was wondering which emotiv headset to buy. I either want to purchase the insight or the epoc. I just wanted to know what are the limitations of the insight compared with the epoc and whether these are enough for me to opt for the more expensive device. I am a total beginner to the world of personal EEG devices and applications and so I'm really not so sure about which is the best option for me. Whilst I have some understanding of how these devices and also the brain function, I haven't got a biology degree or anything and my area of expertise is in computer systems and software development so I'm not as in the know regarding the biological processes going on and how this technology uses them to gather data. You're videos have been very helpful in developing my understanding and I thank you. I would be greatly apperciative if you could advise me on which device to purchase (bearing in mind it will be my first experience with this technology) Thank you

[@abantno3626]

What can protect or block our EEG waves?

[@DPTech_workroom]

Hi! Can you help me out? I just bought an Emotie EPOC+ and want to control robot arms and robots. But in free (Lite) version of the software I can't figure it out how to do that. It has 14 channels. (no option for gyroscope) I'd like to use all capacity of the headset, but not really understand how can i do that. Without internet connection, buying license and using web servers. I can gave it back because it's not cheap and cant use for my purpose for that much money. I have a 3d mouse and the software is free. (hotkeys + other stuff and don't needed monthly subscription)

[@LiMaMuFu]

Cody, do you know any neurofeed back app/software compatible with muse eeg (other than myndlift?)

[@goverselle]

Hi ! Could you tell me please can one measure N400 variable with these mobile devices ? Thanks !

[@virtuallyrealistic]

New Category, Apnea Disordered Sleep measurement. Lots of people have various types of disordered sleep. CPAP machines produce reports of events who’s validity require verification with sleep brain wave activity. We elderly folks have greater difficulty getting effective sleep. The durability and comfort of the device become more significant with the sleep application. Muse S(2) has durability issues in this application.

[@shervintabrizi4006]

Hi Dr. Rall, What product would you recommend for monitoring seizure activity during sleep?

[@CodyRallMD]

If it's a medical condition I would consult with your PCM or neurologist. Perhaps the upcoming Muse Softband could help, however seizures can be small and localized and I'm not sure these devices are most appropriate. Definitely get a video EEG at the hospital if you have not done so already.

[@JasonJrake]

Thanks so much for this video. I did over a decade of binaural assisted meditation to increase Delta and gamma production And while I am happy with the subjective results, I'd like to actively measure my current brainwave states, and see if they change with other methods (I've maxed out binaural audio methods, and will be experimenting with other entrainment technologies) Based on this video, I think that means I want the raw data from muse, but is there a better tool you know of? Thanks for your help. (I use a Muse 1 as designed, and got an independent Android app for the data dump as well,, but it gives a measurement that is relative to calibration, which I was told isn't the raw data I need) Edit:spelling & un-correcting autocorrect

[@CodyRallMD]

Have you checked out Muse Monitor? Good luck!

[@merefrog]

I am a biofeedback practitioner and I would like to know what protocols they are using.

[@spiralviper8158]

Do you know if it's possible to use brain-computer interfacing to record sleeping dreams into audio-visual data/video?

[@JuicePod]

What is the best real time RAW Data EEG device for Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta and Gamma state detection? Thanks!

[@CodyRallMD]

Depends on what area of the brain and what you are using it for. Both Muse and Emotiv can do real-time detection across that Wavelength spectrum, but less so in the Gamma range.

[@joec2078]

Honestly, I recommend looking at how EEG devices work and make one. Learn how to program to access ports and create drivers.

[@yj9558]

can u tell me which feature was considered better to eliminate??

[@nakedcellist]

I have really bad experiences with emotiv, had lots of problems with their flimsy (but expensive) epoc, and their support is terrible. Now trying the mindwave mobile 2 and so far it is working well.

[@CodyRallMD]

I'm glad you found an alternative, naked cellist. I'm sure your concerts are fun.

[@anothersparklingspirit4440]

Years ago I encountered this technique before. I found it fascinating. I want to be able to use a device as pain therapy, to teach my brain to unlearn chronic pain. What do you recommend? Would the Insight 2.0 device be suitable for this? *1963, Cologne, Germany

[@JimmyGeniusEllis]

Are you in Chicago? Are you talking about the DePaul university in Illinois or in Chicago? I have been a student of this school. I prefer the neurosky mindwave mobile because they have more games and they host your game on their site and I am experimenting with making a game for the headset.

