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Need help with Breathe Easy?
Check out the frequently asked questions below, or send us an email at matthew@idlefusion.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Frequently Asked Questions
What breathing patterns are there?
Six: box breathing (4-4-4-4), 4-7-8 breathing, coherent breathing (5-5), Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing, with which side to use), Ujjayi and pursed-lip breathing. Pick one on the Breathe screen; the selected pattern shows how to do it.
How long is a session?
Choose 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes under Length on the Breathe screen. Breathe Easy rounds to whole breaths, so a session never stops halfway through one. You can pause, or end early with the close button; sessions of 15 seconds or more are kept.
What happens if I lock my iPhone during a session?
The session pauses, because haptics can't play in the background, and waits for you to tap Resume. The screen stays awake while you breathe, so it won't lock on its own.
How do the haptics work?
A distinct tap marks breathing in, holding and breathing out, right on each change, so you can follow along with your eyes closed. Turn them off in Settings > Breathing > Haptic cues.
How do I use the Apple Watch app?
Open Breathe Easy on your watch, choose a length, and tap a pattern to start. The session and its taps keep going with your wrist down. The watch app works on its own, and finished sessions are added to your history on iPhone the next time Breathe Easy runs there.
How does Apple Health work?
Go to Settings > Apple Health and turn on Save to Apple Health. After a short explanation, Apple Health asks for permission. From then on, every session you finish is saved as mindful minutes. Breathe Easy only writes mindful minutes and never reads your Health data. To turn it off later, use the same switch, or go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Health > Breathe Easy on your iPhone.
How do I use the widget?
Touch and hold your Home Screen or Lock Screen, tap Edit, then Add Widget, and choose Breathe Easy. The widget shows today's mindful minutes and starts a session with your chosen pattern and length when you tap it.
Can I change how it looks?
Yes. Settings > Appearance offers System, Light and Dark, a Graphite or Black dark style, and eight accents. Each accent has its own app icon.
Is my data private?
Yes. Breathe Easy has no accounts, ads or tracking. Your sessions stay on your device, and in Apple Health only if you turn that on. Anonymous diagnostics (crash reports and which screens you use, never your sessions) help fix problems, and you can turn them off in Settings. Read the privacy policy for details.
Is Breathe Easy medical advice?
No. Breathe Easy is for relaxation and is not medical advice or treatment. If you feel dizzy or short of breath, stop and breathe normally, and talk to your doctor if you have a heart or lung condition.
Still have questions? Email us at matthew@idlefusion.com