The Science Behind The OneDevice

Healing Frequencies & Solfeggio Science: what we know, and what we don't yet

The OneDevice combines three approaches that have each been studied on their own for years. We also study OneDevice itself. We keep the two apart, so you can judge each on its own terms.

01 · The OneDevice Pilot Study

Of users who started with above-average stress, 89% reported less stress

We do not only point to the science behind our methods. We also study OneDevice itself. In our Insights Program pilot study, 248 OneDevice users completed a stress survey and a wellbeing survey before they started, then again after at least a week of regular use. Among the 111 who started with above-average stress, 89% reported less stress, and their average score fell from 11.7 to 6.0, almost half. Across all 248, 76% reported less stress.

Every participant, one dot

Change in each person's stress score, before vs. after.

189of 248 reported lower stress
Lower stress (189)No change (19)Higher (40)

Average stress score

All 248 people. 6-question stress survey, scored 0 to 18. Lower is less stress.

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89%less stress, above-average group
11.7→6.0their average score
248people, before & after

Share of participants who reported improvement

All six measures, ranked. Including the smallest one.

Less stress76%
Overall wellbeing73%
Daytime energy67%
Physical calm62%
Emotional regulation56%
Sleep56%

How to read this

  • One group, no placebo or control group
  • Self-reported surveys
  • Run by OneDevice, not independently reviewed
  • Shows people felt better while wearing it, not proof the device caused it
View the Study
02 · Research on the methods

The science behind the three methods

The research below is on these general methods, not on OneDevice itself. It explains the principles the device is built on.

Based on the insights of 14,000+ peer-reviewed studies on PubMed.

Research on the underlying methods, not conducted on OneDevice
Light

Photobiomodulation

OneDevice emits gentle near infrared and visible light. Photobiomodulation studies how specific wavelengths of low-level light interact with the body. It has been explored for relaxation, recovery, and general wellbeing.

5 reviews & meta-analyses · 1 randomized trial · 1 other study
7 references
  1. Systematic reviewPhotobiomodulation therapy in mood disorders: a systematic review. Lasers in Medical Science, 2022.
  2. Systematic reviewPhotobiomodulation as a promising new tool in the management of psychological disorders: a systematic review, 2020.
  3. Meta-analysisPhotobiomodulation improves depression symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, 2024.
  4. Systematic reviewNear-infrared stimulation in psychiatry disorders: a systematic review of efficacy and biological mechanisms, 2025.
  5. StudyTranscranial infrared laser stimulation produces beneficial cognitive and emotional effects in humans. Neuroscience, 2013.
  6. Meta-analysisPhotobiomodulation for muscular performance and reduction of muscular fatigue associated with exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lasers in Medical Science, 2018.
  7. Randomized trialA randomized, sham-controlled trial of a near-infrared phototherapy device on sleep and daytime function. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2023.
Sound

Vibroacoustic therapy

OneDevice plays specific sound frequencies, including Solfeggio tones. Vibroacoustic and sound-based approaches have been studied for their potential to support calm, stress relief, relaxation, and general wellbeing.

4 reviews & meta-analyses · 1 randomized trial · 1 other study
6 references
  1. StudyEffects of vibroacoustic stimulation on psychological, physiological, and cognitive stress, 2024.
  2. Randomized trialEffect of low frequency sound vibration on acute stress response: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Psychology, 2022.
  3. Meta-analysisMusic therapy for stress reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Psychology Review, 2022.
  4. Meta-analysisEffects of music interventions on stress-related outcomes: a systematic review and two meta-analyses. Health Psychology Review, 2020.
  5. Meta-analysisMusic therapy for patients with depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BJPsych Open.
  6. Meta-analysisImpact of music-based interventions on subjective well-being: a meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 2025.
Frequency

Frequency and resonance

OneDevice is built around the idea that the body responds to specific frequencies. Research in this area is still emerging, so the evidence is less established. We include it because it is central to the device's design.

3 reviews & meta-analyses · 2 other studies
Research in this area is still emerging.
5 references
  1. StudyEffect of 528 Hz music on the endocrine system and autonomic nervous system. Health, 2018.
  2. Research program40 Hz gamma sensory stimulation (light and sound) research. MIT, Nature 2016 onward.
  3. Meta-analysisEfficacy of theta binaural beat therapy on pain, cognition and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
  4. Meta-analysisBinaural beats for perioperative anxiety and pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2025.
  5. Systematic reviewIs non-clinical, personal use of binaural beats an effective stress-management strategy? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials, 2024.
Inside the OneDevice
03 · What comes next

An independent study, published either way

We're launching an IRB-approved study, led by an independent principal investigator. It will use validated questionnaires and track HRV from wearables alongside self-reported wellbeing. We commit to publishing all results openly, whether the evidence is conclusive or still developing.

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    Pilot studyDone248 users, stress and wellbeing surveys before and after.
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    IRB-approved studyLaunchingIndependent investigator, validated questionnaires plus wearable HRV.
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    Published resultsEvery result made public, including the ones that don't flatter us.
See for yourself

Run your own 90-day experiment

Give it 90 days and let your own experience be the proof.

OneDevice is a wellness product, not a medical device, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Solfeggio Frequency Guide

The Solfeggio frequency list and chart

Solfeggio frequencies are a set of tones, measured in hertz (Hz), that are widely used in sound healing and meditation. Below is the commonly cited Solfeggio frequency chart and the benefits traditionally associated with each tone. These associations come from sound-healing practice rather than clinical proof, which is why we also study OneDevice directly. For a deeper look at each tone, read our guide Solfeggio frequencies, explained.

FrequencyTraditionally associated with
174 HzGrounding and physical ease
285 HzRestoration and recovery
396 HzReleasing fear and tension
417 HzLetting go and facilitating change
528 HzThe "miracle tone": calm, renewal and transformation
639 HzConnection and relationships
741 HzExpression, clarity and problem-solving
852 HzIntuition and inner balance
963 HzAwareness and a sense of oneness

Frequency healing FAQ

What is a Solfeggio frequency?

A Solfeggio frequency is one of a set of specific tones, such as 396 Hz, 528 Hz and 741 Hz, used in sound healing and meditation. Each tone is traditionally linked to a different emotional or physical intention.

What is the best healing frequency?

There is no single best healing frequency. 528 Hz is the most popular and is often used for calm and renewal, 396 Hz is used for releasing tension, and lower tones like 174 Hz are used for grounding. Many people combine several, which is why OneDevice emits multiple Solfeggio frequencies alongside infrared and visible light.

What is the best Solfeggio frequency for sleep?

528 Hz and 174 Hz are the Solfeggio frequencies most often used for sleep and relaxation, usually as part of a calm wind-down routine before bed.

Does frequency healing work?

Research on light therapy (photobiomodulation) and on sound for relaxation is promising, while evidence for specific Solfeggio tones is still early. That is why we publish our own pilot data and are running an independent study, with every result published either way.

How does frequency healing work?

The idea is resonance: rhythmic sound and light can influence the nervous system and encourage a calmer, more regulated state. OneDevice delivers this passively as a wearable frequency device, so there is nothing to switch on or listen to. Learn more about frequency wellness and nervous system regulation.