ONE scanning motion

We want Keen2 to gently vibrate before we pull, pick or bite, not after! That is why you train the scanning motion, so it can catch us beforehand.

Here is an example of the parts of a full BFRB expression (in this example, hair pulling from scalp):

Experience the trigger
Hand reaches for scalp
Fingers search hair for hair to pull (Scanning Motion)
Fingers wrap around hair, locking.
Hand moves back down, effectively pulling hair
Individual inspects the hair, fiddles with it, or drops it.

What we want to train for is that bolded section - the fingers searching for the hair to pull. Translate this into skin picking, and it’s fingers looking for the patch of skin to pick. Into nail biting, and it’s the nail settling in between the teeth.

Since that is the moment that we want Keen2 to bring us awareness, that is the only movement that we’ll train. It might feel unnatural, but for the entire 15-second training. Please resist the urge to scratch your nose, change positions, and complete the BFRB expression!

ONE wrist angle

Now that we know what part of the movement to focus on, let’s talk more about the position that Keen2 is looking for. So that Keen2 can tell when you’re pulling your hair vs similar motions, like pulling pet hair off of your clothes, Keen2 looks for the angle of your wrist when you’re training.

If you are sitting straight up at your desk, leaning back on the sofa, or lying on your side - these are all different angles for your wrist. So, for the first training, choose ONE spot where you think you pick, pull, or bite, and physically SIT IN THAT position to train for best accuracy.

ONE wrist speed

Like stated above - this one is straightforward. Keen2 looks for the speed that your wrist is moving, so stay consistent here, too. If you stop suddenly in the middle of your training, Keen2 will get confused, and might average your speed to something slower that won’t pick up your behavior.

IF YOU NEED HELP -- schedule a training call - habitaware.com/training-call

Test your Training to see if your bracelet needs adjusting.

Some common false alarms that individuals get are texting, talking on the phone, and drinking water. Take a few minutes to test each one of these to make sure Keen2 isn’t sending you too many false alarms!

Keep in mind that our goal is 80% accuracy. One-off vibrations are meant to be celebrated as "YES! My hands are away from my danger zone! & I'm doing the hard work of taking control!" If there is a constant or frequent vibration, like when on the phone, we can then use detection settings to help mitigate.

Mindset is a big part of false alarms. In addition to 80% accuracy, sometimes adjusting YOUR settings is easier than adjusting Keen2’s. We think of it as a cost/benefit analysis. Since Keen2 is a machine, and you’re a person, it won’t be perfect - but it will be pretty accurate! So, when you’re resting your hand on your cheek, or adjusting your hair, we consider that a win. Keen2 is letting you know your hand is near your danger zone. For Ellen, our Director of Awareness, Keen2 sometimes vibrates when she is on the phone. But, since Keen2 catches her at other valuable times, she adjusts her positioning, instead of trying to get Keen2 to be perfect. She holds her phone at a different angle, or switches hands completely.

Watch the “Adjust Keen2 Settings Tutorial” Under the Connect & Setup Keen2 category of the courses, or watch the tutorial below:

Now that you’ve got all the knowledge you need, press the Keen2 icon in the top left corner of your screen. This will bring up a screen where you nickname your bracelet, and add danger zones. Select the danger zone you wish to adjust. Here, you can adjust things like how the vibration feels, the danger zone nickname, and detection settings (to help mitigate false alarms).

Under vibration settings, you will see different buttons for “intensity” and “duration”. Play around with these options to see what sort of vibration feels comfortable for you.

Gesture detection settings are here:

 

If you get vibrations AWAY from the danger zone, shift Zone Range to narrow.

If you get vibrations NEAR the danger zone, first decide if they are "good" false vibrations. What I mean by that is, I would get my vibration when my chin rested on my hand. That put my fingers really close to my eyebrows, so that vibration was a welcomed reminder. If it's not a "good" false vibration, you can take motion sensitivity down by 1pt and test to ensure you still get the vibration when you need it. Keep doing this until you hit a sweet spot.

We know this process can be kind of difficult, and are always working to better communicate it! For now, if you have questions, feel free to reach out to support@habitaware.com

Keen2 is not going to be 100% accurate. We are humans making tech, and we aren't perfect. The goal of Keen is that it gives you enough true alerts to help you build awareness and cue you to take care of yourself and as few false alarms as possible. There are 3 types of false alarms:

Good ones: these are the ones where your cheek is resting on your hand, they're good because the hand is soooo close to the hair then. Use them as your cue!

One-off alarms: these happen as 1 instance when reaching or drinking, celebrate them, YAY! My hands are away from my hair.

Constant false vibrations: over and over while typing or driving. Use the Motion Sensitivity / Zone Range to reduce them OR re-train.

IF YOU NEED HELP -- schedule a training call - habitaware.com/training-call

The Keen2 watch face displays more than just time! Tap the screen to cycle through the watch face, then the step tracker. Note: TAP, don't touch! Don't be afraid to put a little force in it.

If Keen2 is displaying "January 1st" as the date, resync your Keen2 to your phone.

Though there are only two screens to cycle through on your Keen2 watch face, there are other icons that can happen at other times. Here is a complete list of all of the icons that your Keen2 can display, and what they mean:

The button on the side of Keen2 will negate a vibration, so that if you press that button after Keen2 vibrates, it won’t be added to your data. This could be for interventions, or false alarms.

An “intervention” is when you catch yourself about to engage in the unwanted hair pulling, skin picking or nail biting and Keen2 catches it too (vibrates) BUT you do something else instead. Celebrate the moment by pushing the button on Keen2's bracelet to remove that from your vibration count for the day, and maintain your in-app streak!

Keen2 - much like all of us - isn’t perfect. We aim for 80% accuracy. So, when Keen2 vibrates at a time where you aren’t doing your behavior, this is a false alarm. Just press the button on Keen2’s bracelet to remove that vibration. That way, it won’t be included in the data on your Keen2 app.

This icon means the vibration has successfully been removed from your daily tally:

You can also use the button to Factory Reset Keen2. This will erase and return Keen2 to its factory settings including erasing any trained gestures. The history of past data will remain in the app. To initiate, press and hold the Keen2 side button. You will feel an immediate vibration upon pressing, and a second vibration after 10 seconds. Let go of the button after the second vibration. Your bracelet is now back to factory settings