How to Use Xen, Your VNS Device

This guide explains how to use VNS in a safe, simple, and comfortable way. You’ll learn how to set up your Xen device, start your first session, and make small adjustments that help your nervous system relax.

You don’t need technical skills. You just need a few minutes and a calm place to begin.

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How to Set Up Xen

This short video shows how to use Xen VNS technology, step by step. You will learn about earbud placement, saline use, and how to adjust intensity so your first Xen session feels comfortable from the start.

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Everything You’ll Need to Get Started With Xen

Setting up Xen is easy. You don’t need anything complicated to learn how to use this VNS device the “right” way. These basics help you feel calm and controlled when you first set up Xen.

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To get started, you will need:

  • 0.9% sterile saline : Included to help create smooth stimulation patterns

  • A quiet moment : Helps your body notice the calming signals

  • Bluetooth enabled on your phone : Needed to connect Xen

  • The Neuvana app installed : Lightweight, portable, and easy to use anywhere.

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Step-by-Step Guide on How to Use Xen VNS for the First Time

Here you’ll learn how to use Xen, a VNS device, for your first session. We’ll show you how to set up your device, position the earbuds comfortably, and adjust stimulation so your session feels easy and seamless.

Step 1: Choose the Right Earbud Tip

Comfort matters when learning how to use VNS. A proper fit helps stimulation feel steady and gentle, not distracting.

Try different earbud sizes : Multiple tips are included for comfort

Look for a light seal : You should feel no tightness or pinching

Do not push deep : The earbud should rest naturally in your ear

Step 2: Apply Saline Before Each Session

Saline helps your Xen Vagus Nerve stimulation device work evenly. It supports consistent patterns and smoother sensations.

Use a small amount each time : A few short sprays are enough

Helps improve conductivity : Supports even stimulation patterns

Keeps sessions comfortable : Reduces uneven sensations

Step 3: Adjust VNS Intensity Slowly

When learning how to use VNS, you’ll find slow changes help your nervous system adjust comfortably.

Start at low intensity : Give your body time to respond

Increase little by little : Stop at a light, steady feeling

Feeling nothing is okay : Stimulation still works quietly

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It’s important that you feel supported when learning how to use your Xen VNS device. If you have questions, our customer support team is ready to help. Fill out the form on our website, and a representative will reach out within 24–48 hours to guide you.

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What Not to Worry About and How to Adjust Your Xen VNS Device

When learning how to use VNS with Xen, having questions is normal. The great thing is that device adjustments are common and easy to fix. Take your time finding what feels comfortable. As you learn how to use Xen for VNS, the experience becomes more familiar with regular use, and support is always available if you need guidance.
This is common at first. Apply a small amount of saline, make sure the earbud seals comfortably in the left ear, and slowly increase the intensity until you feel a gentle, steady sensation.
This issue is often related to connection order. Turn on Xen first, open the Neuvana app and scan for the device. Lastly, connect the second Xen device for audio in your phone’s Bluetooth settings when using Neuvana’s Vagus Nerve stimulation device.
Minor changes can make a big difference. Reposition the earbud, adjust saline use, fine-tune intensity, or try a different sensation type to get the best Vagus Nerve stimulation in your ear.
This is normal. Xen activates Vagus Nerve stimulation through the left ear by design.

Quick Do’s and Don’ts for Using Xen, a taVNS Device

These quick do’s and don’ts make learning how to use a VNS stimulation device easier and more comfortable. Following these tips helps your Xen sessions feel smooth, steady, and supportive from the start.

Do

  • Use saline every session
    Helps keep stimulation smooth
  • Start with short sessions
    Let your body ease in
  • Increase intensity slowly
    Supports balance and comfort
  • Update app and phone
    Ensures best performance

Don't

  • Push earbuds deep
    Comfort should feel natural
  • Use old homemade saline
    Replace after 24 hours
  • Connect audio first
     Start with stimulation
  • Expect strong sensations
    Subtle is normal early on

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Help Is Always Available

If something feels confusing while learning how to use this wearable Vagus Nerve stimulation device, reach out anytime.

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Common Questions About Using Our Xen VNS Device

These FAQs answer common questions about how to use VNS, helping you feel confident, comfortable, and supported during every session.

The best way to learn how to use a VNS device for the first time is to start slowly and focus on comfort. Begin with low intensity, apply saline, and place the earbud so it rests naturally. Neuvana recommends brief sessions at first, as studies show most users adapt within the first few uses.

Your first Xen VNS session should be short, usually around 10–15 minutes, to let your nervous system adjust. This length is commonly used in published taVNS studies¹² and helps reduce overstimulation. Neuvana suggests consistency over intensity when learning how to use VNS comfortably.

Xen stimulates the left ear because the left side is commonly used in taVNS research¹² for nervous system regulation. This approach is supported by multiple clinical studies focused on how to use VNS safely and consistently. Neuvana designed Xen this way to align with published stimulation protocols.

Yes, you can use a VNS device while listening to audio, as Xen headphones are designed to support both stimulation and sound. Audio is optional and does not affect whether stimulation works. Neuvana allows users to choose silence or sound based on personal comfort.

You should use a VNS device consistently, often once daily, depending on comfort and routine. Many clinical studies¹² use daily 15-minute sessions to support nervous system regulation. Once you learn how to use VNS, Neuvana encourages consistency rather than occasional sessions for more measurable results.