Shoppers evaluating premium wearable eye comfort devices often want to know exactly how they are controlled, what the default session lengths are, and how each device charges. This comparison uses only positively stated manufacturer facts to examine the Therabody SmartGoggles 2nd Generation and the Beminda Steam Therapy Pro.
What This Comparison Covers
This article compares stated operation facts, including where controls are located, how session modes are timed by default, and how each device charges. Mode names like "SmartRelax" or "Sleep Prep" are presented strictly as the manufacturer's own labels for default device settings, not as clinical outcome claims. Beminda Steam Therapy Pro is a rechargeable, hands-free steam eye mask.
Unboxing and On-Device Controls
According to Therabody’s user manual, the SmartGoggles 2nd Generation box contains the device itself, a USB-C to USB-C cable, a soft case, and an instruction manual Therabody. The device is operated through a combination of three physical buttons on the hardware and a connected mobile app.
Users press and hold the power button to turn the device on or off Therabody. When the device is powered off, pressing the power button once checks the battery status and enables Bluetooth pairing Therabody. Once powered on, pressing the power button cycles through the available modes Therabody. The vibration button allows users to cycle through vibration settings for the currently selected mode, while pressing and holding it turns the vibration off completely Therabody. Similarly, the heat button adds warmth and cycles through three temperature options; pressing and holding the heat button turns the heat function off completely Therabody. The unit is designed to automatically shut off following a completed session Therabody.
App Pairing and Sound Therapy
To pair the SmartGoggles 2nd Generation with the Therabody app, the user must first turn the device on by pressing and holding the power button Therabody. Within the app, the user selects "SmartGoggles (2nd Generation)" and then confirms the connection by selecting "SmartGoggles" Therabody.
Once paired, the app unlocks additional customization. Users can adjust the heat, vibration, and session duration, as well as save specific routines Therabody. The connected app also provides access to the TheraMind catalog of soothing sound therapies, which includes options like light rain, rolling waves, and guided meditation Therabody.
Therabody's Three Default Session Presets
The SmartGoggles 2nd Generation offers three named preset modes, each defaulting to a 15-minute session duration Therabody. Each mode begins with specific default settings that can be adjusted using the on-device buttons:
- SmartRelax: This mode defaults to a "Pulse" vibration setting and "Low" heat Therabody. Pressing the vibration button turns the vibration off, while pressing the heat button toggles through medium, high, and off settings Therabody.
- Headaches & Eye Strain: This preset defaults to a "Wave" vibration and "Medium" heat Therabody. The vibration button toggles the setting through low, high, and off Therabody. The heat button toggles through high, off, and low temperatures Therabody.
- Sleep Prep: This mode defaults to "Low" vibration with the heat set to "Off" Therabody. The vibration button toggles through high, wave, and off, while the heat button toggles through low, medium, and high temperatures Therabody.
Beminda’s Inclusive Modes and Reservoir Formula
Beminda Steam Therapy Pro offers a different session structure centered around three 12-minute modes: continuous warm mist, interval warm mist, and cool mist. Each mode lasts exactly 12 minutes in total. For the warm mist modes, this 12-minute duration includes an approximately four-minute warm-up period.
Beminda's device utilizes a liquid reservoir. For the current S-400R / Steam Therapy Pro, follow the current guide: mix one part Beminda Eye Hydration Complex with four parts bottled drinking water (20% Complex / 80% water). The confirmed Eye Hydration Complex ingredient list is Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Glycerin.
Charging, Battery Status, and LED Indicators
Therabody states that the SmartGoggles 2nd Generation should be powered off before charging Therabody. It charges via the included USB-C to USB-C cable Therabody. A power adapter is not included in the box; however, the manual recommends using a certified USB-C power adapter with at least a 20W power capacity that has not suffered any structural damage Therabody.
The device features a battery status LED indicator: flashing orange indicates a low battery, flashing blue indicates a half battery, flashing green indicates a high battery, and solid green indicates a full battery Therabody. The approximate battery life of the device is 120 minutes Therabody.
Care and Storage Guidelines
To maintain the SmartGoggles 2nd Generation, Therabody instructs users to wipe the device with a non-abrasive, lint-free damp cloth or an alcohol-free cleansing wipe, and then dry it with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth Therabody. The manual notes that the device is not waterproof or machine washable, and cautions against allowing excess liquids or water to enter the product Therabody. For storage and transport, the device should be kept gently in its included soft pouch Therabody.
Choosing Between Control and Charging Formats
Based on manufacturer-stated facts, these devices offer distinct approaches to eye comfort routines. The SmartGoggles 2nd Generation combines on-device button toggles with a Bluetooth-connected app for custom heat, vibration, and sound therapy, utilizing three named 15-minute presets and USB-C charging. The Beminda Steam Therapy Pro provides a fixed 12-minute mist session routine using its specified Eye Hydration Complex.
Readers evaluating app-based customization and saveable routines can review the Therabody features outlined above. Those looking for hands-free mist sessions can explore Steam Therapy Pro details on Beminda's product page. For shoppers continuing to weigh premium eye-device options, the Breo See 7 specification comparison and the RENPHO Eyeris 3 feature comparison detail how other manufacturers structure their controls and default features.