# Connected Sleep Consumers turn to high-tech monitoring devices to track sleep patterns. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 13, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-sleep ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Connected Sleep trend? **Connected Sleep:** Taking charge of their sleep patterns, consumers are turning to high-tech monitoring systems to maintain health. Offering the ability to monitor and track everything from sleep cycles to potential disorders, these products allow consumers to diagnosis potential issues within the comfort of their own home. This speaks to a need for health solutions that are more autonomous in nature. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 9, 2015 to Jan 27, 2016 - Published: Jul 13, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Connected Sleep trend ### High-Tech Sleep Monitoring Devices Consumers are turning towards advanced sleep monitoring devices to analyze their sleep pattern, which opens disruptive opportunities for the development of non-invasive and easy-to-use sleep-tracking technology. ### Autonomous Health Solutions Consumers are utilizing health devices that they can use at home, on their own without the need for medical expertise, making way for autonomous health solutions that offer easy accessibility with little to no traditional healthcare services. ### Smart Sleep Improvement Tools Due to people's increased focus on health and the need for quality sleep, the market for smart sleep improvement devices like the Lully, Kokoon headphones, and Hello Sense sleep tracking device, is expected to increase in the coming years. ## What the Connected Sleep trend means for industry ### For Healthcare The development of high-tech sleep monitoring devices and autonomous health solutions is expected to disrupt the healthcare industry significantly, leading to increased accessibility and affordability of healthcare services. ### For Consumer Electronics The popularity of smart sleep improvement devices like the Kokoon headphones and the Nox Smart Sleep Light could lead to increased market demand for consumer electronic products that help users to sleep better. ### For Fitness and Wellness Industry The rise of smart sleep improvement technology, such as the Hello Sense sleep tracking device, presents an opportunity for the fitness and wellness industry to improve their offerings and better cater to consumers' needs. ## Workshop question What's an everyday activity your brand could play a role in gamifying? ## Trend signals for Connected Sleep Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 42%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 57% - Activity: 42% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Connected Sleep trend 4 featured examples from Mar 9, 2015 to Jan 27, 2016. - [Sleep-Improving Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-light): The Nox Smart Sleep Light Tracks and Improves Nighttime Rest (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The technology industry can leverage the rising demand for sleep technology by innovating products that cater to the growing need for better sleep hygiene. - [Terror-Tracking Sleep Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lully): The Lully Helps Get Rid of Night Terrors in Children (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The healthcare industry can explore the development of similar devices that use technology to address specific health concerns, such as sleep disorders. - [Intuitive Sleep Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-tracking): Hello's 'Sense' Sleep Tracking Device Shows What Prevents a Better Sleep (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of smart sleep devices and offer personalized sleep tech products to consumers. - [Sleep-Tracking Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoon): The Kokoon Headphones Use Sensors to Monitor Your Sleep Cycles (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate sleep tracking sensors into fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable devices. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)