The Mendi Headset
- Neurofeedback at home: a headband reads blood flow in the front of your brain as you train
- Neurofeedback at home: a headband reads blood flow in the front of your brain as you train
- Watch your focus in real time as you guide a ball up the screen
- A few minutes a day on a free iOS and Android app, no subscription
- Lightweight headband that charges over USB-C between sessions
How Mendi makes focus visible on screen
Most focus advice is abstract: sit still, concentrate, try harder. Mendi gives you a target. An optical sensor on your forehead reads blood flow in your prefrontal cortex, the region tied to focus and planning, and turns it into a ball that rises while your attention holds and settles when it drifts. That live feedback gives you something to practice against, a few minutes at a time.
Neurofeedback is a training exercise; it does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition.
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Recommended pairing
The MIP sends 810nm near infrared through the nasal channel toward the underside of the brain, close to the prefrontal cortex, in 25-minute sessions. Mendi reads blood flow in that same prefrontal region and turns your focus into a game, so light and active training reach one area by two routes.
The Mendi Headset
$295.62
Vielight MIP: Multimodal Intranasal Photobiomodulation Device
$499.00
Description
- A headband reads brain-activity signals and turns them into a simple, real-time app game
- Short guided sessions in the free Mendi app for iOS and Android, with no subscription
- A guided way to practice focus and calm at home, a few minutes a day
- In the box: the Mendi headband plus a USB-C charging cable
Mendi makes brain training something you can watch happen. You wear the headband, and as you hold your focus a ball rises on the screen, turning a few quiet minutes into a repeatable mental exercise you can return to daily.
Is this right for you?
You'll get the most from it if
- You like feedback you can see: the app turns focus into something you can watch session to session.
- You want an active, screen-based practice, not a passive one you sit back for.
- You have a few spare minutes a day; sessions are short by design and reward consistency.
- You want something the whole household can use; Mendi is non-invasive and listed for ages five and up.
Maybe look elsewhere if
- You prefer a hands off, eyes closed experience; the NeuroVIZR Original runs the session for you while Mendi has you steer it on screen.
- You would rather not use a phone; the Neuronic Neuradiant 1070 runs from its own touchscreen controller.
Specifications
| Format | Forehead-worn neurofeedback headband, used with the free app |
|---|---|
| Technology | fNIRS optical sensing - reads blood flow and oxygenation in the prefrontal cortex |
| Feedback | Real-time: your focus moves a ball in the app |
| Motion sensors | Accelerometer and gyroscope |
| App | Free Mendi app (iOS and Android), no subscription |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth to your phone |
| Battery | Up to 5 hours, about 60 sessions per charge |
| Charging | USB-C, cable included |
| Fit | One size fits all, lightweight, sits on the forehead |
| Session length | About 5 to 15 minutes, best in dim lighting |
| In the box | Mendi headband, USB-C charging cable, free app access |
| Suitable for | Ages 5 and up; non-invasive, no electrical stimulation |
| Made in | Sweden |
How to use
- Charge & pairCharge over USB-C, then connect to the free Mendi app by Bluetooth
- Put it onRest the headband on your forehead and choose a session in the app
- Play the gameFocus to move the ball upward; the app responds to your brain activity in real time
- FrequencyStart with three 5-minute sessions a week, then build to 4-5 sessions of 10-15 minutes
- Good to knowUse in dim lighting for the cleanest signal; non-invasive, with no electrical stimulation
Shipping & delivery
Free shipping within the United States on every order. Most orders ship within a few business days, and you will receive tracking as soon as your order is on its way. Larger items may ship freight with a delivery appointment.
Warranty & returns
1-year limited warranty.
Not the right fit? You have 60 days from delivery to send it back. Reach out to our team, we will email you a prepaid return label and the right address, and refund you once it arrives. Items need to come back in their original packaging. Prefer to exchange it for something else? We handle that at no extra cost.
Cancel free of charge any time before your order ships. If anything arrives damaged, send us photos of the item, the box and the SKU within 24 hours and we will sort it out for you.
See our Return Policy for full details.
Why it earns a place in the stack. Most brain tools ask you to trust an invisible process. Mendi shows it to you: the headband reads your brain's signals and turns focus into a ball you move on screen. A few minutes a day builds a simple, repeatable practice, with no clinic visit and no subscription.
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How a session runs.
Mendi makes brain training something you can watch. The headband reads blood flow in the front of your brain and the free app turns it into a game you play with your focus.
Charge and pair
Charge over USB-C, then connect to the free Mendi app over Bluetooth. iOS and Android, no subscription. One charge covers about 60 sessions.
Put it on
Rest the headband on your forehead, one size fits all, and pick a session in the app. Dim lighting gives the cleanest signal.
Play
Hold your focus and a ball rises on the screen. The sensors read blood flow and oxygenation in the prefrontal cortex in real time, with no electrical stimulation.
Build the habit
Start with three 5-minute sessions a week, then build toward four or five sessions of 10 to 15 minutes. The app keeps your history so you can see the trend.
A wellness tool for practising focus and calm at home. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat any condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Mendi headset work?
Is Mendi an EEG headband?
How often should I use Mendi, and how long are sessions?
Does Mendi need a subscription or a phone?
Is Mendi safe, and who can use it?
What is the difference between Mendi and NeuroVIZR?
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