Apollo Wearable Neuro Sleep Aid Device - Rose

Love this biohack for my nervous system!

The media could not be loaded. As someone deeply invested in nervous system regulation—for both myself and my clients—the Apollo Neuro wristband has become one of my favorite wearables and tools in the biohacking space. Working with clients and even in my own health journey I see how implicated stress and the nervous system can be when it comes to healing and health optimization. We have so many stressful inputs in our daily lives, it’s really hard to remember to stop and breathe and be fully present, so I love how simple yet profound this technology is! The design is incredibly thoughtful. The wrist strap is light and comfortable, and it’s a sleek and sporty design. My favorite thing about Apollo is that you can get the benefits anytime and anywhere! It really a “no excuses” health tool! For anyone looking to increase their resilience, support nervous system tone, improve recovery, increase energy, or even just feel more at ease during their day, this wearable is absolutely worth it.

I bought this because I'd been advised that vagus nerve stimulation would help my anxiety and general feelings of unhappiness. I can't say that I'm popping champagne corks all day every day, but this little gizmo is a game-changer! Without drugs, I find I sleep better, and can use it to go back to sleep when I wake up. During the day, I feel calmer, and am steadier emotionally than I would ever have thought. And I have used it to boost my energy when I need that. I have used it in social situations when I felt uneasy, and it worked. I have no battery issues, but I, like other reviewers, pay attention to the charge and the need to recharge, so I think it's a non-issue for anyone paying reasonable attention. I am challenged by technology, and even with that, I've been able to fix it the couple of times when there have been issues. I have used this now for a couple of months, and I consider it a priceless tool. How in the world it works is beyond me, but it's the result that counts. And if it's the placebo effect, who cares? Worth every cent.

I love my Apollo. It actually does help me relax at night. I also like to put my wrist up by my heart while it’s vibrating if I am feeling extra anxious. A few critiques. 1. I would love if they came up with a smart watch option so I wouldn’t have to wear smart watch anymore. I would love a combo of an Apollo and a smartwatch. 2. If you get the rose gold like I did, the white band gets dirty fast. And stays stained even after washing. I wear mine all the time. I had to dye my band a different color so it doesn’t look bad. 3. I wish there were other band options. I feel like the Velcro isn’t that strong. Luckily I found it after 20 minutes of searching.

Pros: - helps with sleep and focus - great power nap setting Cons: - strap length is very restricting - 1-day or less battery life - white strap gets filthy and won’t look clean no matter how much you clean it I’ve been using my Apollo for about 3 months. I use the Unwind setting for an hour followed by the Sleep setting for an hour each night, and even my health apps have noticed I fall asleep faster. The Focus setting also seems to help me concentrate rather than skipping around between tasks. And the Power Nap is excellent; it hasn’t failed to both lull me into sleep and wake me up just with vibrations. I wish they’d designed the strap differently. The one it comes with is very short and unusable for my ankle. I actually ended up 3D printing adapters that clip onto the Apollo and fit on a quick release watchband. They are coming out with a version 2.0 later this year that has USB-C charging, better battery life, and better straps.