For most people, 10–20 minutes per session is a good baseline. Beginners can start with 5–10 minutes and increase gradually. The built-in timer keeps the session length precise and alerts you when it ends. Consistency matters more than duration: ten minutes a day beats half an hour now and then.

The recommended distance is 15–30 cm (6–12 inches) for good irradiance: this is where the panel delivers its peak output across all 7 wavelengths. If you feel too much warmth or sensitivity, simply move the panel further away — it stays worthwhile up to about 50 cm.

Yes. You can run all 7 wavelengths simultaneously for a full-spectrum session, or select and adjust each wavelength independently via the touch screen or the Antared App. For example: 660nm and 850nm alone for a recovery-focused session, or 590nm and 630nm alone for a skin-focused session.

Yes. Red light therapy is UV-free, non-ionising, and non-invasive. Many users fit it into their morning or evening routine all year round. As with any wellness routine, start gently and adjust to how you feel.

Red light (590–660nm) works mainly in the surface layers of the skin — the range used in routines focused on tone, texture, and radiance. Near-infrared light (810–940nm) penetrates deeper, reaching muscles, joints, and tendons — the range used in recovery routines. The two can run together or separately, and each is adjusted on its own.

Download the Antared App on iOS or Android and pair the panel via Bluetooth 5.0. From the app you can: adjust each wavelength's intensity individually, set timers and alarms, activate the preset modes (Recovery, Focus, Sleep, Skin), configure pulsing frequency from 1 to 40 Hz, and sync several Antared devices. Wi-Fi also allows control when the phone is out of Bluetooth range.

Antared produces no UV radiation. You may feel a mild warmth at close range, under about 15 cm and mostly from the near-infrared wavelengths, but this is infrared warmth, not UV heat. Thermal management keeps operating temperatures low and fan noise minimal.

For the best effect, use Antared directly on bare skin. Most fabrics absorb or scatter part of the light, reducing the dose that reaches you. Thin, light-coloured clothing lets some near-infrared through, but the result is still noticeably reduced. For the face, simply sit in front of the panel without covering the target area.

Our 14-day money-back guarantee lets you try the device at home. If you are not convinced, contact support within 14 days of delivery to arrange the return under the store policy. The 2-year warranty then covers manufacturing defects and hardware failures.

Pulsing means the LEDs rapidly switch on and off at a set frequency, measured in Hz. Antared supports pulsing from 1 to 40 Hz per wavelength, individually configurable. Continuous (non-pulsed) mode is also available, and it is the mode most often found in the clinical literature.

Results vary by goal and consistency. Some people report more energy or better sleep after 1 to 2 weeks of daily sessions; for skin (texture, tone), reports point to 4 to 8 weeks. Consistency matters more than duration — short, regular sessions beat long, infrequent ones.

Red and near-infrared light is also used in veterinary settings. The same safety rules apply: never direct the light into the eyes — wear the goggles supplied, and keep the animal's eyes out of the beam — and start with short sessions. If in doubt, ask your vet.