Are Smart Beds Worth It? Our Editor Shares 3 Key Reasons Why They're Essential

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Research shows that you spend about one-third of your life sleeping (or attempting to do so), and yet, a night of uninterrupted, blissful rest can often feel like a luxury. Even if you're sensitive to a room's temperature or have a partner who tosses and turns, you still deserve at least six to nine hours of pure relaxation. Among the many factors that play into achieving this peaceful state, finding the right bed is the ultimate game-changer.

But I'm not talking about just any ordinary bed. I'm talking about a bed with sleep wellness technology that delivers comfort personalized to your and your partner's unique needs. Enter Sleep Number's smart bed, a science-backed bedroom essential programmed with a variety of innovative features to improve your sleep health and quality. With the brand's biggest sale of the year underway, there couldn't be a better time to explore why they're worth the buy. Here are my three key reasons.

1. Temperature Regulation

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One of the most common obstacles to a good night's sleep is temperature. Smart beds include a ceramic gel layer that draws heat away from your body, providing a more breathable and comfortable surface. If you're looking for something more extensive, the Climate360 smart bed actively cools and warms to create an optimal sleeping environment. Picture this: as soon as you're snuggled up, the bed warms your feet, helping induce sleep. From there, the smart bed promotes deeper rest by removing or adding heat throughout the night based on your preferences. This is especially ideal for couples — the temperature can be altered on each side of the bed, helping couples achieve a happy medium.

Sleep Number Climate360 Smart Bed

2. Adaptability and Comfort

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Another top priority when choosing a new bed is comfort, particularly in terms of firmness and support. Smart beds contour to your body to relieve pressure points, automatically adjusting the bed's firmness based on your movement throughout the night. If that's not enticing enough, you can also modify the head and foot positions to find your sweet spot when watching your favorite TV show or trying to ease your partner's snoring. If softness is a priority for you, the 360 iLE Limited Edition smart bed has multiple comfort layers, offering an extra-plush night's sleep.

Sleep Number 360 iLE Limited Edition Smart Bed

3. Sleep Health Insights

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Sleep is an essential component of your health and wellness, and understanding your sleep patterns goes a long way in ensuring you feel fresh and rejuvenated each morning. The Sleep Number app provides personalized health insights that allow you to track and improve your sleep over time.

Sleep Number C2 Smart Bed

Shop More Deals From Sleep Number

Sleep Number PlushComfort Pillow

Available in three shapes—classic, curved, and ultimate curved—The PlushComfort pillow is designed to support every type of sleeper. And right now, if you buy one pillow, you get another one for free.

Sleep Number DualTemp Layer

The DualTemp individual layer, which you can add to any bed, allows you to sleep up to 35 percent warmer or cooler depending on your preference. It's easy to use, and for a limited time, if you buy one, you can get another at 50% off.

Sleep Number Essential Fit Cotton Sheet Set

Your new smart bed will need new sheets that can move and stretch with all its adjustments. This cotton sateen set does just that. I recommend picking up two colors—when you buy one, you get the other at 50% off.