[@CodyRallMD]

Yes I am! Are you still a student? Send me an email at [e-mail] if you are interested in doing an EEG virtual reality project with some students there.

[@bobleeswaggerman6792]

Could this tehc be updated and used to create full dive games ?

[@mrl9337]

Can you do an update on this, Muse S, research with ADHD and mindful cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation practices are showing real growth.

[@CodyRallMD]

Muse S is coming up! Thanks for the suggestions

[@jaymo754]

I have a son with ADHD. I would prefer to avoid mediation and try a EEG device instead. Would you advise the MUSE or Brain Tap or Both?

[@dmitrymatora442]

Any of those (or others) can be used for measuring cognitive performance?

[@Sergiuss555]

Which one do you think provides fastest control signal? I don't need too many channels for my app, but speed/response time is critical. Imagine I want to simulate a mouse click. What would be the best device and strategy for the user?

[@CodyRallMD]

Probably Neurosity Crown at this point. But don't expect a lightning quick response. The field is moving forward, but not quite there yet.

[@vladimirmikheev1552]

Did he mentioned that for Emotive you need to buy a license if you want to see a raw data?

[@AdrianGonzalez-gy3if]

Hi Cody, I wanted to start a project of playing simple games like pokemon using EEG, by the information on the video I think the Emotiv products would work best. Although I was planning on getting the raw data and coding some mapping to the buttons, I am still researching to see what has been done like this so I am not sure if I would need the Emotiv pro access. Also I have a concern regarding the buttons because I would need maybe 6 inputs and I noticed a lot of the uses I have seen are maybe two (forward and backwards for a car for example) so I am not sure if this is a limitation for all these devices. Do you have any recommendations for which device can help me? Thanks

[@CodyRallMD]

Sounds like a challenging project! Maybe start with Emotiv Insight for the basics and increase in complexity and cost of device from there? (Epoch then FLEX Emotiv) ?? That's what I would do.

[@AdrianGonzalez-gy3if]

Thanks! I'll contact you when I have something!

[@stormsake]

anyone has experience with openBCI? or what do you think Cody?

[@carlarieger]

Hi Cody - Great videos! I notice you don't have any reviews on the HeartMath Inner Balance ear clip and app. What are your thoughts on it?

[@CodyRallMD]

Hi Carla. I have heard good things about HeartMath and have seen it in action a few times. There's definitely a lot of research supporting heart rate variability measures of fitness, ect. However, there has been so much going on with EEG Devices that I have not had the chance to make a review video for it yet. Good to know there is a demand for it, I will look into it more. A lot of these devices are about to integrating all these modalities into single units, so more attention needs to be made to individual components like heart rhythm and how it might correspond to EEG :)

[@tweeniebee3032]

Fantastic! Thanks a lot👏👏👏

[@alal792]

@@tweeniebee3032 I found better economy and application with a Polar H7 I bought used. I also have the Muse1 now and they pair quite well with their respective apps...giving me say HRV breathing with Elite app while I meditate on Muses sessions. I should also add that I have to use two tablets to drive that, maybe one expensive modern one would work if it allows more than one bluetooth...yet I have two low cost ones and they work great.

[@bhagyasreekanuparthi3025]

Can u please give your friends contact who is working with movements that you mentioned.

[@Punhenen]

"Neuromarketing", could you explain what is this about? Are all this fantastic device necessary connected to internet in order to work? Can work this device without internet connection?

[@TheAndreMan]

Thanks for the information. Is it time for an update, about a year later or do things look pretty much the same?

[@CodyRallMD]

Definitely time for an update. I have several other devices now that I am reviewing before I put out more comparison videos. Thanks for the push though haha

[@TheAndreMan]

@@CodyRallMD Looking forward to it and thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@michaelcornish887]

Can these be used to supplement onehanded gaming? ive lost the use of my right hand (dominant) and im big into FPS games.

[@fernandalobogoncalves8584]

Wich device/sotware would you recomend for cognitive decline on elder people? Thanks in advance

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

I just discovered you today. What a font of information! Might you know if neurofeedback could be useful for treating insomnia? I do not have anxiety about sleep (no rumination or busy thoughts at bedtime) but my brain is in a constant state of hyperarousal. I'm curious if neurofeedback can help me calm it down. I don't want to simply track my sleep. I want to retrain my brain.

