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Red Light Therapy at Home: the Practical Setup Guide

Updated August 2026 · compiled from published specifications and attributed third-party measurements

Home red light therapy needs three decisions: a panel matched to your goal and budget, a mounting position that holds a 6 to 12 inch distance, and a repeatable 10 to 20 minute session, 3 to 5 times per week. From the database: Hooga HG300 for starters, RLT Home Total Spectrum MAX for a serious standing panel, Total Spectrum ULTRA for lie-down full body.

Pick by budget

Starter (~$150)

Hooga HG200/HG300. Two wavelengths, small area, real return window.

HG300 specs

Serious standing panel (~$1,800)

RLT Home Total Spectrum MAX. Seven wavelengths with published density, stand included.

MAX specs

Full body lie-down (~$2,900)

RLT Home Total Spectrum ULTRA. 64-inch panel with electric stand included.

ULTRA specs

The session protocol

Distance 6 to 12 inches. Duration 10 to 20 minutes per area. Frequency 3 to 5 sessions weekly; consistency across weeks beats any single long session. Bare skin, eye protection for high-output panels, and note the biphasic dose response: more is not automatically better. Run the numbers in the dose calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I do red light therapy at home?

Most protocols land at 3 to 5 sessions per week, 10 to 20 minutes per treated area, evaluated over 8 or more weeks.

How far should I stand from the panel?

Six to twelve inches for most panels. Closer raises intensity for deep targets; farther widens coverage for skin work.

Methodology: rankings weigh measured or method-stated irradiance, wavelength coverage and published density, buyer terms (trial, restocking, stand, warranty), and value per LED. No brand pays for a position. Full methodology.