The connected sleep market, where are we now?

Undoubtedly, quality sleep is essential for our health and daily well-being. It's proven!

As we regularly hear that one in three people claims to suffer from sleep disorders*, how can we address this issue?

Today, the Blog of NF Furniture Brands explores the connected sleep market. Is the Internet of Things (IoT) the right solution? Let's find out...

*According to the 2015 INSV/MGEN study.

Quality Sleep: An Essential Role in Our Health

Sleep is indispensable for our bodies. It allows for both physical and mental recovery. Various experiments and observations have confirmed the role and significance of sleep for our memory, physical development, mental balance, and our metabolism.

It's worth noting that numerous hormones vital for our body's functions are secreted during sleep.

One thing to remember: sleep is crucial for our health! Take care of it J

Sleep Disorders: A Public Health Problem
What Causes Sleep Disorders?

This is a question for which it's difficult to provide a straightforward answer. The causes can be varied and, for some, complex to determine:

• Psychological causes like stress and anxiety
• Physiological causes, such as excessive caffeine consumption, a heavy evening meal, or intense physical activity before bedtime
• Environmental causes: noise, brightness, etc.

There are also pathological causes like illnesses, fever, migraines, chronic fatigue...

What Are the Consequences?

We've seen that the causes can be diverse, and the consequences are too! Irritability, lack of concentration, reduced productivity at work and in daily life, a risk of depression and strokes, etc. The list is not exhaustive.

Smart Devices: Reliable Remedies?

Currently, there's a wide range of connected objects on the market aimed at improving sleep. Here are two examples.

The Connected Mattress Band

This is a connected device capable of analyzing and regulating your sleep. The advantage? It's not worn around your wrist but takes the form of a strip to place on your mattress.

Comprising sensors, this gadget collects sleep data. It records your heart rate, respiratory rate, and movements. Its role is to analyze your sleep.

Sound and Light for Your Sleep

Today, there are connected devices capable of analyzing your environment and your sleep cycle while offering sound and light programs.

The idea? A sensor placed under the mattress records your heart rate, respiratory rate, and movements. This data enables the device to wake you up at the best moment with a gentle sound and morning light. It can also help you fall asleep.

There are also a multitude of other gadgets: self-heating mattresses, masks that promote lucid dreaming, and more.

Connected objects are indeed present in the sector, but at present, there's no significant growth in sight. This market is still in its infancy and is under development.

Currently, APL (Association for Bedding), in collaboration with the FCBA Technological Institute and the French Furniture Association, is working on developing RFID technology for mattresses. The goal is to provide users with information about the age and wear of the product.

A Few Tips for Ensuring Quality Sleep

To conclude this article on sleep, we offer a few tips:

1. Go to bed at the same times each day (neither earlier nor later). It's important to respect your internal "clock."
2. Check the temperature in your bedroom. It's recommended to maintain a temperature between 16 and 18°C. Remember to ventilate to renew the air!
3. Avoid heavy meals, overly intense physical activity, and stimulants like coffee or alcohol before going to bed.
4. Crucial! Ensure that you have good bedding, adapted to your weight and height. It's important to change your bedding every 7 years (preferably in larger sizes).

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