Therabody has launched the second-generation SmartGoggles, a wearable device combining heat, vibration, and biometric feedback to relieve stress and eye strain. Retailing at $199 USD, it offers app-controlled modes and guided audio. Available now via Therabody and select retailers.
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Therabody has introduced the second generation of its SmartGoggles — a wearable eye therapy device designed to alleviate stress, digital eye strain, and tension headaches. Retailing at $199 USD (listed at £175 GBP in the UK), the updated model combines heat, vibration, and compression, adapting in real time to the user's heart rate for a tailored relaxation experience.
The second-generation SmartGoggles introduce a built-in biometric sensor that adjusts the device’s vibration and massage patterns in real time, based on the user's heart rate. According to Therabody, this innovation is designed to help gently guide the body into a parasympathetic “rest and digest” state — the physiological opposite of stress-induced fight-or-flight.
"We wanted SmartGoggles to do more than just relax the eyes — we wanted to sync the rhythm of the device with the rhythm of the user," said Therabody founder Dr Jason Wersland. "By responding to heart rate, the goggles create a feedback loop that promotes calmness at the physiological level."
The device offers three preset modes — SmartRelax, Headache & Eye Strain, and Sleep — all of which are customisable via the Therabody app. Users can also access guided audio content through the TheraMind library, including meditations, ambient music, and sleep-focused tracks.
A six-week trial conducted by SleepScore Labs found that 82% of participants felt less stressed after regular use, while 71% experienced reduced anxiety. Several participants also reported improvements in sleep quality (SleepScore Labs).
User feedback has been largely positive. Wired reviewer Medea Giordano noted, “When I wore them during a headache, it did relieve pain. For some of the really bad ones, the pain prevailed past the session time, but for those 30 minutes, I was in bliss.” On Reddit, another user added, “They have so much potential; however, they make a rattling sound during use. Not exactly conducive of relaxing.”
The SmartGoggles feature a soft, contoured design and an adjustable head strap for comfort during extended sessions. The battery is rechargeable via USB-C and delivers multiple sessions per charge. According to Therabody’s official press release, the second-generation model is 30% lighter than its predecessor and offers improved blackout coverage to support deeper relaxation.
Therabody’s SmartGoggles (2nd Gen) are available now via the official Therabody website, as well as at selected retailers including Amazon, Target, and the Therabody EU store.
Source(s)
Therabody www.therabody.com/products/smart-goggles-gen-2
Wired https://www.wired.com/review/therabody-smartgoggles/
SleepScore Labs https://www.sleepscore.com/articles/therabody-smartgoggles-enhancing-sleep-quality-through-science/
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TheraBody/comments/154tfm2/are_the_therabody_smart_goggles_worth_it/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH7K1M8C
Target https://www.target.com/p/therabody-smartgoggles-2-0/-/A-92395898
Therabody EU https://www.therabody.eu/en-eu/products/smart-goggles-gen-2
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