Sleep is crucial for your overall well-being, as it provides essential rest and rejuvenation for your body. Struggling with falling or staying asleep can be incredibly frustrating. Fortunately, advancements in technology have introduced a range of innovative gadgets designed to help improve sleep quality, and the Where It’s AT Team is excited to share solutions that were previously unavailable.

Sleep Tracking Devices

Wearable sleep tracking devices are designed to be worn on the body, usually on the wrist. These devices continuously monitor various metrics that can provide a comprehensive view of your sleep. The Apple Watch tracks sleep duration, heart rate, and even provides insights into sleep trends over time. The watch’s Sleep app also includes features like sleep goals, bedtime reminders, and wake-up alarms that can be customized to suit your needs. Other smartwatches from brands like Garmin, Fitbit, and Samsung also offer sleep tracking.

The SAMi Movement Monitor is a camera that was designed to monitor abnormal sleep behaviors and movements for those with epilepsy.

Eight Sleep Pod is a sleep-tracking mattress embedded with sensors that track your sleep stages, heart rate, and breathing patterns. Using their app, the mattress provides detailed insights into your sleep quality and can offer personalized recommendations for improvement.

Smart Alarm Clocks

The Hatch Alarm Clock is a device designed to enhance sleep and waking up routines. It combines various aspects such as a sunrise simulation to gently wake you up, soothing sleep sounds, and a range of customizable light settings to help you improve overall sleep quality.

A Vibrating Alarm Clock is a great tool for heavy sleepers or for those who have hearing disabilities. Unlike traditional alarm clocks, which rely on sound to wake you, a vibrating alarm clock uses strong vibrations to alert you. The vibrations can be placed under a pillow or mattress, providing a gentle but effective alarm. There are some vibrating alarm clocks for loan available on NATADS Public Access.

There are a variety of different smart alarm clocks on the market that vary in price and features.

Environment Enhancers

The ZEREMA Smart Pillow is an ergonomic design with height adjustment via an air pump, offering personalized comfort and support. It also features technology to help reduce snoring and track sleep patterns through an app.

The RENPHO Sleep Eye Mask is a voice-commanded eye mask with built-in white noise music and bluetooth connectivity so that you could play soothing sounds or guided meditations. It also blocks out light, massages your eyes, and has heating/cooling capabilities.

LIFX Smart Bulbs are color-changing light bulbs that can be programmed from dusk until dawn. You can program them to gently wake you in the morning, maintain lighting during the day, and help you relax and fall asleep at night.

Watch Daniel Gartenburg on YouTube set up a LIFX smart bulb and connect it with an app called SleepSpace for daily wind downs and wake ups.

Other Sleep Aids

The Muse S Brain Sensing Headband is a wearable device using advanced EEG technology to track brain activity, heart rate, posture, breath, and sleep. By providing real-time insights and personalized feedback, it helps users monitor their mental and physical well-being for improved relaxation and overall health. It could help improve sleep by training you to control heart rate variability and stress levels.

VR headsets offer a unique approach to improving sleep, with a variety of different headsets available that range in style and price. There are many games that promote relaxation and meditation for VR headsets. These virtual experiences can provide an escape from life and are designed to help you unwind and de-stress from the comfort of your home. VR sleep environments have become popular, especially for individuals dealing with insomnia or feelings of loneliness since they create immersive environments that provide relaxation and a sense of companionship. For those interested in exploring sleep environments, check out this study on the potential benefits of using VR technology at bedtime for sleep.

In summary, new sleep assistive technologies, like VR headsets and smart devices, offer new ways to improve sleep quality. These tools help address common sleep issues and provide effective solutions for better rest. Sweet sleep!