I’m a sleep tech tester — these are the gadgets I’m snapping up for better sleep this Presidents' Day

A man and woman sleeping in bed. The woman has her dark hair tied in a bun showing she is wearing the Philips sleep headphones

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In the age of sleepmaxxing, people are reaching for weird and wonderful gadgets and trialling trendy sleep methods to help them rest well at night, and perform at their best by day. And the Presidents' Day sales means you can get great deals like the Philips Sleep Headphones for $86 off at Kokoon.

Sleeping on the best mattress for your sleep style and body type is sure to help you get comfortable sleep, night after night. But if you really want to elevate your sleep routine, you're no doubt curious about how technology can help; it is 2025 after all.

From wearable tech that helps you understand your sleep better, to smart alarm clocks that help you wake up easier, I've spent the last six months researching, testing and reviewing the best sleep tech available to buy now. Here are the the gadgets I'd snap up in the Presidents' Day sleep sales.

3 sleep gadgets to grab now

Philips Sleep Headphones with Kokoon: was $270 $183.60 at Kokoon
While some people require total silence to sleep, others prefer to drift off to some soothing sounds. Be it a sleep meditation soundtrack, binaural beats or a relaxing symphony (research shows listening to music at night can improve the quality of your sleep). These Philips Sleep Headphones with Kokoon feature thin earbuds designed to sit comfortably in your ears all night long, and come with five tip sizes. The design hooks over your ears and includes a compact control panel. They have an audio fade-out feature and advanced noise masking technology, which aims to help you fall asleep fast and sleep through the night. You can bag a generous saving now. There's 20% off and you can use the code REST at checkout for an extra 10% off (bringing the price to $194.40) or you can sign up to Philips for an extra 15% off your first order (which means you'll pay $183.60). That means you could save as much as $86.

We're currently testing these sleep headphones and will have a full review coming soon — stay tuned.

Amazon Echo Spot smart alarm clock: was $79.99 $69.99 at Amazon
The Amazon Echo Spot is a sleek smart alarm clock with a built-in Alexa. Like the best sunrise alarm clocks, you can set a routine and the Echo Spot will wake you up on time with gradual light and the music of your choice. Plus, it's voice controlled — you can ask Alexa for the weather or to play music — and can work with compatible smart devices in your home. With 13% off at Amazon this Presidents' Day, the cost of the Echo Spot smart alarm clock is currently down to $69.99. This great value device comes in three colors (blue, black and white) and is made from 36% recycled materials. For reference, our top rated sunrise alarm, the Hatch Restore 2, costs $169, while an Echo Pop Alexa smart speaker costs $44.99.

Amazfit Helio Smart Ring: was $199.99 $169.99 at Amazon
While the Oura Ring has led the way in the smart ring market, there are now rivals making an appearance, including the Amazfit. This smart ring offers sleep monitoring and health tracking for a significantly lower price, analyzing sleep stages, overnight heart rate variability and stress levels. The sleep coach tool provided by the compatible app helps you understand your sleep quality by offering sleep health assessments in weekly or monthly sleep reports. Plus it has a titanium alloy coating, disguising it as sleek jewellery on your finger. There's 15% off this smart ring at Amazon this Presidents' Day reducing the Amazfit Helio Smart Ring to $169.99 (was $199.99).

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Eve is a PPA-accredited journalist with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. She is a Sleep Staff Writer at Tom’s Guide and has four years’ experience writing health features and news. She is particularly interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health. At Tom’s Guide Eve is responsible for coverage and reviews of sleep tech and is our smart and cooling mattress specialist, focussing on brands such as Eight Sleep and Sleep Number. She also covers general mattress reviews, seeks out the best deals to produce tried-and-tested buyer's guides for sleep accessories and enjoys writing in-depth features about sleep health. She has been involved in rigorous testing procedures for mattress reviews in our Sleep Studio and has interviewed experts including sleep doctors and psychologists. When not covering sleep at Tom's Guide, Eve enjoys writing about health and fitness, food and culture.

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