![]() ![]() This would be a huge step for techwear and fitness trackers. Reviewers on sites like Engadget cited issues with the bracelet placement which affected sleep data.īut The Verge noted that Fitbit wants to invent a sleep apnea tracker, as well. ![]() Tacit encouragement of bad sleep habits by spurring increased time in bedįitbit points to two other studies that confirm their claims about their sleep tracking techwear.Little transparency regarding sleep tracking algorithms.Depending too much on Fitbit user movements related to sleep levels.Allison Siebern from the Stanford University sleep center cited this as a “one size fits all approach.” But Siebern and her colleagues acknowledged many questions still surrounding Fitbit sleep tracking. Specialists consulted on this particular study raised a few concerns.ĭr. But it also talks about “Sleep Insights” which compiled data from 3 billion nights of sleep.īased on this data, Fitbit concluded that their system helps people identify their sleep needs. Final Verdict: Results May VaryĬonsumer Reports wrote about the Fitbit sleep tool “Sleep Stages”, as detailed in this article above. This isn’t the biohack I would prefer, but until I can get robot eyes, I’ll take good sleep. By monitoring how you sleep, when you sleep, and activity levels, you can “hack” your body. These are the kinds of things Fitbits and other fitness trackers claim to help. But if I sleep for eight hours, I feel tired when I wake up. For instance, I only really need about six hours of sleep to feel refreshed. You also need to sleep for what your body needs. Your body can’t adjust to a constantly changing sleep schedule and you can’t “catch up” on missed sleep. Fitbits claim to help people maintain a schedule using sleep patterns and silent alarms. That means that people like me (both a night owl and “late weekend sleeper”) are the most prone to poor sleeping habits. Sticking to a schedule matters most of all in getting consistently good sleep. But, like techwear, not all sleep is created equal. So getting “good sleep” for the recommended amount for someone your age matters. Sleep debt (or lack of sleep) can adversely affect reaction times, memory, and overall health. Sleep affects multiple processes integral to everyday and long-term function in humans. Gamification can be used to positive ends, as we have covered, but only if it works.īoth studies and anecdotal evidence offer data to help potential buyers make a decision. In essence, Fitbits gamify sleep monitoring for the objective of better sleep. Once you have some data on how you sleep, you can make a sleep schedule. The colors correspond to different stages of wakefulness or sleep as below:įitbit goes so far as to explain what each stage is and what it does for your body. But it’s actually someone’s sleep chart after using Fitbit’s sleep program. That graph looks like someone’s very unsuccessful polygraph test. Moreover, do these results justify the high initial cost of techwear? How does this work and does it really help you sleep better? įitbit goes so far as to say you can “start sleeping better” by using their sleep tracking. The fitness tracking can also help people get in shape or get more active. Why should you invest in a glorified wristwatch that isn’t waterproof?Īpparently, you can get better sleep using the sleep monitoring services. After all, you can get a waterproof watch for less than $13 USD on Amazon. But most high profile fitness trackers all offer heart rate monitors and pedometers while also claiming to track sleep patterns.īut the high initial cost of fitness trackers can deter many people. FitBit offers its own hybrid in the Fitbit Charge 2 that tracks fitness and provides call/text alerts. Some, like the Samsung Gear Fit2 tries the hybrid method. There is also a definite difference between fitness trackers and smartwatches. Just like most customer-focused products, not all techwear is created equal. Science fiction would have us believe that these kinds of devices are the future.īut does techwear enable people to get better sleep or is it just a placebo effect? The Promise of Fitbits and Other Techwear Some people invest devices like a Fitbit or smartwatchto monitor their fitness and sleep. ![]() Even if you stop using electronics two hours before bed or use a blue light filter, getting good sleep can be difficult these days. ![]()
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