[@CodyRallMD]

Yes you can definitely use neurofeedback for insomnia. Good luck!

[@edongoogle8290]

Are there any conflicts of interest here? Are you doing research using Muse or on behalf of Muse? I mean this earnestly :)

[@0tdog1324]

Just so anyone watching in 2021 and beyond knows, he has much more up-to-date videos than this if you look at his channel.

[@CodyRallMD]

Thanks NotKeltic! I hope you like the new content as well.

[@kaylockie4243]

I paint and I’m wondering if there’s anything that has a facility to help with creativity. Any advice anyone?

[@David5240]

EMOTIV has zero customer service - I have called over 10 times and emailed many times and have never gotten a return call or email.

[@CodyRallMD]

Unfortunately I have had similar experience lately

[@claudiajakobs4673]

My experience is totally different !!! Direct, very kind and supportive responds. Couldn´t be better up to now.

[@atro4280]

@@claudiajakobs4673 sure emotiv bot

[@alquimista1972]

@@atro4280 definitely

[@GCasey]

Chinese business culture, unfortunately. Once they get your money you can’t expect much from them. Lower prices than USA products, however.

[@normanfung7124]

Can it help people with mobility problems?

[@FunCovers4You]

I need a Muse vs Mendi video. I'm not sure which one is right for me.

[@CodyRallMD]

Coming up soon!!!

[@proyectosppuq455]

There is any App to use this devices in chronic pain therapy?

[@findhowtodo]

What to buy for research experiments and publications?

[@CodyRallMD]

Depends on what you are researching. Meditation- Muse. Attention- Emotiv. Sleep- Dreem. Thanks, new comparison video coming soon!

[@omax-sy8xp]

Hey Cody thanks for your videos. I'm not new to meditation but I want to get better and I liked the idea of a biofeedback headband. I bought the Muse2 based on your videos, and after doing a couple sessions with the Muse2, I found out that I'm already spending 90%+ of my time in the "calm" range and virtually none in "active". Are there other metrics or combinations of metrics in Muse's platform that I can use to get better or have I essentially reached the limit of Muse's technological biofeedback capability? If so, are there other devices that are more advanced? My ultimate goal is to spend uninterrupted time in theta and eventually feel like pure consciousness (and ultimately heal myself) but I'm wondering if Muse2 technology and metrics are too "superficial" or maybe I'm better than I thought, but I don't think that's the case. Thanks!

[@WealthMe888]

HHi Omax can you provide an update regarding muse, since its been a yr what’s your take on it now. Thanks

[@omax-sy8xp]

@@WealthMe888 hi Denise I decided to return it because I found the shifting volumes of the white noise pretty distracting. I found it took me out of my internal state too much because I was too aware of the shifting volume in the feedback system. I also noticed I did quite well and so I figured it wasn't going to help take me deeper than what it was capable of measuring.

[@danielkliemczak3450]

I am in doubt between the emotiv insight and the emotiv epoc. My goal is computer interface and research into depression and other mental health... Which one do you think fits better?

[@CodyRallMD]

Honestly the Neurosity Crown is looking like a better and better options for such an endeavor. Emotiv's customer service has never been good.

[@kingdomkeygirl]

What about the NeuroSky MindWave Mobile 2?

[@chelsiduckworth]

I’ve tried purchasing the neurorythm and is there a trick to it do I need a offer code because declined 11 times

[@LisaGallegos]

Thoughts on Neurooptimal ?!

[@CodyRallMD]

Sorry, haven't tried it yet!

[@IngenieroAlejandroTorres]

Hello, iam alejandro torres de Colombia, I have seen your videos, although I am Spanish speaking, I want to ask for advice on the following. I know that each of the 5 brain waves is related to attention, memory, meditation, etc. I want to carry out a project where using different pedagogical strategies I can observe the waves in real time and be able to analyze behavior, I want the signal of the complete waves, that can be obtained either by means of electronics and doing a little engineering, which of the devices can you recommend. I want to observe the brain waves as I use videos, animations, teaching a class, and observe and then theorize and create a teaching model. Which of all the devices do you recommend? thanks

[@matheusmodoloferreira8947]

First congratulations! Where can I find the emotivID?

[@chessmaster2000]

Have you made a video on the HeartMath device yet? =D

[@CodyRallMD]

No I need to! Thanks!

