What Are the Best Sleep Devices? Improving Your Night Time Health

Sleep is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, influencing our physical, mental, and emotional well-being but it’s not easy for everyone to have a good night’s rest — that’s where sleep devices come in.

Thanks to amazing health tech, there are plenty of devices that can improve the quality of your sleep or provide a better insight into sleep health and why you might be having trouble.

Here are some of the best sleep devices you need for a better night’s rest.

Why can’t I sleep?

Not being able to sleep, whether that’s having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, can quickly take its toll on your health. The best thing you can do is figure out the underlying cause.

There are so many factors that can affect your sleep including stress or even a related health condition so figuring out what your trigger is will get you one step closer to sleeping better.

Common reasons why you can’t sleep could be:

• Stress, anxiety, or difficult sleep routines due to shift work
• Poor sleep environment such as too much light or too much noise 
• Eating or drinking the wrong things before bed
• Being overstimulated
• Disorders such as sleep apnea or insomnia

What are the best sleep devices?

Sometimes just a simple change can make all the difference when trying to have a good night’s sleep and the right device can help with that.

Sleep technology can help you in many ways. From better relaxation to providing a deeper understanding of what your body is doing at night, sleep devices could be the answer to your troubles.

If you’re having trouble sleeping, here are some of the best sleep technology devices you need to try:  

How can I sleep better at night naturally?

1. Wearable Sleep Headphones

If your problem is related to noise or light then a sleep mask with headphones could be just what you need. Unlike regular headphones that could be very uncomfortable to wear when going to sleep, sleep band headphones are made from fabric with built-in headphones that are very comfortable, especially for side sleepers.

Connect them to your device and listen to something relaxing such as white noise or calming music — this is great for helping you relax and blocking out noise that could be kept like snoring!

The headphones include touch controls so you won’t be distracted by using your phone.  Simply use the buttons on the headphones to stop the music. You can also lower the band to use it as an eye mask if your room lets in light. With the right sounds and blocking out light, you may find it much easier to fall asleep.

2. Smart Watch Monitoring

Smart watches can do more than just track your workouts. So, how do smart watches work? Well, they use sensors and data processing to track a range of metrics including heart rate, calories burned, and sleep patterns.

For example, the HUAWEI Band 4 Pro tracks your heart rate during sleep to recognise the four phases and analyse the sleep quality and when you might be experiencing disturbed sleep.

Using a fitness tracker watch to monitor your activity levels during the day and track your sleep at night can make it simpler to recognise clear patterns like do you sleep better when you exercise during the day? Some watches can also measure blood oxygen levels to determine how well you’re really sleeping.

3. Overnight Wrist Monitor

If you suspect that you might have an underlying health condition that’s affecting your sleep then an overnight wrist oxygen monitor can provide a detailed analysis of your sleep health. The wearable monitor is worn around your wrist and finger so the monitor can detect your blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, and body movements.

When your blood oxygen drops the monitor will vibrate and prompt you to move your position (ideally on your side) to open the airway to breathe more oxygen — an effective way of reducing the risk of sleeping at low and unhealthy blood oxygen levels.

What percentage does your o2 have to drop to while sleeping to be considered sleep apnea? Oxygen levels are often considered abnormal when they drop below 90% but you should discuss this with your doctor.

4. Yunobi Handheld Sleep Assistant

When you haven’t got the right sleep environment or find it hard to relax ready for bed, this can leave you feeling incredibly restless and frustrated. The Yunobi Sleep Assistant is a handheld device that is perfect for anxiety sufferers or those who find it difficult to switch off at night.

It works by using gentle pulsations to help you relax and drift off. Used alongside other environmental changes such as improving the light exposure in your bedroom or blocking out external noises with ear plugs, this handy little device can help tailor your sleep when you need it.

5. Dodow Sleep Light System

The amount of light in your bedroom makes a big difference in how you sleep. This is because your body’s circadian clock responds to light, as a signal to be awake, and dark, as a signal to fall asleep.

Installing blackout curtains is a great way of making your room more sleep-friendly but don’t forget about limiting blue light exposure before you go to sleep too by putting your phone away!

Adding the Dodow Sleep Light System to your room can help you synchronise gentle light with your breathing so you’re in the perfect mindset to fall asleep soundly. Establish a harmonious rhythm of breathing until the light becomes dim enough for you to fall asleep and wake up feeling refreshed!

Don’t let poor sleep take over your life! Make the most of sleep technology and help yourself improve the quality of your night’s rest today. Check out our full sleep monitoring range for the best wearable devices available.