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Short answer: no. Apple and Samsung both say to keep phones out of saunas and steam rooms. Here is why, what makers say about phones and smartwatches, and how to enjoy music safely.

Traditional saunas usually run at 150°F to 195°F, infrared saunas at about 120°F to 140°F. Here is how to choose a comfortable temperature for your sauna type and experience.

The best spot for a home sauna is dry, level, roomy enough for the door and close to the right power. Here is how spare rooms, basements, bathrooms, garages and backyards compare, with a checklist.

The best wood for a sauna depends on where it goes. Cedar suits outdoor builds, hemlock is a clean indoor choice and aspen is great for benches. Here is how they compare.

Most Dynamic infrared saunas ship with the essentials and leave comfort extras optional. Here's what each accessory does, which ones are sold separately, how they mount, and what to skip.

A sauna backrest gives you something angled and slatted to lean on instead of a flat wall, so you can sit back comfortably for a whole session. Here's what it does, what it doesn't, and how to choose the right one for your sauna.

A sauna is a wood-lined room with hot, fairly dry air or infrared panels; a steam room is a sealed, waterproof enclosure full of steam at a lower temperature. Here's how they compare on feel, install, power and running cost, and which suits your home.

Dynamic infrared saunas come in three EMF tiers: low EMF (5-10 mG), Elite ultra low EMF (3-5 mG) and full spectrum near zero EMF (under 3 mG). Which models fit each tier, how EMF is measured and how to choose.

The five main types of saunas explained: traditional, wood-fired, infrared, hybrid and steam. How each one heats, typical temperatures, warm-up times, the power each needs and which fits your home.