The Evolution of Sauna Assistant
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The "Welcome Aboard" Update
A new 4-page onboarding flow introduces you to everything Sauna Assistant can do β get started faster and discover features you'll love.
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π‘οΈ Your Preferred Units:
Choose between Celsius and Fahrenheit in settings, and the entire app will respect your preference. -
β±οΈ Improved Round Tracking:
Each round now tracks exactly when it started and ended, giving you more accurate session data. -
π² Better Social Sharing:
Session summary cards are now more polished and optimized for sharing on social media. -
β¨ Smoother Experience:
Fixed Live Activity staleness issues, improved audio handling, and squashed various bugs for a more reliable experience.
For Users with Smart Home Sensors
- π Candlestick Charts in History: Each round shows a compact chart with temperature and humidity ranges (min, avg, max) so you can see exactly how conditions varied.
- π Environmental Timeline: Session details include a dual-axis chart showing readings throughout your entire session, with round indicators to track how conditions changed.
- π‘οΈ Better Temperature Tracking: See the full picture with min, average, and max readings β you'll know exactly what your sauna conditions were like.
The "Connected Sauna" Update
We focused on making your sauna session seamless with your health data and smart home sensors.
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π‘οΈ Real-Time Climate:
Connect your HomeKit temperature and humidity sensors (like Eve or Netatmo) to see live heat conditions directly inside the timer. -
π§ Mindful Minutes:
Your relaxation now counts. Sessions automatically sync to Apple Health as "Mindful Minutes." -
βοΈ Holiday Themes:
Added Winter and Santa themes to keep the vibe festive. -
π Custom Sounds:
You can finally choose your own custom sound for the countdown start.
Interactive Lock Screen
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Interactive Live Activities:
You no longer need to unlock your phone. Start, stop, and pause rounds directly from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. -
Fixes:
Resolved display sleep issues so your timer is always visible.
The "Visual & Siri" Overhaul
A massive redesign of the app's core engine and visuals.
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π£οΈ "Siri, Start My Sauna":
Full Shortcuts support. Use voice commands to start sessions and control scenes. -
π Beautiful Charts:
We completely rebuilt the Session History. Visualize your heat tolerance progress with smooth, scrolling charts. -
π» Spooky Season:
Added limited-time Halloween icons and "Ghost" sessions. -
π True Dark Mode:
Optimized visuals for OLED screens to reduce battery usage and eye strain in dark sauna rooms.
The Audio Experience
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π Binaural Beats:
Added "Theta" waves and "Waterfall" ambience for deep mental recovery. -
ποΈ Quick Toggles:
Mute audio or toggle HomeKit scenes instantly from the active session screen. -
π¨ Dynamic Themes:
Switch visual themes mid-session without stopping the timer.
Universal Audio & Guidance
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π§ Universal Audio Control:
Listen to your own Podcasts, Spotify, or Audiobooks. The app now lowers the volume for alerts and respects your external audio. -
βΎοΈ Open-Ended Rounds:
For those who want to go with the flowβstop the session whenever you feel ready, rather than on a fixed timer. -
π§ Yoga Nidra:
Added a "Non-Sleep Deep Rest" (NSDR) theme for recovery days.
The Automation Integration
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π HomeKit Begins:
The first version of our smart home engine. Control lights and fans automatically when a session starts. -
π² Nature Sounds:
Added "Forest Walk" and "Healing Forest" for nature-inspired relaxation.
The Launch
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π Liftoff:
Sauna Assistant hits the App Store. -
π Logging:
Added the ability to log temperature, humidity, and subjective notes after every session. -
π² Social Sharing:
Create beautiful share-cards for Instagram to track your streak.
Thanks for using Sauna Assistant! We have some exciting plans for 2026!
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