As technology becomes increasingly advanced and internet speeds increase the internet of things (IoT) has exploded into the market. But what do we mean by the internet of things? Well, simply put it refers to devices that are able to collect real-time data and share it with other devices in an intelligent manner via the internet. There are tons of smart devices out there ranging from smart cars, fridges, showers, etc.

But what do you need? What will make your very own bedroom a peaceful place? Which smart devices should you consider buying?  Confused? Too many choices on a random Google search? Well we’re here to help you out by recommending some of the best smart devices you can purchase for your bedroom:

1.    Smart Mattress

Thanks to purple hybrid technology you can get a much better night’s sleep with a smart mattress. Smart mattresses have a built-in sensor that is flexible so don’t worry about breaking it. This sensor can then collect data as you sleep and recalibrate the mattress to suit your sleeping position e.g. whether you’re on your side or back. Does your sleeping position keep changing throughout the night? Don’t worry because your smart mattress’s sensor will continuously collect data and adapt itself to you! Feel like a king or queen yet?

You can also control all your smart mattress settings with a smartphone app so once you input your ideal support settings for different positions, your smart mattress will adjust itself in accordance with your preferred settings.

2.    Smart Lights

What’s a smart light you ask? Only one of the most convenient devices around. If you’re someone who doesn’t like waking up in the morning you should definitely consider getting a smart bulb because you can set up your own personal sunrise/sunset schedule. This means the lights can slowly brighten in the morning allowing you to gently wake up.

Furthermore, smart bulbs usually offer different light colors. A low-end bulb might have different shades of white that can be adjusted for different times of the day while a costlier bulb such as the Phillips Hue will do that plus give you a selection of up to 16 million colors.

You can even sync smart bulbs with your music or TV to allow the colors to change along with whatever you’re currently playing. Even better is the fact that many smart bulbs can be integrated with popular smart home systems such as Google Home, Nest, etc.

So whether you have an exciting date, movie night with friends or game night with family you’ll always be able to create the right ambiance in terms of lighting.

3.    Smart Blinds

You’ve just tucked yourself into bed and finally got all warm and cozy but suddenly you realize you forgot to close your blinds. You also know that if you don’t shut your blinds you could be woken up unpleasantly early or be disturbed by external lights. So what do you do? You grudgingly crawl out of bed and close the blinds. If this situation sounds familiar to you, you might want to consider investing in some smart blinds.

Smart blinds can usually be controlled via an app, a remote or voice control depending on the model you choose. Many smart blinds support common smart home systems such as Google Assistant, Zigbee hubs and Alexa. You can even schedule times for your smart blinds to open and close.

4.    Smart Headband

No, we aren’t talking about making a fashion statement here. When we talk of smart headbands we are referring to a device that’s going to help you get better sleep. Smart headbands can connect to your phone via Bluetooth to play music, white noise or your favorite podcast.

When we sleep we enter two different stages of sleep: REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-REM) sleep. The former is a lighter form of sleep while the latter is a deeper sleep. In the NREM stage, our brain waves significantly slow down at about 1 to 4 Hz allowing us to truly rest and recuperate. Smart headbands can play music that prolongs NREM sleep making for a better night’s sleep. Also thanks to the headband being connected to an app on your smartphone you can view information about your sleeping patterns: how many hours you slept? The amount of time it took for you to fall asleep? etc.

5.    Smart Air Purifier

A smart air purifier is a great device for your home and especially your bedroom if you have allergies or suffer from asthma. Why? Well, smart air purifiers can help track levels of pollutants in the air such as nitrogen dioxide and, in simpler terms, unhealthy gases, smoke, mold, dust and pollen. This data can then be provided on your phone via an app. You can even control your smart air purifier using you voice if your model supports Alexa, Apple Siri or Google Assistant.

All In All

There are tons of smart devices out there that can make your life significantly easier so be sure to check out models of devices that suit both your needs and your budget. After all smart devices aren’t still too commonplace yet which means they can be pricey!

Nevertheless, many cheaper products perform the main smart functions you need. However, before you decide to convert your bedroom into a smart one by adding all these new “toys” you need to ensure you have a reliable and stable internet connection with a good internet speed. This is why we recommend Xfinity internet speed so that nothing gets in the way of your smart room.