[@wangshen7664]

Hi Cody, really enjoyed all your video~ I am very interested in the field of personal EEG device. I am currently in China and recently heard about a company called BrainCo and its Focus 1 products. I heard that the company is backed by Harvard and MIT and it claims that its technology is very good. The product is already for sale for about $500 I think. Is there any chance that you can look into this product in your future videos as you are the #1 expert on personal EEG on youtube? Thank you so much!

[@CodyRallMD]

Thanks for the comment! I will definitely have to check out BrainCo and do a review!

[@iskandarsulaili]

Which one able to send wave to our brain?

[@carolinebarrett4736]

How did I end up here? I was only looking for muse's latest album 😨

[@CodyRallMD]

Haha whoops

[@mrl9337]

Could have been a subconscious message. Less music, more meditation!

[@jeremycbarnhart2305]

Cody... I'll make this short for now... My mom had a stroke in 2005... The day my wife and I got back from our honeymoon... Because I'm a nerd and we were just opening a computer shop.. I really wanted to develope something for my mom...and began...but between our business, helping with mom, and many other things...I never could build and develop what I talked about all the time... Do you have 20 mins to chat sometime personally to give me a current overview on some questions I have for hardware and to maybe even give me your thoughts on my overall ideas? You can call, email, text me.. If not, I understand. Cheers. J

[@CodyRallMD]

Hi Jeremy. Email me your thoughts at [e-mail] and I can try and offer some insight :)

[@muhammedsalihozturk5526]

Hello, I just discovered you and I really like your videos. I would like to consult you on something. I want to submit a project to a competition with an EEG device. In the project, I will convert brain waves into motion with robotic coding. For this, I only have a budget of 500 dollars for the EEG device. I thought about using the Emotiv insight model, but things like license fees got in the way. I guess I can't communicate the device with the computer without getting a license. I don't have complete information on this subject, so I'm in the middle for the device I will buy. Which is the best device suitable for my budget for the project I will do, can you inform me exactly how is the license issue for Emotiv insight? Thank you.

[@silashdeuja6417]

In comparision of 3 eeg device which one you suggest to buy

[@CodyRallMD]

Depends on your needs. I thought I explained that in this video!

[@mariatorressansano1807]

Hi! I have a question. Do you know any device that tells you in which brain wave you are, like alpha,delta, theta, gamma waves? Please could you recommend me any? Thank you ✨

[@galexander7912]

I need also an answer

[@LisaGallegos]

I’d love to know too!

[@outsidelivingguide1952]

hi, I have an importanrt question. i am looking for a communication-soloution for a frind of mine.she suffers from the ,,locked in syndrom,, and can only move eyelids. we want her to use a computer so we can skype and she can write or watch movies. do you think this would be possible with one of thiis devices? probalbly emotiv? thanx from Berlin

[@CodyRallMD]

Hi, sorry that technology is not commercially available yet but people are working on it!

[@user-sk9my3uh1n]

Hello Dr Cody. I´m a high hertz guy. As a trader, I´m looking for a device that I can use during work to discipline myself when arousal starts spiking to avoid erratic behaviour. Wich one would you recommend? Thanks

[@CodyRallMD]

The Emotiv MN8 seems to be targeting that problem. Unfortunately they have told me they are focusing on marketing to businesses right now instead of individual consumers. For now I would recommend meditating with the Muse Headband to build your attention skills for later in the day when you do not have the Headband on (will not be effective to wear while working).

[@Rakeshkumar-vm1kw]

What can working this device any solution in paralyzes.

[@CodyRallMD]

Paralysis? Unfortunately is would be limited for most forms.

[@DJKickstarter]

Hi Cody, I am a therapist, who make my own soothing music with 3D soundscapes and binaural beats included, usually theta waves, but also Alpha waves, I have purchased a Muse 2 headband. I would like to measure my clients brain activity to see if they manage to become calm and relaxed and go into Alpha or Theta state. What app would you recomend for android ?

[@CodyRallMD]

Muse Monitor for sure. Check out the Muse Facebook Community, they share graphs all the time.

[@bornbranded29]

Dr Rall, would you say this is good for borderline personality disorder?

[@CodyRallMD]

Meditation could definitely help improve emotional stability

[@ResonantTones]

Are you aware of any EEG and/or neurofeedback devices that can maintain accuracy and offer real-time feedback during physically active meditations (e.g. running)?

[@CodyRallMD]

No not yet. The EEG patterns become too disrupted.