From fancy fans and clever kettles to next-generation eye masks and techy snoring solutions, these latest inventions promise to optimise your sleep routine
If counting sheep isn’t cutting it anymore, you’re not alone. With sleep now seen as the ultimate wellness currency, there’s been an explosion of gadgets, wearables and bedroom upgrades promising to help us drift off faster, sleep more deeply and wake up feeling actually rested. From blackout masks that double as headphones to scent diffusers designed to calm a racing mind, the latest wave of tech is tackling every stage of the sleep cycle.
Our round-up dives into the best in hi-tech help for bedtime—whether you’re battling noisy neighbours, overheating under the duvet, or waking up at 3am with tomorrow’s to-do list. We’ve tested smart trackers, light-shifting lamps, anti-snore innovations and even AI-powered mattress covers to bring you the sleep solutions worth investing in.
Sweet dreams start here…
High-tech sleep masks
Best for travel: Therabody SmartGoggles 2nd Generation
Perfect for travellers who struggle to sleep on planes or in new environments, these pre-sleep goggles offer 15–30 minute wind-down sessions using heat, vibration and compression to soothe tired temples and help you to unwind. Compact, foldable and offering up to 3 hours of battery life, they’re ideal for packing in your hand luggage.
Best for blackout: Manta Sound Sleep Mask
Total blackout meets built-in Bluetooth. With contoured eye cups and slim speakers hidden in the strap, this sleep mask blocks all light and plays your favourite sounds- no earbuds needed. It’s a good pick for light sleepers, side sleepers or anyone needing a portable, techy sleep cocoon.
Best for comfort: Snoozeband Silk Sleep Mask with Headphones
Made from 100% Mulberry silk, the mask feels like a cloud. Its added bonus is that it combines that comfort factor with ultra-thin Bluetooth speakers that sit softly by your temples. With plush padding and no pressure points, it blocks light completely while you drift off to your favourite sounds.
Wind-down gadgets
Best for de-stressing: Morphée Sleep Aid
This compact, screen-free gadget is designed to help you relax and prepare for sleep naturally. Loaded with over 200 audio sessions, from guided meditations and breathing exercises lasting up to 20 minutes to calming nature sounds, it encourages a consistent wind-down routine that eases stress.
Best for promoting sleep: Neom Wellbeing Pod Luxe,
Scent is one of the quickest ways to calm a racing mind, and this clever diffuser makes that hard task easier. Remote controlled and easy to switch on, off and onto set timers, it gently fills your space with a scented and a soothing glow. Perfect just before lights out, it transforms your bedroom into a more peaceful, sleep-friendly zone.
Best for setting a routine: Russel Hobbs Calm Kettle,
Create a calming bedtime ritual with this softly lit, gently sounding kettle. Set your ideal water temperature, then pour your herbal tea as you wind down. The warm, quiet moment will become a consistent cue that sleep is next, perfect for signalling rest to both body and mind.
Sleep environment tech
Best for temperature regulation: Dyson Cool AM07 tower fan
This bladeless tower fan is a game-changer if you struggle to sleep in stuffy rooms. It delivers a smooth, consistent breeze (it projects up to 500 litres of air every second) with none of the usual whirring of cheaper models.
Zoe says: “One of the best decisions I’ve made for my summer sleep routine is investing in a Dyson fan. There’s a whole range of options, including air-purifying models, but I’ve had no reason to switch up the original tower fan. It rotates, cooling the room quickly, with a host of speed settings. Plus, it emits sound, but not in a ‘plane taking off’ way, rather a calming white noise that instantly makes me feel sleepy.”
Best for noise control: Zello Original White Noise Machine
When random noises keep you tossing and turning, this compact white noise machine for adults and children is a small but mighty fix. With 30 soothing sound options, from steady fan and rainfall to gentle shushing, it drowns out distractions and helps you drift off faster.
Best for lighting: Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100
A gentle dawn-light lamp that helps create both bedtime and wake‑up routines. Starting around 30 minutes before you wake, it gradually brightens like a natural sunrise, lifting you out of sleep more easily. In the evening, it dims through soft hues to encourage melatonin and calm.
Sleep trackers
Best for data results: WHOOP MG Band
The latest version of this screen-free tracker goes deep on sleep metrics, analysing all four stages with clinical-level accuracy. The app gives you a full Sleep Performance report, including how much sleep you got versus what your body needed. You’ll also get bedtime consistency scores and a gentle haptic alarm. New Healthspan tracking also estimates your ‘Whoop age’ and how fast you’re ageing, based on long-term sleep and recovery patterns.
Best for promoting wellness: Oura Ring Gen4
This viral smart ring tracks everything from deep sleep to REM, giving you morning insights into how well you’ve actually rested. It monitors heart rate, temperature and movement overnight, then delivers a sleep score each morning via the app.
Zoe says: “I got an Oura ring nearly a year ago, and any time someone spots it on my finger, I get flooded with questions about whether I think it’s worth the money and if it’s actually useful. In short: yes and yes, if you’re using it for sleep or general wellness. The sleep score has helped me spot patterns, like how screens too late or eating after 9pm affect my sleep.”
Snoring solutions
Best instant solution: Snoreeze Oral Device
This adjustable mouthpiece helps reduce snoring by gently holding the jaw forward, keeping airways open. It pairs with the SoundSleep app, which tracks snoring and offers setup and fit tips, so you can fine-tune it over time
Best emerging tech: Nitetronic Z6 Smart Anti-Snoring Pillow
This anti‑snore pillow is revolutionising bedrooms in the US, and now it can be ordered in the UK via the EU website. Tiny sensors track your breathing and head position, and when snoring is detected, internal airbags gently turn your head to open up the airway. You can customise sensitivity and intensity through the Nitetronic app.
The future of sleep
It’s already massive in the US, and now the Eight Sleep Pod 5 is here in the UK, set to revolutionise your sleep if you have £2,749 to spare. It’s a smart mattress cover that learns exactly how you and your partner sleep, cooling one side if you run hot, while warming the other if they’re always chilly. It even tracks heart rate, body temperature and breathing rate, then uses AI to tweak everything in real time. So if you start snoring, the base quietly elevates your head to keep both of you asleep. There’s built-in sound for relaxation and a gentle vibrating alarm to wake you up without jolting you. Autopilot manages all this, adjusting temperature with your sleep stages, elevating and calming you before you even realise something is wrong. Basically, it’s like having a personal sleep coach built into your bed.