WELLNESS DEVICE - Oralable is a muscle activity monitor for personal awareness. Not a medical device.

User Guide

Complete instructions for Oralable apps

Oralable For Professionals

How the Two Apps Work Together

Oralable is a two-app system designed for collaboration between consumers and professionals.

Oralable (Consumer)

For individuals monitoring their own muscle activity

  • Connect to device
  • Record sessions
  • View your data
  • Share with professionals

Oralable for Professionals

For therapists, researchers, and coaches

  • Import participant data
  • Manage multiple participants
  • Analyze sessions
  • Track progress over time

The Workflow

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Consumer records
→
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Shares CSV
→
💼
Professional imports
→
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Analyzes together

Contents

Setup: Consumer & Professional Workflow

This section explains how a professional (therapist, researcher, coach) and their client/participant should set up Oralable for collaborative monitoring.

For Professionals: Setting Up a New Participant

  1. Download Oralable for Professionals from the App Store on your device
  2. Sign in to create your professional account
  3. Instruct your participant to download the consumer Oralable app
  4. Wait for them to record sessions and share data with you
  5. Import their CSV file when received
  6. Review their sessions during appointments

For Consumers: Sharing Data with Your Professional

  1. Download Oralable from the App Store
  2. Connect your Oralable device (or use Demo Mode to practice)
  3. Record sessions as directed by your professional
  4. Go to Share tab and select the sessions to share
  5. Tap Share CSV and send via Email, AirDrop, or Files
  6. Your professional will import and review your data

Quick Reference: Who Does What

Task Consumer App Professional App
Connect to Oralable device Yes -
Record sessions Yes -
View own history Yes -
Export/Share CSV Yes -
Import participant CSV - Yes
Manage multiple participants - Yes
Review participant sessions - Yes
Demo Mode (testing) Yes Yes

Example Scenario: Speech Therapy

Sarah is a speech therapist. Tom is her patient working on jaw relaxation exercises.

  1. Session 1: Sarah explains Oralable and helps Tom install the consumer app and pair his device
  2. At home: Tom records 10-minute sessions during his daily exercises
  3. Before Session 2: Tom shares his week's recordings as a CSV via email
  4. Session 2: Sarah imports Tom's CSV into her Professional app and reviews his progress together
  5. Ongoing: Tom continues recording, Sarah tracks improvement over weeks

Sharing Methods

The consumer can share their CSV data via:

Coming in January 2026: CloudKit share codes will make sharing even easier. The consumer will generate a code, and the professional will enter it to sync data automatically.

1. Getting Started

Oralable monitors muscle activity using PPG (photoplethysmography) sensor technology. The app works with the Oralable Bluetooth device, or you can explore all features using Demo Mode.

Requirements

First Launch

  1. Download Oralable from the App Store
  2. Open the app and review the welcome screens
  3. Grant Bluetooth permission when prompted
  4. Start exploring with Demo Mode or connect your device

2. Demo Mode

Demo Mode simulates a connected Oralable device with realistic muscle activity data. Use it to explore the app without hardware.

Enabling Demo Mode

  1. Go to the Settings tab
  2. Toggle Demo Mode on
  3. Return to Dashboard
  4. See "Demo Mode Active" banner and live data

What Works in Demo Mode

Tip: Demo Mode is ideal for learning the app before your device arrives or for demonstrating features to others.

3. Connecting Your Device

Before Connecting

Pairing Steps

  1. Turn on your Oralable device (LED flashes)
  2. Go to the Devices tab
  3. Tap Scan for Devices
  4. Select Oralable from the list
  5. Wait for connection (LED solid)
  6. Return to Dashboard to see live data

Connection Status Indicators

Tip: Keep the device within 10 meters of your iPhone for reliable connection.

4. Dashboard

The Dashboard displays real-time muscle activity from your connected device or Demo Mode.

Dashboard Elements

Understanding PPG Values

5. Recording Sessions

Starting a Recording

  1. Ensure device is connected or Demo Mode is enabled
  2. Tap the Record button
  3. Button turns red, timer starts
  4. Continue normal activities

Stopping a Recording

  1. Tap the Stop button
  2. Recording saves automatically
  3. Find it in the History tab
Note: Recordings are stored locally on your device. They are not uploaded to any cloud service.

Recording Tips

6. Viewing History

The History tab displays all recorded sessions.

Navigating History

  1. Tap the History tab
  2. Browse sessions (newest first)
  3. Tap a session to view details

Session Details

Available Metrics (Pre-Launch)

Metric Description Status
IR (PPG) Primary muscle activity signal Available
Movement Accelerometer data January Update
Temperature Skin temperature January Update
Heart Rate Derived from PPG January Update
SpO2 Blood oxygen estimate January Update

7. Sharing Data

Share recorded data as CSV files for analysis or professional review.

How to Share

  1. Go to the Share tab
  2. Select date range (Today, This Week, This Month, or Custom)
  3. Tap Share CSV
  4. Choose method: AirDrop, Email, Files, etc.

CSV Contents

For Professionals: Your therapist, coach, or researcher can import this CSV into Oralable for Professionals.

8. Settings

Current Settings

Setting Description
Demo Mode Enable simulated device data
About Version, privacy policy, terms

Coming in January Update

9. Oralable for Professionals Separate App

Oralable for Professionals is for therapists, researchers, coaches, and other professionals working with Oralable users.

Getting Started

  1. Download Oralable for Professionals from the App Store
  2. Sign in to create your account
  3. Enable Demo Mode to explore, or import participant data

Demo Mode (Professional)

Shows a sample participant with three pre-recorded sessions.

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Toggle Demo Mode on
  3. Return to Participants to see "Demo Participant"
  4. Tap to view sessions and charts

Importing Participant Data

  1. Participant shares CSV from their Oralable app
  2. Tap Import CSV
  3. Select the file
  4. Participant appears in your list
  5. View and analyze their sessions

Use Cases

10. Feature Roadmap

Pre-Launch Features (Now)

Feature Consumer Professional
Demo Mode Yes Yes
Device Connection Yes -
Real-time PPG Display Yes -
Session Recording Yes -
History View Yes Yes
CSV Share/Import Yes Yes
Participant Management - Yes

January 2026 Update

Q2 2026

2027+

Important: Oralable is a wellness and biofeedback tool for personal awareness. It is NOT a medical device and should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.