Can I take my phone into my sauna?
No, you should not take your phone into your sauna. The heat and humidity in your sauna could ruin your phone and disturb your relaxation.
Saunas offer high temperatures and moisture, which is great for your body but can be harmful for your phone.
Your sauna sessions are a time to relax and de-stress from your day or workout, not worry about ruining your phone or feeling the need to respond to messages coming in. Use your sauna time to unplug and unwind.
Let's take a look at why you shouldn't take your phone into your sauna and ways that putting down your phone could enhance your sauna experience.
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Why shouldn't you take your phone into a sauna?
Heat, moisture and humidity are synonymous with saunas and reasons why saunas are beneficial to users. They're the same reasons you shouldn't take your phone into your sauna.
Extreme heat
Saunas can get up to a temperature of 195°F. This temperature can reduce stress, increase blood flow, and ease joint or muscle pains. However, this temperature could cause your phone to overheat, fail or warp any internal parts that are needed for your phone to operate properly.
Humidity and moisture
The humidity and moisture from a sauna can detoxify your body, hydrate your skin and improve respiration. Even if your phone claims to be waterproof, sauna humidity can sneak in to corrode circuits and damage ports.
Can I use my phone to play music in a sauna?
Playing music or listening to podcasts helps some users feel more relaxed when they are in their sauna. If you fall into this category, don't ruin your smartphone by taking it into your sauna. Instead, place a Bluetooth speaker outside your sauna and queue up anything you are hoping to listen to before stepping in.
Can I take pictures in a sauna?
Due to the extreme temperatures, it is best not to take your phone inside your sauna, even for a minute to take a picture. However, if you are hoping to capture the moment of you and your family or friends relaxing in your sauna, use the windows or glass walls to frame your photo and take a picture from the outside.
What can I take into a sauna?
Here are some sauna-safe accessories you can take into your session.
- Towels: to sit or lie on while you relax and dry yourself afterward
- Essential oils: to help enhance your relaxation
- Timer: to monitor your session length
To learn more about the items you could take into your sauna, schedule a call with a sauna expert today.
How can I create a phone-free sauna routine?
To create a phone-free sauna routine, take everything you need into your session and communicate beforehand.
Depending on how long you plan to stay in your sauna, let anyone who may need you know that you are unplugging for optimal relaxation and will be back shortly. It is also smart to make sure you have a sauna-safe timer to track how long you have been in your sauna.
Which sauna is right for my wellness routine?
The right sauna for your wellness routine will depend on the sauna experience you hope to have. Every user has their own desired sauna experience in mind, and every sauna can offer users their own experience and feel.
To find the right sauna for your wellness routine, browse our sauna collection today.
This information is compiled from reputable sources (including articles by the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical, UCLA Health, and NPR) reflecting sauna use of about 4–7x/week at ~20 min/session, but Rate Outdoors has not independently conducted or verified this research. It is provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice or a substitute for professional care. Consult a healthcare provider before starting regular sauna use—especially if you are under 18, pregnant, or managing cardiovascular or blood pressure conditions. You are ultimately responsible for assessing your own health and risk.
