Welcome to NovaMynd

Getting Started with NovaMynd

Thank you for joining the NovaMynd journey! This quick guide will help you get started with setting up your NovaMynd account and starting a training.

Follow these simple steps to begin your journey with NovaMynd:

Create an Account

Sign up on the NovaMynd platform to create your personal profile and start running trainings.

Set Up the NovaMynd device

Follow the steps below to properly connect and configure the NovaMynd device.

Start a Training

Start your first session to guide your brain to desired states of relaxation or focus.

Create a NovaMynd account

Upon completing your order, you should have received an order confirmation email containing instructions for registration.

To set up your NovaMynd account, just follow these simple steps:

  1. Scan the QR code in your order confirmation email, or copy and paste the registration code provided into the ‘registration code’ field on the signup page. You’ll also find the signup link in the email.
  2. Fill out the registration form – we just need a few details to create your NovaMynd account.
  3. After that, check your inbox for a verification email. Click the link provided to verify your account.

Once your account is verfied, you’re all set to log in to the NovaMynd portal and app.

The NovaMynd app can be downloaded from Play Store.

NovaMynd Portal

NovaMynd App

Set up the NovaMynd device

This step is necessary for real-time EEG trainings.

The NovaMynd device is a user-friendly and comfortable brainwave headset equipped with a single dry sensor electrode. It captures electrical signals from your brain and transmits them, along with your focus, relaxation and other brainwave data, via Bluetooth to the NovaMynd app.

The NovaMynd kit includes:

  1. Bluetooth unit
  2. Headband
  3. Sensor cable
  4. USB charging cable
Charging the device

Please ensure the Bluetooth unit receives a minimum 4-hour charge before initial use.

Use only the provided custom charger cable to charge the device; any other cable may cause hardware damage.

While charging, a solid red LED is displayed. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the red light will turn off.

Low battery is indicated by an intermittent green flash during use.

Powering the device on/off

Powering On: Press and hold the power button for approximately 5 seconds until the blue LED flashes rapidly.

Powering Off: Press and hold the power button for approximately 5 seconds.

Assembling the device

The headband features two gaps on the left side: one for passing the Bluetooth unit through and another for the sensor cable.

Begin by placing the sensor at the front of the band and threading its cable through the first gap. Then, connect the Bluetooth unit through the other gap and attach the sensor cable to the Bluetooth unit. The Bluetooth unit should sit above the left ear.

Ensure the sensor rests approximately 1 inch above your left eyebrow, on the left side of your forehead.

If you’ve acquired the NovaMynd cap, follow the same steps, substituting the headband with the cap to connect the Bluetooth unit and sensor.

When wearing the headband or cap, adjust it using the Velcro to ensure a comfortable fit. Also, make sure to move any hair away from the sensor and ensure the sensor maintains good contact with the skin.

For a visual guide on assembling the headband, click here. For the cap, click here.

Pairing the device

Pairing is necessary only the first time you use the device, but if you switch to a different Android device, you’ll need to pair it again.

Follow these steps to pair: 

  1. Navigate to the Settings menu on your Android device,
  2. Select Bluetooth,
  3. Activate Bluetooth.
  4. Next, power on the headband unit.
  5. Once the headband unit’s blue light is flashing (indicating it’s discoverable), it will appear as ‘MyndBand’ in the Bluetooth network list on your Android device.
  6. Select ‘MyndBand’ to initiate pairing and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

NovaMynd Kit

Guided meditation

NovaMynd headband

Worrying Person

NovaMynd sensor

Sound therapy

NovaMynd cap

Guided meditation

NovaMynd cap

Neurofeedback Therapy

Start a Training

You can start a training from both the portal and the app. However, for real-time EEG trainings, you must use the NovaMynd app. You can download the NovaMynd app from Play Store.

 

Starting a training on the NovaMynd app
  1. Log in to the NovaMynd app.
  2. Enable Bluetooth on your Android device.
  3. Click ‘Start Training’.
  4. If you have multiple trainings assigned to your account, choose one.
  5. Wear the headband/cap. Ensure the headband/cap is comfortably fitted and that the sensor has good contact with the skin.
  6. Connect your headphones to your Android device using either Bluetooth or the headphone socket. Note that some trainings may require headphones.
  7. Set the volume to a comfortable level, with a minimum of 30% volume required.
  8. Pick a training time. Choose ‘Full’ for a complete training session.
  9. Turn on the NovaMynd device.
  10. Once all set, click ‘Next’ to proceed.
  11. Click ‘Connect,’ and if prompted with a Pair popup, click ‘Pair.’
  12. Enjoy as the training session begins!
  13. The training will automatically stop based on the selected duration. To stop the training prematurely, simply click the Stop button.
  14. Upon completion of the training, you’ll be redirected to the home screen, and the training data will be uploaded to the Cloud.
  15. Access the training report from the Reports tab.

During the training, it’s important to keep the device and the app in close proximity to each other to prevent disconnections. Ensure that the app remains open throughout the training to monitor the training progress. This way, you’ll also receive alerts promptly if any issues arise.

Starting a training on the NovaMynd portal

The NovaMynd portal does not support EEG trainings.

  1. Log in to the NovaMynd portal.
  2. Open the ‘Start Training’ tab.
  3. If you have multiple trainings assigned to your account, choose one.
  4. Ensure the system’s volume is unmuted and set the volume to a comfortable level.
  5. Click ‘Start Training’.
  6. Enjoy as the training session begins!
  7. The training will automatically stop based on the training duration. To stop the training prematurely, simply click the Stop button.
  8. Upon completion of the training, the training data will be uploaded to the Cloud.
  9. Access the training report from the Reports tab.

NovaMynd Portal

NovaMynd App

NovaMynd

User Manuals

For detailed guides on how to use NovaMynd and access all its features, simply go to the Help section, available on both the NovaMynd portal and app.

Need further assistance? Feel free to reach out to us at info@novamynd.com.