Nowadays the number of people who can easily fall asleep once they touch the pillow is decreasing, and more and more people have issues falling asleep, even after a long and busy day. The struggle to drift off can be a daunting task, but thanks to modern technology we have plenty of options to help us improve our sleeping habits, like blackout blinds.
Upgrading the mattress or pillow, and investing in sleeping gadgets are just some of the helping hands we need to encourage a night of better sleep.
Below we’ll mention a few tech trends associated with improving the way we sleep.
Quality mattress
Sleep technology has changed the way we think about sleep. Companies are working on improving the comfortability and helping people suffering from health problems. There are more people experiencing neck and back pain or other health issues including snoring, sleep apnea, and many more.
Since each person has unique needs, a custom mattress factory is the best choice to craft the perfect bed for your body, lifestyle, and budget. Choosing what’s inside your mattress, and being able to adjust the bed might just be what you were looking for to tailor your sleeping needs.
If you are looking for convenience but still need the qualities of a high-end mattress, you should also consider a mattress in a box. These mattresses provide everything you might find at a mattress showroom or home furnishing store, but with the convenience of the mattress being delivered to your door in convenient packaging.
Track your sleeping patterns
Wearable technology like smartwatches has enabled people to track their sleeping patterns and help them improve their health. The data you receive from the sleep tracker is how long you sleep vs. how long you toss and turn. This can help you spot differences in your sleeping patterns. For example, you may figure out that you sleep better on days when you hit the gym or when sitting at home and relaxing.
These wireless-enabled smartwatches are not just for tracking your physical fitness but can help you monitor your heart rate and quality of sleep. By using the heart rate monitor and accelerometer it estimates how long you spend in light, deep, and REM sleep stages. Together with estimating the time when you’re awake, it gives an overall score on your health.
Smart earbuds
For those who prefer sleeping in silence, smart earbuds are a perfect choice. They block out external sounds and are comfortable to wear. Noise-canceling headphones are sometimes a good idea, but they might not be as comfortable for those who don’t sleep on their back. The smart earbuds don’t play any music but have preloaded sleep sounds that will help you fall asleep easier.
They have a long battery life, up to 10 hours when fully charged, and the best part is they will stay in place even if you move around. If you’re a stomach-sleeper or side-sleeper, smart earbuds are just what you need to avoid listening to noises such as the TV, loud neighbors, or snoring. They can sync with your smartwatch as well as your smartphone, PC, and some smart home systems.
Sleep machine
Many sleep gadgets on the market can help people who have trouble falling and staying asleep. Medical devices that use gradual and fading light to encourage regular sleep patterns or gadgets that help you meditate although you lack the patience to properly commit to it. For those that often lie in bed and stare at the ceiling for hours, desperately trying to fall asleep, sleep machines may help get your sleep back on track.
For example, there’s a popular sleep machine called Dodow, designed to naturally guide you into sleep, and encourage deep breathing techniques to help you unwind, promoting better sleep. Some people describe this wireless device as a wheel of brie that projects a gentle beam of blue light which contracts and expands for 8 minutes. Research to find the best sleep machine that suits your needs and indulge in healthy sleep.
Air quality
Breathing fresh air makes sleeping a lot easier, and placing an air purifier in your room can be just what you need to help you sleep better. The sound that the air purifier makes depends on the settings. For example, if it has higher settings it can produce a pleasant white noise that can also contribute to better sleep.
An air quality monitor can measure not only the air quality but also the temperature, noise, and humidity. Some air quality gadgets build a personalized profile letting you know whether it’s happy with the current state and giving suggestions on how to improve it.
In closing
For people with sleep issues, the luxury of soundly falling asleep and feeling refreshed the next day is once again possible with new and modern technology. If you’re experiencing sleeping problems why not try some of the solutions mentioned above? They’re great accessible tools that can be easily used for getting a good night’s rest.
