The term “smart bed” is used to describe a mattress equipped with sensors and other technology that monitors the sleep patterns of its owner. Using this data, it makes adjustments on its own to optimize your sleep. Some of them can even sync with your smartphone, where they can analyze your slumber and provide you tips on how to improve your rest.
There are other smart mattresses that don’t necessarily aim to improve your quality of sleep but instead make your time in bed more enjoyable. For instance, one version may have a built-in TV and/or security system. Another option is to get smart bedsheets that can automatically adjust their temperature based on your body’s changing temperature during the night and a network connection that will allow it to integrate with your other home automation devices. So what is a smart bed and how can it help with sleep?
Automatic Mattress Usage
Since this industry is just getting started, there is no canonical storyline for what a “smart bed” is supposed to do. Despite the fact that having a smart bed seems like a dream come true, this is not the case. The simplest approach to figure out whether any of these solutions will work for you is to do some research to find out which bed frame, sheet set, pillow, etc. works best.
Intelligent Bed Technology
Since there is such a wide variety of beds that fall under the umbrella term “smart,” there is no exhaustive list of features that can be found on all smart beds now on the market. However, the following features are examples of those that may be found in a modern smart bed.
Keeping tabs on one’s slumber
The mattress that comes with a smart bed has a variety of characteristics that set it apart from a standard mattress, the most noticeable of which being the ability to monitor your activity as you sleep. In order to offer you with the best night’s sleep possible, the mattress keeps tabs on a number of factors such as your breathing, heart rate, sleep restfulness, and pressure. Either a single “smart fabric” sheet or several sensors strategically placed across the bed may do the monitoring.
Maintaining a Comfortable Temperature
In certain cases, a smart bed’s thermostat will already be set up and ready to go. You (or the bed, if it’s equipped to do so automatically) will be able to regulate the comfort level of your mattress with the help of this thermostat.
Places where air may be found
To adjust to your changing sleeping position, pressure sensors are housed in inflatable air tubes inside the mattress. Remote control of these air ducts is also possible through an app designed for use with the bed.
Apps that work together
Some smart mattresses link wirelessly to the IoT and allow you to run your other smart home devices like virtual assistants, thermostats, smart lights, coffee makers, and TVs without getting out of bed.
Conclusion
Most smart beds that provide postural control have two different areas that may be adjusted independently of one another. This means that one person may adjust the mattress for their own comfort by moving only their own half of the bed, such as the head or leg area, using the app or remote control, while the other half of the bed remains in its original position.
