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Luminette vs AYO: why connected light therapy glasses change everything
For years, I used classic light therapy glasses like the Luminette. Then I tried the AYO+ glasses, which come with one big difference: they're connected to a mobile app.
Session tracking, brightness control, automatic reminders, advice tailored to your rhythm: I'll show you exactly what the AYO app changes in your daily routine, and why I wouldn't go back to non-connected glasses.
Installing the AYO app
The user guide that comes with the glasses includes a QR code that takes you straight to the app, available on the Play Store (Android) and the App Store (iPhone).
If you already own AYO+ glasses, you can download the AYO app right now and discover your personalized program.
Don't worry if your phone isn't handy: the AYO+ glasses also work without the app. The AYO app is a huge plus, but the glasses work perfectly well on their own. Just unfold one of the arms to start a session instantly.
Initial setup: a program built around you
The first time you open the app, it asks you a few questions to build your light therapy program:
- your goals;
- your work and sleep schedule;
- your natural wake-up goal;
- and more.
That's the real difference from classic glasses: if you're new to light therapy, the app guides you so you get the most out of every session.
Biohacker mode: fully personalized sessions
How much do the AYO+ glasses cost?
This mode lets you tweak the preset sessions to create your own program in 3 steps, mixing different colors (the AYO+ glasses can also emit red light), intensities and durations.
Is the AYO app easy to use?
The AYO app is only available in English, so you'll feel right at home. And even if English isn't your first language, the icons are very clear and make it easy to find your way around.
My verdict: why the AYO app changes everything
This article is fairly short because I go through everything in detail in my video. I really recommend watching it to learn all about the AYO app. It's in French, but you can turn on YouTube's auto-translated subtitles.
Connected glasses change everything. The app takes the experience to another level: you can track your sessions, adjust your settings and get personalized recommendations.
With classic glasses like the Luminette, you do sessions. With the AYO+, you follow a program. The app turns your light therapy glasses into a real coach for your circadian rhythm.
Want to know everything about the glasses themselves (design, comfort, battery life)? Read my full AYO+ glasses review. And if you're still torn between glasses and a lamp, check out my lamp vs glasses comparison.
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