Mixing technology and sleep isn’t usually recommended. And while you want to avoid scrolling social media late at night, responding to work emails from your bed or simply exposing yourself to blue light too close to bedtime, some technology can actually up the ante on your bedtime routine and even support improved sleep quality.
Sleep tech devices are designed to help you hack your rest and wind down more efficiently and effectively. Whether it’s a meditation app with guided sessions to get your mind and body ready for some R&R, a heated eye massager that rubs out tension from a chaotic day or a device that can balance your nervous system for a calmer state, the best sleep tech devices are like a one-way ticket to counting sheep. Some sleep tech can also help improve your daily life, too (and not just because you woke up feeling more rested—though, that does help a lot).
Ahead, we share some of the best sleep tech devices out there, including some that have allowed us to hack our own bedtime routines, so we’re not only more rested but actually ready to get up in the morning (no snooze button required!).
The Hatch Restore is known for being one of the best sunrise alarm clocks, but it’s also one of the best sound machines. We’ve had a Hatch alarm on our bedside table for over five years and swear by its sound machine selections, which vary from white and pink noise to peaceful natural sounds. We also love that the Hatch app has lots of different meditations and bedtime stories to listen to while you wind down.
