Sleep Number is pushing new smart bed technology that watches you while you sleep. The beds use sensors to track your heart rate, breathing, and how much you move around at night. The company says this data helps the bed automatically adjust to make you more comfortable.
The SleepIQ system collects billions of data points from people sleeping on these beds. It uses artificial intelligence to figure out when to make the mattress firmer or softer during the night. The bed can even adjust the temperature to keep you cool or warm.
These smart beds cost thousands of dollars, with their top model running over $10,000. That’s more than many Americans make in months. The company targets wealthy customers who can afford luxury sleep technology.
Privacy should worry anyone thinking about buying one of these beds. The system tracks your most personal moments when you’re completely vulnerable. All that health data goes to Sleep Number’s computers, and who knows where it ends up from there.
The beds do offer some useful features for couples. Each side can be set to different firmness levels so partners don’t have to compromise. The technology also claims to reduce snoring and give people better sleep quality.
Sleep Number faces competition from other American companies making similar products. Some competitors offer six-zone air technology that Sleep Number doesn’t have. This competition drives innovation and gives consumers more choices in the free market.
The company offers a 100-night trial period and a 15-year warranty. These guarantees protect buyers who spend big money on the beds. Sleep Number also provides financing options for people who can’t pay the full price upfront.
Smart beds represent how technology keeps advancing in America. While the privacy concerns are real, these innovations show American companies leading the world in sleep science. Consumers can decide for themselves if the benefits are worth the cost and data sharing.
