Introducing the TRS-1: Our Smart Sauna, Now in a 1-Person Size

For the past couple of years, one question has come up in our conversations with customers more than almost any other: “When is the Smart Sauna coming in a 1-person size?”

We are thrilled to finally say it’s here! Meet the Transcend TRS-1, our one-person infrared Smart Sauna. Everything that made the TRS-2 and TRS-3 in a class of their own — the Sauna Fitness™ indicator, the Sauna Guide™, remote start, voice control, and our industry-leading low-EMF design — now fits in a footprint small enough for a bedroom corner, a spacious bathroom, or even a walk-in closet.

If you’ve been waiting for a Smart Sauna designed for one, this article is for you. Let’s walk through what makes it special.

The Same Compact Footprint, A Whole Lot Smarter

First, the practical stuff. The TRS-1 measures just 37½” wide by 39¼” deep, so it fits in the same creative spaces I covered in our small space solutions article — bedrooms, bathrooms, home gyms, basements, you name it.

And like our 1-person Foundation saunas, it plugs directly into a standard 120V household outlet. No electrician, no dedicated circuit, no renovation. At 950 watts, it’s also remarkably efficient, so your electric bill will barely notice it. If you have a regular wall outlet and 6′ 10″ of ceiling height, you have a sauna-ready room.

You can choose between two beautiful woods: poplar, the low-VOC standard trusted by environmental detox centers, or okoume, with its warm, rich tone, and nice mild wood smell. (If you’re curious about why wood choice matters, our comparing sauna wood guide goes deep on this.)

What Makes It “Smart”?

The heart of the TRS-1 is a gorgeous 10.1″ high-definition touchscreen that is dust-proof, splash-proof, and refreshingly simple. There are no programs to learn or menus to memorize. Everything is right at your fingertips.

But the display is just the doorway. Here’s what’s behind it.

Sauna Fitness™: See Your Body Adapt

This is the feature we get most excited talking about with customers. The TRS-1 is part of the first sauna line ever to measure Sauna Fitness™, our patent-pending gauge of your body’s benefit from sauna use at the cellular level. It’s the product of our own research modeling physiological adaptation to heat, built from thousands of data points collected from people using our saunas.

Just like exercise, your body adapts to heat over repeated sessions and now, for the first time, you can actually watch that adaptation happen. For the biohackers and data lovers out there, this changes everything about how you approach your sessions.

The Sauna Guide™: 28+ Years of Expertise, Built In

If you’d rather not think about settings at all, the Sauna Guide™ has you covered. Drawing on our 28+ years of infrared sauna experience, it’s a recommendation engine that offers tailored session settings for your maximum benefit. Your only job is to step in and relax.

The Sauna Guide™ Calendar takes it a step further, using the latest physiological research to show you when your next session will deliver the most benefit. It’s like having a coach who helps you make the most of your time.

Remote Start: Your Sauna Is Ready When You Are

Leaving the office? Finishing a workout? Open the app on your phone, start your sauna, and get a notification when it reaches your desired temperature. No more waiting around, just step in and unwind. You can also schedule warmups in advance, so you can wake up to a perfectly warmed sauna.

A Smart Sauna That’s Still Low-EMF? Yes!

Here’s the question I know many of you are already asking: doesn’t “smart” mean more EMF?

Not in our sauna. We designed the TRS-1 with our patent-pending Smart EMF Mode™, which seamlessly removes WiFi and all radio signals during your session when you don’t need it. Prefer zero wireless entirely? Use the always-safe wired Ethernet connection instead.

And of course, the foundation is the same one we’ve built our reputation on: our patented Triple Antifield™ heaters with full EMF mitigation, addressing both electric and magnetic fields, plus mitigated wiring throughout the entire cabin. Our all-metal heaters deliver optimal far infrared wavelengths and are 34% more effective, with the best energy efficiency and fastest warm-up times in the industry. If you want to understand why this matters so much, our article on EMF in infrared saunas is a great place to start.

Your Personal Sanctuary, Fully Loaded

A 1-person sauna is, by nature, your space. The TRS-1 leans into that beautifully:

Guided meditations. Professionally guided sessions with body scans and more. The heat naturally relaxes your body and mind, creating the perfect environment for deeper meditation.

Guided breathing. Customizable breathing exercises to help you unwind even deeper.

Built-in podcasts and soundscapes. Stream thousands of podcasts directly through the sauna’s sound system, no phone required, or immerse yourself in soothing soundscapes crafted specifically for sauna sessions. Bluetooth audio is there too if you want it, with full playback control right from the screen.

Transcend Smart Infrared Sauna Soundscapes

Chromotherapy lighting. The ceiling light panel floods the cabin with light for easy reading or deep, immersive chromotherapy, all quickly accessible from the display.

Voice control with total privacy. Adjust your session without lifting a finger or opening your eyes. Unlike typical voice assistants, our sauna processes commands locally so no data is ever sent over the internet. This also makes the TRS-1 wonderfully accessible for the vision impaired.

Comfort details. Our patent-pending ergonomic backrest adjusts to three heights and three inclines, the inside door handle holds your tablet or phone perfectly for viewing, and the whole cabin is compatible with our Earthing Mat.

It even remembers you. Repeat your last session’s settings with a tap, or browse your usage history and personalized statistics anytime.

Final Thoughts

We’ve always believed that a sauna should do more than get hot, it should actively help you get the most out of every minute you spend inside it. The TRS-1 brings that mindset to everyone who wants a personal wellness sanctuary without giving up a whole room.

Same compact, plug-and-play convenience. Same industry-leading low-EMF design. Now with the intelligence to personalize, guide, and quantify your wellness journey.

Ready to learn more? Explore the Transcend TRS-1 Smart Sauna and give us a call at 1-800-794-5355. Our product specialists, myself included, are all health professionals and would love to help you find the right fit for your home and your health goals.