Over the last few years, sleep-wellness tech has grown by leaps and bounds. Sleep Number is at the forefront of those leaps, with science-backed innovations improving sleep health one high-quality snooze at a time. Now that Sleep Number smart beds are more affordable than ever, the value proposition for a good night's sleep becomes clearer and clearer. If you're still curious about what these smart beds bring to the table (or… nightstand?), here are five ways they help you get better, more complete rest.
1. They let you find your ideal firmness
This is what Sleep Number is best known for. The titular Sleep Number setting. It's an individualized firmness setting, adjustable in increments of 5 from 5 to 100. All of Sleep Number's offerings have this feature. You can find your Sleep Number setting to get effortless sleep on the comfortably priced c2 smart bed or the enhanced pressure relief providing p6 smart bed. Some folks sleep better on an unyielding surface, while others prefer a bed softer than the one in The Princess and the Pea. Wherever you fall on that scale, Sleep Number can help you find the perfect setting to make your nights high quality.
2. They help manage your temperature
Temperature regulation is an issue for everyone. In a survey of the Sleep Science Panel, a cohort of more than 500,000 Smart Sleepers who have opted to participate in the brand’s ongoing sleep science research, 84% of respondents ages 35–54 experience night sweats. Keeping cool is vital to your comfort and ability to stay asleep. Each smart bed provides a layer of ceramic gel that pulls away heat from your body and distributes it through the mattress, helping you maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the night.
3. It adjusts to your tosses and turns
Did you know that, even after you're asleep, you still need to be comfortable? Crazy, right? If you toss and turn while in that liminal space between being truly awake or asleep, you won't get the kind of rest you really need to feel recharged. Each of these smart beds, including the Sleep Number i8, comes with a feature called Responsive Air. As you sleep, it senses your movements and automatically adjusts your smart bed to maintain comfort all night long. The i8, with the most generous pressure-relieving layers available, will make sure your nap is uninterrupted by any shifts.
4. The app provides better info for better sleep
A good night's sleep is useful, but what's really vital is understanding how you got that rest. The better you understand your nighttime routine, the easier it will be for you to replicate it. The Sleep Number app provides you with a SleepIQ® score and personalized insights so you can get a handle on your unique sleep habits. Your bed will continuously measure your behavior and offer suggestions to improve your sleep health.
5. Your side will always be your side
Am I burying the lede by putting this at the bottom? It's something that brings every single aspect of a Sleep Number bed together. All of these features can be customized for just your side of the bed. Does your partner need a firmer mattress than you? Do they fidget during the night while you stay stock still? With these Sleep Number smart beds, you won't have to worry about finding a mattress that only works for one of you. These smart beds will work for both of you.
