FAQ

• What is Expand.fm and how does it work?

  Expand.fm is a web application that connects to your EEG device and gives you feedback on your focus and productivity based on the patterns in your brainwaves.
  
  How it works:
  

  1. Connect your Muse 2 to the browser
  2. Follow a quick setup for optimal connection and results
  3. Start a session of work
  4. Get feedback about your focus level, number of distractions, etc

• What feedback will I get?

  Instant Metrics

  1. A focus score for the session
  2. A graph showing your focus levels throughout the session
  3. The number of distractions encountered during the session
  4. The average time between distractions

  
  

  Coming soon:

  Instant feedback

  1. “Your focus drifted much earlier than usual during this session. Consider taking a longer break before your next session.”

  
  Long-term feedback when patterns emerge

  1. “Your late evening work sessions are consistently more productive than morning sessions.”
  2. “The last 30 minutes of your 90-minute sessions show a significant drop in productivity. You might benefit from switching to 60-minute sessions.”
  3. “Working in a fasted state seems to impact your focus negatively. Try having a light breakfast before starting your work.”

  
  Long-term metrics

  1. A graph highlighting your most productive times
  2. Streaks of consecutive days with completed work sessions

• Why should I use Expand.fm?

  The average attention span has gone from 2.5 minutes to 45 seconds in the past 20 years. In this landscape, the ability to achieve deep concentration isn't just valuable — it's a superpower. We help you gain that superpower by giving you actionable feedback based directly on your brain activity.

• What device do I need?

  Currently we only support the Muse 2, but we are working on adding the Muse S and Neurosity Crown.

• What browsers are supported?

  Expand.fm works on all browsers that support Web Bluetooth, including Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Brave.

• How is my data handled?

  Privacy is a top priority at Expand. Your data is stored securly and never shared with third parties.