![]() ![]() How well this actually works would require some testing. Supposedly, these sound blankets are acoustically tuned to reduce the signal-to-noise ratio of outside noise, masking the ones that would otherwise wake you up. All this is managed from your smartphone. Instead, the Nightingale emits ‘personalised sound blankets’ tailored to the room acoustics and sleep conditions. Potentially great for anyone who lives near a busy road or noisy neighbours.Ī representative told me that the technology isn’t exactly like the active noise cancelling you’ll find in headphones, in that there’s no microphone detecting the external sound. It’s a device that plugs into one of your wall sockets and uses sound-masking technology to reduce ambient sounds that will keep you awake at night. The Nightingale takes an interesting approach in that it doesn’t even have to be close to your bed. The inclusion of that extra sensor could go some way to justify the extra cost at $499.99. Once you’re down and out, it will use its audio to keep you sleeping. The addition of that pulse oxymeter could mean it can track and correlate more data than the SmartSleep, but the overall concept is very similar. ![]() Dedicated sensors are also monitoring brain waves.ĭreem says the device will also help you to fall asleep faster through its sound-based programs that are inspired by meditation, cognitive training and bio-feedback. It has a pulse oxymeter for detecting your heart rate and respiration, as well as bone-conducting speakers for delivering its audio, and an accelerometer for detecting movement in the part that goes over your skull. The Dreem, from a French startup, takes a similar approach to the SmartSleep in the sense that it’s a headband you wear overnight. The SmartSleep will cost $399.99 when it launches in spring in the US. Philips says that, after wearing the device for two weeks, 70% of its chronically sleep-deprived test subjects said that SmartSleep left them feeling less tired during the day. Of course, there’s also a connected app that will log your sleep metrics and deliver tips and guidance on how to improve your sleep. The customised audio tones are meant to enhance the depth and duration of your slow-wave sleep. When it detects periods of slow-wave sleep, little speakers will play white noise patterns to help you continue sleeping. It hides away sensors that detect your brain wave activity, so it will know when you’re off in the land of nod. This soft headband is designed to be worn while you sleep. Next up from one of the bigger tech names is the SmartSleep from Philips. The Sleep should be out in Q1 this year, and will cost around £100. You can use the Sleep to detect when you get into bed to automatically turn off lights or adjust your Nest thermostat, for example. The device will also work with IFTTT integration, which opens up some interesting automation. That may not sound like much, but it can make a difference. The Nokia Sleep will work with the Health Mate app and include a Sleep Smarter program that claims to help you achieve 12 minutes of extra sleep a night. It’s about the quality of sleep, not just the quantity after all. It will deliver the usual sleep cycle breakdown of your sleep, as well as assigning your night a ‘sleep score’, so you can look at ways to improve your overall sleep health. Its design might be preferable for anyone who doesn’t like wearing a device to bed, as you won’t notice it’s there. The sensor slips underneath your mattress and detects your movement, while also monitoring for snoring. Nokia, formerly Withings, has released a new dedicated sleep-tracking sensor, which is a sort of successor to the Withings Aura. Here are some of the more interesting products I’ve seen, from the big players to the plucky upstarts to the plain weird. Traipsing the floors of CES, it’s clear that sleep is one of the big focuses of fitness tech in the coming year. Those who sleep well also tend to find it easier to lose body fat. A solid night of sleep has also been linked with a range of health benefits, from lower stress levels and improved mental and athletic performance. ![]() But it’s overnight when your body does its physical and mental recovery, so it’s just as important to get a good night’s kip, which should start with one of our best mattresses. When it comes to health and well-being, activity during the day is an important component of leading a healthier lifestyle. But CES 2018 has shown an increased focus on not only tracking your ZZZs, but also helping to improve your sleep. Sleep tracking is included in even your most basic of fitness trackers nowadays. ![]()
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