Samsung integrates smartwatch with air conditioner for temperature control based on sleep phases
Samsung has introduced a new feature for its air conditioners, the 'Good Sleep' mode. This innovative development is designed to enhance sleep quality by adjusting the temperature throughout the night according to the four or five stages of sleep.
The 'Good Sleep' mode does not use sensors or biometric data to track sleep stages. Instead, it employs a time-based temperature program to simulate an ideal sleep environment.
The mechanism behind this involves starting the cooling at a comfortable level to help users fall asleep easily. As sleep progresses, the AC slightly raises the temperature in increments during the deeper sleep phases to conserve energy and prevent overcooling. This gradual temperature increase continues until morning, matching the body's warming trend as it prepares to awaken. This pattern improves comfort by reducing disturbances caused by temperature fluctuations and also saves energy by not keeping the room excessively cold throughout the entire night.
In the lighter REM sleep and deeper NREM sleep occurrences, the 'Good Sleep' cycle adjusts the temperature accordingly. Approaching the end of sleep, temperature is kept high, but gentle wind is blown to create a refreshing atmosphere. In deeper stages of sleep (N2 and N3), temperature is increased within two degrees above the target level to prevent awakening due to cold sensations.
The 'Good Sleep' mode is compatible with the Galaxy Watch series, allowing for automation of air conditioner settings based on sleep detection without manual adjustments. The temperature is kept low consistently for the next 90 minutes to facilitate deeper sleep. After this, the temperature increases starting from 90 minutes to prepare for deeper stages of sleep (N2 and N3).
The 'Good Sleep' mode modifies the temperature approximately three times throughout an eight-hour sleep cycle. If the temperature is not within the optimal range, it may affect the quality of sleep. The 'Good Sleep' mode is a significant development, as it could potentially improve sleep quality for users.
In summary, Samsung's 'Good Sleep' mode for air conditioners does not directly detect or communicate your actual sleep stages but instead uses a programmed temperature adjustment strategy based on common sleep physiology. This new feature is available for Samsung's air conditioners, offering users a more comfortable and energy-efficient sleep environment.
The 'Good Sleep' mode on Samsung's air conditioners, though not using sleep stage sensors or biometric data, simulates an ideal sleep environment through a time-based temperature program. The Galaxy Watch series compatibility enables automation of air conditioner settings based on sleep detection, providing a more comfortable and energy-efficient sleep experience. By modifying the temperature approximately three times throughout an eight-hour sleep cycle, the 'Good Sleep' mode aims to improve sleep quality for users, making it a potential game-changer in health-and-wellness and sleep technology.
