What Is a Smart Pillow?
A smart pillow may include sensors, speakers, vibration or inflation to adjust height. Benefits are unproven for most people; an adjustable-fill pillow is a simpler way to tune height.
Key points
- Features. Snore response, sound, alarm and inflatable height.
- Evidence. Little independent evidence of better sleep.
- Simple alternative. Adjustable-fill pillow with removable layers.
Features
Snore response, sound, alarm and inflatable height.
Evidence
Little independent evidence of better sleep.
Simple alternative
Adjustable-fill pillow with removable layers.
Frequently asked questions
Does it stop snoring?
No proven effect; see a doctor for loud snoring.
Is it worth the price?
Rarely.
Sources
- de Zambotti M, et al. Wearable sleep technology in clinical and research settings. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2019;51(7):1538–1557. PubMed
Links go to PubMed searches for the paper title or to the official guideline or regulator page. Standards and regulations are revised, so check the current edition before relying on them. Mattress and pillow research is limited; treat findings as a starting point.
Keep reading
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