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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Louise Ramsay

There's a heating mistake that’s wrecking your sleep — here's how to fix it in just a few seconds tonight

A woman wrapped up in a tarten blanket with a sleep mask and a woolly hat on. A thought bubble is coming out of her head with an image of a smart heating thermostat.

Struggling to nod off lately? You’re not the only one. As the evenings get colder and daylight disappears before dinner, a good night’s sleep can start to feel out of reach. Sure, winter blues, stress and late-night scrolling all play a part — but there could be an unsuspected culprit hiding in plain sight: your home smart heating.

“There’s a complex relationship between temperature and sleep quality, with overheated bedrooms often resulting in disrupted sleep,” says Dr. Hana Patel, NHS GP.

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