Rosy K.
I’m extremely disappointed and honestly…
I’m extremely disappointed and honestly quite frustrated. This is now the fourth time I’ve purchased a Livia TENS machine, and every single one has developed the exact same fault: the intensity randomly drops back to 0 during use. For context, the first two machines were eventually replaced (even though I purchased them separately over a couple of years). The third time, I was told I had to ship the unit back to Israel, which felt unreasonable given the cost. I ended up switching to a standard TENS machine that cost me around $40 AUD, compared to Livia’s ~$350 AUD for the unit and a stock of supplies for the coming years. Well, guess I didn’t need to worry about that because the unit died almost instantly. I recently decided to try Livia again because I have severe endometriosis, and the design is genuinely convenient. The clip, compact size, and shorter wires are helpful and not commonly offered elsewhere, (although similar setups could be achieved for a fraction of the price just not as cute). That said, it does feel like a “pink tax” product: well-designed and marketed towards women, but not justified in cost given the reliability. A couple of weeks ago, I also had issues with the pads breaking after only a few days. To their credit, Livia responded quickly and sent replacements. However, the machine itself has now failed again with the same issue, making this the fourth faulty unit. Since then, I’ve sent over eight emails. My last response from customer service was over a week ago, and I’ve had no follow-up, no replacement, and no refund offered. For a product at this price point, the lack of reliability and customer support is unacceptable. I work in the not-for-profit sector, and saving up for something marketed as an “off switch for pain” is not insignificant. To have it fail repeatedly, and then not be supported, is incredibly disheartening. At this stage, unless I receive a response in the next few days, I will be pursuing a chargeback through my bank. Four machines with the exact same fault suggests a serious product issue, not bad luck. Combined with the inconsistent support experience and the requirement in the past to ship faulty units internationally, it raises real concerns. I’ll update this review if the situation is resolved, but as it stands, I cannot recommend this product.
Response from LiviaMar 25, 2026
Hi Rosy, I apologize for the late response. Please check your email, as I have now responded and would like to help you solve this issue as fast as possible.



