Product
EyeJolt is a camera-based alertness aid that watches for visible signs of fading and plays randomized alarms.
Privacy
Camera frames are processed locally and are not recorded, stored, or uploaded. Custom alarm recordings stay local unless you export them.
Safety
EyeJolt does not diagnose microsleep, guarantee alertness, replace sleep, or make fatigued driving safe.
Support
Test the live signal and alarm before a session, keep the face visible, and use the platform troubleshooting guides if monitoring is unstable.
Frequently asked questions
Does EyeJolt record my camera?
No. Camera frames are used as a live sensor and are not recorded, stored, or uploaded.
Can EyeJolt run in the background?
The native macOS app supports background monitoring. Browser monitoring is foreground-only. Mobile and Windows behaviour depends on the native platform implementation.
Does EyeJolt diagnose microsleep?
No. EyeJolt responds to camera-visible signals and is not a medical device or EEG system.
Why are alarms randomized?
Changing the sound helps reduce habituation to one repeated warning. Users can curate the active rotation.
Can I record my own alarm?
Yes. User recordings are stored locally and can be included in the randomized rotation.
Does it work with glasses?
Clear lenses may work, but glare, frames, tint, and sunglasses can reduce eye visibility. Test the live signal with your exact setup.
Can I use EyeJolt while driving?
No. EyeJolt is built for desks, study sessions, and night shifts, and it is not intended for use while driving. A phone camera pointed at a driver is a distraction, an eye-closure alarm cannot restore the sleep a drowsy driver needs, and no consumer app is a substitute for stopping. If you feel drowsy at the wheel, pull over somewhere safe and rest.
Which platforms are available?
EyeJolt is built for iOS, Android, and macOS. The web offers foreground quick use, and Windows remains in hardware validation.
What causes false alerts?
Lighting, camera angle, eyewear, temporary face loss, and sensitivity can all contribute. Use the camera guide and false-alert troubleshooting page.
When should repeated sleepiness be medically assessed?
Seek professional advice when you often fall asleep during the day, fall asleep without warning, or sleepiness affects daily life.
Sources
Written by the EyeJolt Editorial Team. Published and last reviewed 2026-07-29. Editorial policy.