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Getting started

This guide takes you from unboxing a SiFi Labs device to your first recording.

What you need​

  • A SiFi Labs device: BioPoint or SiFiBand (see Hardware)
  • A computer with Bluetooth Low Energy (Windows, macOS, or Linux)

1. Install SiFi Bridge​

SiFi Bridge is the software used to control SiFi Labs devices. It comes in two flavors — pick the one that fits your workflow:

  • SiFi Bridge CLI — An interactive command-line shell. The quickest way to discover devices, stream data, and record to file without writing any code.
  • SiFi Bridge Python — A Python API for building custom pipelines, automating experiments, and integrating with NumPy, Pandas, and ML frameworks.

If you're unsure, start with the CLI: it requires no programming and covers the full device feature set.

2. Connect and record​

Follow the quick-start guide for your chosen interface:

  • CLI quick start — Discover, connect, configure, stream, and export data in about 5 minutes.
  • Python quick start — The same workflow, driven from a Python script.

3. Work with your data​

All data is yours, in open formats, with no cloud services involved:

  • Data output — Export to CSV or HDF5, and understand the data format.
  • Transports — Stream in real time over Lab Streaming Layer (LSL), TCP, or UDP to tools like EEGLAB and OpenViBE, or to your own applications.
  • Recording time calculator — Estimate on-board recording time and streaming bandwidth for your sensor configuration.

Research applications​

SiFi Labs devices are used in research worldwide: psychophysiology, sleep research, human-computer interaction, neuromuscular research, prosthetics and rehabilitation, sports science, and biofeedback.

Support​

For further support or to report issues, reach out to:

Important Notice​

Research Use Only

All SiFi Labs devices are intended for research purposes only and are not medical devices. They should not be used for medical diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision-making.