Technology is an integral part of our lives, with smart technology rapidly becoming more popular and accessible. Whether it's your smartphone, a smart TV or even a car with smart features, our tech is easier to use than ever.
But have you ever heard of a smart bed? It's probably not something you've thought of, but technology has made the world of sleep even better! Strap yourselves in as we dive headboard-first into the eccentric world of smart beds!
What is a smart bed?
By definition, smart beds don't have a concrete list of features that determine whether they're smart or not. However, a few notable features of smart beds typically include:
- Multimedia Features - Space to store your TV, built-in Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports and even surround sound speaker systems have found their way into beds to create the ultimate all-in-one entertainment solution that just so happens also to be a place to sleep!
- Sleep monitoring - The use of sensors integrated into a mattress can provide you with daily information about the previous night's sleeping habits, including heart rate, deep sleep and more.
- Temperature regulation - Built-in thermostats can help to regulate temperature automatically, allowing you to sleep as snug as a bug, no matter the season.
- Adjustable frames - The smart bed frame can be adjusted via remote control (or smartphone app) so you can go from laying down peacefully to sitting up watching your favourite breakfast show without moving a muscle. In more advanced smart beds, the mattress is separated into two zones so one side can be adjusted whilst the other remains unaffected.
- App support - The ability to connect to other smart appliances in your home, which can include smart bulbs, thermostats and much more. Some smart beds even come with the ability to connect to virtual assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Automated bed making- Yep - Some smart beds can even make themselves. But you'll have to pay a pretty penny for the privilege!
So, whilst the definition of a smart bed may vary somewhat, it can be defined as a bed that boasts hi-tech features that help to enrich your bedroom, be it by providing immersive entertainment or helping you to sleep sounder. In more extreme cases, smart beds such as the HiCan combine everything you need in a bed and much more but with a price tag to match.
What are the benefits of a smart bed?
If you use your bed as a sleeping space and nothing more, you may wonder what smart beds bring to the table, or rather, the bedroom. Well, that all depends on the type of smart bed in question. With smart TV beds, the benefits include a discrete space to store your TV, an immersive surround sound experience and plenty of other goodies that ensure your breakfasts in bed will never be the same again.
Regarding other smart beds, the aim is to provide you with the best night's sleep possible. The integrated sleep tracking features help you monitor your sleeping patterns, though you can achieve the same findings via a smartphone or smartwatch app. And, with temperature control, you can enjoy a blissful forty winks even during the hottest and muggiest of nights.
Are there drawbacks of smart beds?
The price tag can be difficult to justify for the more expensive models due to the amount of tech integrated into the bed frame. Just as with everything else technology-related, the more tech that's built-in, the more you'll have to pay. Thankfully, though, the TV beds offered by us right here at Happy Beds offers plenty of great features without the eye-watering price tag.
Do I really need a smart bed?
This question, of course, depends on the individual. If you're happy with your current bed, relax - traditional 'non-smart' beds aren't going anywhere! On the other hand, if you want access to some smart bed technology benefits whilst still enjoying a traditional bed, you could always download sleep-tracking apps to monitor your sleep, heated blankets to regulate temperature, and even smart bulbs to recreate that automated home vibe.
