
The Ember Red Light Therapy Panel for Sauna is purpose-built to run inside a hot, humid sauna. With a sealed IP65-rated housing, an aluminum body, a 4-in-1 lens over every LED, and a 194°F max operating temperature, it's engineered to survive the conditions that ruin a standard red light panel — and bring full-spectrum red and near-infrared therapy directly into your sauna sessions.
384 medical-grade LEDs, four clinically-relevant wavelengths, and 175 mW/cm² peak irradiance in a compact footprint designed for personal saunas, corner installs, and dedicated wellness rooms.
Why a Sauna-Safe Panel Is Different
Standard red light therapy panels are not built for sauna environments. Heat, steam, and humidity destroy non-sealed electronics, melt plastic housings, and corrode connections. Most home panels are rated for ambient room temperatures only — running them in a sauna voids the warranty and risks failure.
The Ember is engineered for sauna use from the ground up:
- IP65 sealed housing — dust-tight and protected against water jets, the industry-standard rating for wet-environment electronics
- Aluminum housing — no plastic to warp or off-gas in heat
- IP65-rated internal driver — sealed power supply inside the panel, not a separate brick that can't take the heat
- 194°F (90°C) maximum operating temperature — covers the full range of traditional and infrared saunas
- Internal cooling fan — actively dissipates heat to keep LEDs and driver in their operating range
Specifications
- LED count: 384 LEDs
- Wavelengths: 630 nm · 660 nm · 810 nm · 850 nm (red + near-infrared)
- Irradiance: 175 mW/cm² max — 111 mW/cm² at 6", 90 at 12", 76 at 18", 59 at 24"
- Power consumption: 180W
- Housing: Aluminum
- IP rating: IP65 (dust-tight, protected against water jets)
- Max operating temperature: 194°F / 90°C
- Cooling: 1 internal fan
- Driver: IP65-rated, internal
- Voltage: AC 100–240V (works worldwide)
- EMF: 0.0 μT
- Flicker: None
- Controls: Touch keys with separate wavelength control
- Timer: 1–20 minutes, 1-minute intervals
- Pulse modes: 10 Hz and 40 Hz
- Brightness: 0–100% in 5% increments
Independent Wavelength Control
Unlike single-button panels, the Ember gives you separate controls for each of the four wavelengths. Run red only (630/660 nm) for skin-focused sessions, near-infrared only (810/850 nm) for deeper-tissue exposure, or all four together for full-spectrum coverage. Combine with the brightness, timer, and pulse settings to tailor every session.
Where It Fits
- Personal infrared and traditional saunas — wall-mount or stand-mount inside the cabin
- Wellness rooms and recovery suites — pairs with sauna sessions for combined heat + light protocols
- Smaller spaces where the larger Blaze won't fit but full-spectrum therapy is still wanted
How to Use
- Mount the panel securely inside your sauna using the included hanging kit, or add the wall plate or wheeled base stand (sold separately).
- Plug into a properly rated outlet outside the sauna or into a sauna-rated electrical run.
- Power on, set the timer (1–20 minutes), select wavelengths, adjust brightness, and optionally engage pulse mode.
- Run your sauna session as normal. The panel operates safely up to 194°F.
- Let the panel cool with the sauna before powering off the supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from a regular Hooga panel?
Standard Hooga panels (HG, PRO, ULTRA series) are designed for ambient room temperatures and are not rated for sauna use. The Ember has a sealed IP65 housing, an aluminum body, and a 194°F max operating temperature — purpose-built to survive heat and humidity that would damage a standard panel.
Will it work in a traditional sauna (high heat) and an infrared sauna?
Yes. The 194°F (90°C) operating ceiling covers the full range of both traditional and infrared sauna temperatures.
Ember vs. Blaze — how do I choose?
The Ember has 384 LEDs and a 180W draw, designed for personal saunas and tighter installs. The Blaze has 768 LEDs and a 340W draw for larger saunas, wider beam coverage, and full-body sessions. Both run the same four wavelengths at similar intensity — the Ember peaks at 175 mW/cm² and the Blaze at 185 — so the real difference is how much of you the light covers, not how strong it is.
Does it include a stand or mount?
Every panel ships with mounting hardware, a hanging cable, and a hanging pulley. The wall plate and the wheeled base stand are sold separately — email contact@hoogahealth.com to order either.
Can I leave it inside the sauna full-time?
Yes — the IP65 rating and 90°C operating spec are designed for permanent sauna installation. Be sure power connections are routed safely per local electrical code.
What's the warranty?
Hooga panels carry a 3-year warranty. Contact us for sauna-specific installation guidance.
This is a wellness device, not an FDA-cleared medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare provider if you have a medical condition or are pregnant before combining red light therapy with sauna use.

Red and NIR wavelengths: 630nm, 660nm, 810nm, & 850nm
384 medical-grade LEDs with 4-in-1 lens