Clever tech to help you sleep better
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If you're someone like me who is absolutely enjoying the crisp autumn weather, then you can relate to how easy it has been to sleep at night.
But some people struggle to fall asleep easily or wake up frequently throughout the night, and that's because modern life has become remarkably distracting.
Phones, televisions, computers, bright overhead lights, noises, humidity, you name it, tend to keep us awake at night.
That's why we're rounding up sleep tech we've found that might help you sleep better, depending on your needs.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.
Acedeck Sunrise Alarm Clock
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If you're someone who's been struggling to wake up early, whether that's sleeping through alarms or the cool weather, a good way to ease into the day is with a sunrise alarm. This one functions with a sunrise simulation that gradually brightens from 5 to 60 customisable minutes, and provides up to 25 calming sounds to wake up to.
Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs
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Waking up too early in the morning because of a revving car engine or your housemate's loud coffee machine can be quite annoying, especially if you're a light sleeper. A good way to block out sound is with a pair of comfortable earplugs. The Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs offer noise reduction, a comfy design, customisable fitting, a carry case and are reusable and easy to clean.
Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1
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Maybe you're having trouble sleeping due to the hot temperature or the poor air quality in your room. Thanks to its HEPA filter, you can also breathe cleaner air year-round, and with auto mode, it automatically adjusts the airflow.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
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Usually, we would say it's best to keep screens out of the bedroom, but the Kindle Paperwhite offers an exception to the rule. Unlike your phone screens, the Kindle uses a less-harsh e-ink display, which reads and feels a lot more like real paper. This makes it easier on your eyes, and the latest Paperwhite model offers a hue shift from white to amber.
Philips Hue White & Colour Ambience Smart Bulb Twin Pack
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Making it easier to sleep can sometimes be as simple as changing your overhead lightbulbs or desk lamps to a smart light with customisable lighting. The Philips Hue smart bulbs let you choose your colour with a brightness of 800 lumens, helping you give your bedroom a warmer tone to help ease into the night.
reMarkable Paper Pro Move
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The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is a fantastic device I've been using to digitalise my notes, and if you're someone who likes journaling before bed, it's a standout new piece of tech. It offers a 7.3-inch e-ink display that features adjustable lighting, it has a fantastic writing feel and 64GB of internal storage to organise your notes.
READ MORE: Why the reMarkable Paper Pro Move still feels perfect and pointless after six months
Amir Motion Sensor Soft Lights
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Struggle to see during the night, but don't want to blast your eyes with the harsh light of a phone as you're walking down the corridor. Consider sensor lights to help guide you with soft lighting.
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