A new vibrating smartwatch aims to solve a problem blighting the nation’s bedrooms: how to get to sleep when you’re in the almost half of the population who shares a bed with a snorer.
According to The Telegraph, there’s 15 million snorers in the UK — that’s 41.5 percent of the adult population. (1) And 25 percent of those 15 million who snore regularly disturb their partners’ sleep.
Fortunately, the days of manual intervention could be over for snorers’ partners – and the snorers — will be jumping with joy as the new AppySleep Wristband has the ultimate goal of preventing wake-ups altogether.
The wristband, which connects to an app on iPhone or Android, activates gentle vibrations when snoring is detected, prompting users to switch to a side-sleeping position and reduce snoring, promoting a quieter and more restful sleep. The wristband cleverly uses AI to detect the irregular breathing patterns and customizes snoring treatments accordingly.
Snoring happens when you can’t easily move air through your nose and throat during sleep, which then makes the surrounding tissue vibrate, resulting in that familiar snoring sound.
However, several studies have proved sleeping on your side, rather than your front or back, reduces compression on the airways, leading to better, quieter breathing.
Customers can purchase the AppySleep wristband for an introductory price and gain access to personalised sleep data through a cloud-based service.
The company’s online store also offers detailed instructions on how to use the product, along with informative instructional videos to help customers.
Dr. Kanwar Kelley, a US-based ENT and co-founder and CEO of Side Health, told Forbes that technology like this could, in fact, really work. (2)
He said, “Devices that remind us to roll to the other side or close our mouth and breathe through our nose will work, however, there are some issues that this device will not solve, such as anatomical blocking, which may require more intensive therapies.”
Bary Molchadsky, Chairman of AppYea, commented on the product launch: “Snoring is a common issue, particularly for individuals over the age of 35, yet there have been no comfortable solutions. AppySleep offers an easy-to-use technological solution with an intuitive interface.
“Our app listens for breathing patterns and, when continuous snoring is detected, activates a gentle vibration in the wristband that encourages users to shift to a side-sleeping position.
Mr. Molchadsky added: “The app provides users with detailed reports and graphs, allowing them to monitor the reduction of snoring over time as well as track other important parameters, including irregular breathing patterns.” (2)
And that’s not all. The company has stated that it’s currently working on an app to help diagnose sleep apnea without the need for a sleep study in a sleep lab, which they hope to submit for FDA approval in 2025.
AppySleep Anti-Snore Wristband Features
- Adjustable vibration levels
- Two-week battery life
- Digital watch face
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Sleep tracking with personalised recommendations
But the new wristband isn’t the first product trying to tackle the snoring epidemic – and it’s not just snoring that affects the nation’s sleep. For example, sleep hygiene is important too.
However, there’s a whole world of anti-snoring devices, where a gadget exists for every type of snorer. There’s nose clips, chin straps and high-tech mouthpieces that promise to quiet things down in the night.
The viral trend of “Hostage Tape” is said to help people sleep quieter as it’s designed to keep your mouth closed during the night, so you can breathe through your nose and reduce snoring.
There’s even an AI-powered pillow device that detects snoring early and gently adjusts your pillow by inflating an insert beneath it to open your airways. Simply slide the inflatable insert under your pillow, turn on the device, and let it do the rest. (We know all too well how important pillow choice is too.)
If you’ve tried everything but your snoring rages on (likely disturbing not just your sleep), one of these anti-snoring devices should be able to help you sleep peacefully once and for all.
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Sources
1. BSSAA, “What Is Snoring?” British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association; https://britishsnoring.co.uk/media.php
2. Frost, Alexandra; “AppYea Unveils Vibrating Wristband Designed To Curb Snoring,” Forbes; https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2024/10/04/appysleep-anti-snore-smart-wristband-launch/; October 4, 2024.