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Eight Sleep Launches Pod 6 Smart Sleep System with Smaller Hub and Enhanced Biometrics
Key points
- Pod 6 system features a redesigned, smaller cooling hub.
- Temperature adjustments are 20% faster than previous models.
- Includes 18 biometric sensors, up from two in Pod 5.
- New Solo option available for single sleepers.
- Prices range from $1,999 to $2,999, requiring a monthly subscription.
- Pod 6 has a 50% smaller footprint.
- Pod 6 has 9x more sensors than Pod 5.
- Pod 6 is available starting today in over 37 countries.
- Solo sizes fit Twin beds and one side of Queen, King, and California King beds.
- Standard sizes are available in Queen, King, and California King.
- Pod 6 works with existing add-ons like blankets, pillow covers, and bases.
- Eight Sleep is pursuing FDA approval for Pod to be a medical device for sleep apnea.
Eight Sleep Introduces Pod 6
Eight Sleep has launched its latest intelligent sleep system, the Pod 6. The company describes this as its "most significant hardware launch to date," featuring a complete redesign from previous models. The system is designed to regulate bed temperature based on tracked health and sleep metrics.
Redesigned Hub and Faster Temperature Control
A key update in the Pod 6 is its redesigned cooling hub, which is now small enough to fit under most beds. This new hub also provides a 20% faster response time for temperature adjustments, allowing for quicker cooling or warming of the bed.
The system uses temperature-controlled water pumped through a mattress cover to maintain comfort, addressing issues like night sweats and chills more efficiently.
Enhanced Biometric Tracking
The Pod 6 significantly expands its biometric sensing capabilities, incorporating 18 sensors compared to the Pod 5's two. These sensors track various metrics including heart rate, breath rate, heart rate variability, snoring, and sleep stages. This data is collected without the need for a wearable device and is accessible through a proprietary app.
The collected sensor data also feeds an AI engine and Autopilot system, which automatically adjust bed temperature based on the user's sleep patterns and needs.
Pricing and Availability
The Pod 6 is now available through Eight Sleep's online store. The Standard version ranges from $2,699 for a full-size mattress to $2,999 for king and California king sizes. For the first time, Eight Sleep offers a smaller Solo option for single sleepers, which includes a cover that fits half of any size mattress, priced at $1,999.
The system requires a monthly subscription for full functionality. The Pod 6 remains compatible with Eight Sleep’s optional accessories.
Updates
- Pod 6 has a 50% smaller footprint.
- Pod 6 has 9x more sensors than Pod 5.
- Pod 6 is available starting today in over 37 countries.
- Solo sizes fit Twin beds and one side of Queen, King, and California King beds.
- Standard sizes are available in Queen, King, and California King.
- Pod 6 works with existing add-ons like blankets, pillow covers, and bases.
- Eight Sleep is pursuing FDA approval for Pod to be a medical device for sleep apnea.
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How outlets covered it
Eight Sleep released its new Pod 6 device, featuring a 50% smaller footprint for broader bed frame compatibility and solo sizes. The Pod 6 offers 20% faster temperature adjustments and 9x more sensors than its predecessor, improving granular control for users.
Eight Sleep released its new Pod 6 intelligent sleep system, featuring a redesigned cooling hub that is half the size of previous versions and 20% faster at temperature adjustments. The system also includes 18 biometric sensors, an increase from the Pod 5's two, to track health metrics and distinguish between individuals and pets.
Eight Sleep released the Pod 6, a new smart mattress cover featuring 18 biometric sensors, faster temperature adjustments, and a redesigned hub. The system tracks sleep metrics without wearables and offers a new solo-sleeper size, but requires a monthly subscription.