Technology is present in every aspect of our lives, even our sleep habits. Different sleep issues, from insomnia to sleep apnea, have further raised the need for sleep-enhancing technology. Today, there are several gadgets and apps to improve one’s sleep, from wearables to sleep-tracking apps. Here are five of these sleep-improving tech products.
Moonbird
Breathing exercises effectively help reduce stress, combat insomnia, and make us fall asleep. However, many people don’t like the idea of having breathing devices or apps because they aren’t so effective. However, the Moonbird is an exception.
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The Moonbird helps you fall asleep with relaxing breathing exercises. You can see your heart rate data in the mobile app’s graph by simply holding the Moonbird in your hand with your thumb on the sensor. The good thing about the Moonbird is that you can do breathing exercises without opening the app. The Moonbird costs $199 on Amazon.
Hatch Restore 2
It’s been proven that sticking to a sleep routine helps combat insomnia, but you’ll agree that alarms can be a real pain in the ass. The Hatch Restore 2 wakes you more mildly, emulating the sun and gradually brightening your space.
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The device also helps you unwind with soothing music, sunset, sleep stories, meditation, and sleep sounds. While the library of soothing sounds and white noise is free, the other sound offers cost $5 per month. The Hatch Restore 2 costs $200 on Amazon.
The Tranquility Cooling Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets make it easier to drift to sleep as they keep you snug and comfortable. The Tranquility Cooling Weighted Blanket has enough weight to stay evenly distributed, so you don’t have to worry about it moving around.
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With a slinky, cool side and a warm, fluffy side, the weighted blanket gives you two different options, depending on your preference. The blanket costs $40 on Amazon.
LectroFan Classic
Do you find it hard to sleep when the bedroom is totally quiet? If yes, non-disruptive sounds like white noise may help you sleep. The LectroFan Classic is one of the best sound machines for enhancing sleep.
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The device offers users a spectrum of white, pink, or brown noise; you can take the volume as high as 85 decibels. We love that the buttons are easy to operate in the dark. The LectroFan Classic costs $50 on Amazon.
Calm
Calm is popularly known as a relaxation/meditation app. The app also offers different sleep stories, soundscapes, and music to help you ‘slide’ into dreamland. The sleep tales are dull stories that help you drop your worries at night.
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You can play the sounds and stories on your phone or connect your phone to your speakers or headphones. For the premium version, after a 7-day free trial, you have to subscribe for $15 per month or $70 per month.