No. Most people feel a mild tingling, and many feel almost nothing. The intensity is adjustable across 15 levels using the joystick. The included Comfort Care paste further reduces skin sensation. Most users settle on a level well below the discomfort threshold.

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Q: What if it doesn't work for me?

45-day money-back guarantee. Use it every day, and if it isn't working for you, return it for a full refund.

Q: Is there a subscription?

No. One-time purchase. The device works out of the box. Optional additional protocols ($29 each), replacement clips, and paste are available but not required.

Q: Who should NOT use this device?

Do not use if you have a pacemaker or other electronic medical implant. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition, consult your doctor first.

Q: Is this a medical device?

It meets CE, FCC, and IEC 60601-1 safety standards and is manufactured under ISO 13485 quality management. It is a wellness device designed to support your parasympathetic nervous system. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have a medical condition, consult your doctor.

Q: How quickly will I notice a difference?

Some people report a calming effect during their first session. For lasting improvements, we recommend consistent daily use for 4-6 weeks before evaluating. This matches the timeframes in clinical research. The effects tend to build -- several reviewers describe cumulative benefits.

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At-home vagus nerve stimulation without limits. Buddy is a current-controlled auricular tVNS device with wireless charging, so you can charge…

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Wireless transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS). Compact, rechargeable, and ready to use out of the box. In stock. Ships from…

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Which Vagal is right for you?

Most people choose Buddy. If you need it wireless, or just want to try stimulation first, we make those too.

Feature	Most chosenVagal Buddy tVNS~~$399~~ $349	Wireless and discreetVagal Oh!$499	Try it firstVagal Boost~~$159~~ $59
Best for	A nightly routine. The device most owners choose.	Wearing it while you move about. No screen, no cable.	Trying stimulation on a small budget.
Stimulation	Current-controlled (EverSteady). The dose you set is the dose delivered.	Current-controlled (EverSteady)	Voltage-controlled. Output varies with skin conditions.
Controls	Screen and joystick on the device, plus the app	App only	Three buttons
Programmes	Three Tones on the device, swap any via the app	Tones via the app	Six fixed modes
Works with Vagal Tones	Yes	Yes	No
Power	4+ hours per charge, and charges during a session on its wireless pad	About 60 minutes per charge	No battery. Runs from a phone, laptop or power bank (not Samsung phones)
Money-back guarantee	45 days	45 days	Not included
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The official USB charging cable for Vagal tVNS Stimulator and Vagal Buddy. USB to 2.5mm connector -- the only cable…

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Can I use tVNS if I have an arrhythmia or other heart condition?

Ask your cardiologist first. The vagus nerve directly influences heart rate and rhythm (that connection is part of how tVNS works), so if you have an arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, or tachycardia, or any other diagnosed heart condition, get individual advice from the doctor who knows your heart before using any vagus nerve stimulation device.

Do not use tVNS at all if you have a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator (ICD), or any other electronic medical implant. And if you ever notice palpitations or a change in your heart rhythm while using tVNS, stop and speak to your doctor.

If your cardiologist has questions, our support team is happy to provide clinical documentation and research references. Our devices are consumer wellness products and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including heart rhythm disorders.

What if it doesn't work for me?

Is there a subscription?

Who should NOT use this device?

Is this a medical device?

Why does Buddy cost more than Boost?

Because it does more of what matters. Buddy is current-controlled: EverSteady checks your skin's impedance 50,000 times a second and adjusts every pulse, so the dose you set is the dose that reaches the nerve. Boost is voltage-controlled, so its output drifts as your skin changes.

Buddy also has its own battery (4+ hours) and EverCharge wireless charging, so it can charge during a session. It has a screen and joystick, loads Vagal Tones over Bluetooth, takes over-the-air firmware updates, uses titanium electrodes, and carries a two-year warranty. Used nightly, it works out at under $1 a day over the first year, and it is HSA/FSA eligible.

Boost is a good way to find out what stimulation feels like. Buddy is the device most owners choose to keep using.

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Does it hurt?

What is Vagal Buddy?

Buddy is our second-generation handheld vagus nerve stimulator, and the device most of our customers choose. It clips to the tragus of your ear and delivers gentle, current-controlled micro-pulses to the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, which helps your body shift into its rest-and-recover mode.

Sessions take 15 minutes and Buddy stops on its own. It holds three Tones at a time and connects over Bluetooth to the companion app (Vagal Tones on iOS, Vagally Better on Android) for more. It charges wirelessly, including during a session. See Buddy.

Can subjects use the device at home for longitudinal studies?

Yes. The Research Edition supports at-home use with pre-programmed protocols. Finite-use mode allows you to limit the number of sessions per device, ensuring protocol compliance. Subjects clip to the ear, press start, and the device delivers the exact parameters you configured. Session data syncs when the device reconnects via the companion app (called Vagal Tones on iOS and Vagally Better on Android).