For some, falling asleep at night couldn’t be easier, while getting quality sleep can be a herculean task for others. For some, the fear of oversleeping leads to poor sleep. All this and more has led to technology development that helps ensure quality sleep. Here are gadgets to help you sleep and wake up better.
Fit Bit Versa 2 Smartwatches
This smartwatch has an app that uses an accelerometer and heart rate monitors to determine how much time you spent sleeping (detailing the sleep stage, light, REM, and deep)and the time you were awake. This data helps in making necessary adjustments for better rest.
There is also a premium plan that offers subscribers walk-through sleep programs, special tools that aid relaxation, and many others that help you induce quality sleep. The Fit Bit Versa 2 smartwatch costs $150.
Hatch Restore 2
This device is a smart alarm clock that works as a sunrise lamp that helps wake you up with simulated sunrise lights. The device has a covering of linen which shades the lamp coolly without affecting brightness. It helps you sleep and awaken better by producing sleep sounds and sunrise alarms.
It also has audio content like white/pink noises, positive affirmations, inspirational audio, sleep stories, and more available for subscribers. It has tactile buttons, which makes it easy to turn off the alarm. The Hatch Restore 2 costs $200.
Lumie Body Clock Luxe 750 DAB
The Lumie Body Clock is also an alarm clock. Its lamps simulate not just sunrise but also sunset. It has an antenna for radio and can work as a Bluetooth speaker. The sleep lights help your body and brain relax and set you in the mood for sleep.
The alarm tunes are also very numerous, depending on your preference, as the sound library is stocked with any type of sound (sunset, sunrise, or animals)or music you want. It costs $220.
Simba Hybrid Pillow
This pillow utilizes nanocube technology, which helps to ensure that the pillow fits perfectly to your head shape. It has a ventilation strip to ensure excellent temperature and is hypoallergenic. Using this pillow is comfortable and helps in relaxing, thus making sleep easier.
Apart from the nanocube tech, the manufacturer also used a tech called Stratos for the upper layer, which allows the pillow to extract excess heat or cold from your body and release it back if needed. You can also remove some of the nanocubes to your preference. This pillow costs $115.
Hybrid Duvets
This duvet is equipped with lots of tech, resulting in many comfortable features. These include temperature regulation which keeps you at the right temperature, fibers that dissipate heat easily, and the hypoallergenic feature. This duvet ensures maximum comfort leading to good rest and sleep.
The hybrid duvet is machine washable up to about 40°C, breathable, lightweight, and has an outer layer of soothing materials. A major perk of this blanket is that it works for every season excellently. This comfort-filled duvet costs $145.