How to Use TEREA with IQOS ILUMA: Step-by-Step Guide
IQOS Store UAE · Updated 27 October 2026 · 3 min read
New to IQOS ILUMA? Using TEREA is simpler than older IQOS devices — there's no blade, no cleaning and no lighter. Here's the whole routine, step by step.
1. Charge your device
Charge your ILUMA before first use with the cable supplied. ILUMA One is a single all-in-one unit; ILUMA, ILUMA Prime and the ILUMA i range use a holder that recharges in its pocket charger between sessions.
2. Insert a TEREA stick
Push a TEREA stick into the top of the device, tobacco end first, until it stops. Never use HEETS or any other stick — ILUMA is made for TEREA only.
3. Wait for the vibration
ILUMA starts heating automatically when it detects the stick. After a short warm-up the device vibrates and the light shows it's ready — then you can start.
4. Enjoy your session
A session lasts up to about 14 puffs or 6 minutes. The device vibrates again shortly before the end so you know it's nearly finished.
5. Remove and dispose of the stick
Pull the stick out and throw it away in a bin. Because ILUMA heats from inside the stick, nothing is left behind in the device and there's no cleaning to do.
Tips
- Store TEREA packs somewhere cool and dry — heat and humidity affect the taste.
- Don't use a damaged or bent stick.
- Not sure which flavour to start with? Try our Flavour Finder or read the TEREA flavour guide.