Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Withings sleep

Summary

Withings sleep is an Undermattress device that claims to track sleep, sleep-stages, respiration, snoring, and heart rate providing a sleep score. It integrates with environment via  IFTTT to change thermostat (Nest) and lighting. Sleep coaching component of associated Health Mate app also provides recommendations. Objective evidence to support manufacturer claims does not appear to be available.

Claimed Capabilities/Measurements

Withings sleep claims to offer sleep cycle analysis (deep sleep, light sleep and REM sleep), heart rate tracking, snore detection. Automatic sync to the Health Mate app. IFTTT integration to dim lights, change thermostat. Provides Sleep Score. Detects breathing disturbances to help identify signs of sleep apnea. Personalized coaching and eight-week Sleep Smarter program to encourage healthy sleep habits and identifying social jet lag.

Mechanism

Heart rate, snoring

Sensors

“Advanced sensors” appear to be ballistography. Microphone to detect but not record snoring.

Technical Considerations

Bluetooth connectivity; connects to Health Mate app

Publications

N/A

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