Sleep is a critical part in our lives, and sleeping well can literally be life changing. In recent years, technology has offered various solutions to improve our sleep. This post will explore smart devices and technologies specifically designed to improve sleep. These improvements range from maintaining optimal room temperature to monitoring sleep duration and quality. We’ll talk about devices that can help you create an environment to get the best sleep possible. By adding these devices into your routine, you may find it easier to achieve the kind of sleep that leaves you feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead.
White Noise Machine
White noise machines like the Hatch Restore 2 are designed to aid in improving sleep quality. They work by emitting soothing audio tracks or sounds to help mask any other noises that can disrupt your sleep. White noise machines like this often have a variety of nature-inspired sounds or white noise sounds so there should be plenty of audio options for you to choose from. If you live in a noisy environment like an apartment complex or just find yourself woken up by noises at night, a white noise machine like this can be the answer to your sleep problems.
Smart Locks
Smart locks like the eufy Security S330 Video Smart Lock in black may not seem like a device designed to improve your sleep at first glance. However, if you’ve ever laid awake wondering if you remembered to lock the doors, or if you’ve ever had to get up to check the doors, then this is the device for you. Smart locks are door locks that are intended to be controlled by an app of some sort. They can also usually integrate with most of the major smart home controllers, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. This remote functionality and and connection to smart home controllers allows you to easily lock the doors. Either with your phone and the device’s app, with your voice through a smart home controller, or with a timer or other reminder if the doors are unlocked. No more lying in bed trying to remember if the doors are locked or not.
Sleep Tracking Mat
Sleep tracking mats like the Withings Sleep Tracking Mat are designed to monitor and enhance sleep quality. Generally, you place these mats under your mattress then forget about them. They are equipped with sensors that analyze your sleep cycles, track your heart rate, detect snoring and breathing disturbances during the night, and more depending on the model. The apps that come with sleep mats like this let you view your information on how well you slept through the night. This allows you to easily discover if you are restless at night or sleeping soundly, and to correlate that to changes that you made in your sleep environment or pre-bed routine.
Smart Shades
Smart blinds and smart window coverings are perfect for improving your sleep. Even models like the RYSE SmartShade, which is designed to transform traditional window shades into motorized smart shades, can improve your sleep quality. With smart blinds and window coverings, you can set your blinds to automatically close as it starts to get dark outside, and to open as the sun comes up. This allows you to experience morning light first thing in the morning, and can let you have a smoother wake up. Exposure to sunlight is also great for helping to stimulate your circadian cycle, overall improving your sleep quality.
Smart Thermostat
Smart thermostats like the Nest 3rd Generation Smart Learning Thermostat are designed to manage your home’s heating and cooling systems. They can help improve your sleep quality by keeping your room “just right” as you sleep. If you’ve ever woken up at night too hot or too cold and needed to adjust the temperature, then a smart thermostat like this Nest model is for you. These learning thermostats can learn exactly what temperatures you prefer at what times. They can also automatically switch from heating or cooling mode, making it so you don’t have to adjust them as season’s change.
Smart Sleep and Wake-Up Light
Smart wake up lights like this Philips SmartSleep connected sleep and wake-up light therapy lamp are designed to help make waking up in the morning easier. They emit warm “sunlight” colors to slowly brighten the room you are in, helping to make the wakeup process easier and more natural on your body. No more stumbling across the room in the dark looking for a screaming alarm clock. This model also has a sensor that tracks the environmental conditions in a bedroom and provides recommendations on improvements that can be made.
Sleep Earbuds
For those in a truly noisy environment, sleep earbuds like the Soundcore Sleep A10 Earbuds might be just the solution. These earbuds are designed to provide a peaceful sleeping environment with noise cancellation and white noise generation. The earbuds feature a 4-Point Noise Masking system that is crafted to reduce nighttime disturbances. This system includes both enhanced passive noise canceling and an advanced active noise masking algorithm. Alongside these features, the Sleep A10 earbuds offer soothing sleep sounds that help to block out external sounds. The combination of these technologies can block out noise levels up to 35dB, which aims to create a conducive environment for sleep. The earbuds are also designed with comfort in mind. They are small and light, making them easy to wear throughout the night without causing discomfort. This is particularly helpful for people who sleep on their sides, as the earbuds have a slim profile and a fit that does not exert pressure on the ears. This design is intended to prevent discomfort or fatigue, allowing users to sleep without the earbuds causing any disturbance.
There are many different devices these days that can help improve your sleep quality. From sound machines that provide a calming atmosphere to smart lights and shades that let you wake up to sunlight, these tools can contribute to a more restful night. Sleep monitors give valuable insights into your sleeping habits, allowing for adjustments that can lead to better rest. With sleep being so critical to our lives, having better sleep may just be a few devices away.
