Measure your physiological state with AirPods before any high-stakes conversation. Get a real-time readiness score and a guided reset if you need one.
| Meditation Apps | Smartwatch Alerts | Breathing Timers | prebeat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measures your state | No | Passive only | No | Active scan on demand |
| Selects protocol for you | No — you choose | No | No — generic timer | Matched to current state |
| Confirms the shift | No verification | No verification | No verification | Before / after score |
| Time to use | 10 — 20 min | N/A | 4 — 5 min | 120 seconds |
| Tied to your schedule | No | After the fact | No | Calendar-aware triggers |
| Evidence-based output | Subjective | Limited data | None | Score, HR, HRV, shift |
AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) and AirPods Pro 3 — any model with the optical heart rate sensor. The original AirPods Pro (Lightning) and standard AirPods do not have the required sensor. You need iOS 18 or later for the health data APIs.
Yes. prebeat requires iPhone (iOS 18+) and AirPods Pro with heart rate sensing. The heart rate data is provided through Apple HealthKit, which is iOS-exclusive. Apple Watch support is planned for a future update.
AirPods Pro use photoplethysmography (PPG) — the same optical principle as medical pulse oximeters. Heart rate accuracy is comparable to wrist-worn devices in stationary use. For best results, ensure a proper ear tip fit and stay relatively still during the 15-second scan. prebeat will tell you if signal quality is too low for a reliable reading.
No. prebeat is a wellness and performance tool, not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. The readiness score is a performance indicator, not a clinical measurement. If you have a heart condition, consult your physician first.
The readiness score (0-100) is a composite of heart rate relative to your personal baseline, current HRV, and cardiac coherence ratio. It calibrates to your individual physiology over 3-5 uses. Above 70 means your autonomic state supports clear thinking and presence. Below 50 suggests regulation before an important interaction.
All physiological data stays on your device. Heart rate, HRV, and readiness scores are stored locally and never uploaded to our servers. Your calendar data is read locally to trigger pre-meeting scans — it is not transmitted. We do not sell or share your data.
Motion introduces noise into the optical signal. For the most reliable reading, be seated or standing still. If the signal quality is too low, prebeat will let you know and ask you to pause for 15 seconds. Walking slowly is usually fine; running is not.
Generic breathing apps give you a timer but no measurement. They don't know if you need calming or if you're already fine. They don't confirm whether the exercise actually worked. prebeat measures first, selects the right protocol for your state, and verifies the result. The difference is closed-loop feedback versus open-loop guessing.
We'll reach out when the beta is ready. Thank you for being early.