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Why Phones Overheat in the Sauna

Saunas often reach temperatures between 170°F and 200°F.  Most smartphones are designed to work best below 95°F.  When a phone gets too hot, it may shut down to protect the battery and internal parts.

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What Happens When Your Phone Gets Too Hot

When phones overheat, they may turn off, slow down, or display a warning message.  Repeated overheating can damage the battery and shorten the life of your phone.

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Can You Bring a Phone Into a Sauna?

Many sauna users bring phones to listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks, meditation sounds, or to track their sessions.  However, without protection, the extreme heat can quickly damage a phone.

How to Protect Your Phone in a Sauna

A sauna-safe phone case can protect your phone from extreme heat.  These cases use heat-blocking materials to reduce the temperature reaching the phone

The Best Way to Prevent Phone Overheating in the sauna

The Boundless Sauna Bag was designed specifically to protect smartphones in saunas, steam rooms and other hot environments that normally trigger overheating warnings or device shutdowns.

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