# Sleep-Managing Earplugs The Earlarm Ensures That You and Your Bedmate Both Get Quality Rest By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earlarm References: [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=956&y=2013&c=8&a=0) There are many lovely things about sharing a bed with a loved one, but there are several annoyances related to sound that can make the arrangement uncomfortable for one or both parties. The Earlarm is a winner of the 2013 Red Dot Design Award that can be worn by one person and improve the sleep quality of two. Functioning as [noise-canceling ear plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-switch-2), this product muffles [snoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepmi-z4), sleep-talking and more. The cleverer feature of the Earlarm is, however, that it works as a [personal wake-up alert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock). The base of the device is a smartphone-controlled alarm clock with a retro look. This holds the Earlarm plugs to charge during the day and activates your choice soundtrack each morning without rousing your partner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sleep-enhancing Technology:** Opportunity for innovation in wearable technology that helps people better manage their sleep for optimal performance. - **Personalized Sleep Aids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating personalized sleep aids which can help individuals get quality sleep without disturbing bedmates. - **Smart Sleep Technology:** Space for innovation in integrating technology to create customized and smart sleep solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Health and Wellness:** There is an opportunity in creating technology that aids in better sleep and improving health and wellness. - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovative smart sleep technology can revolutionize how we use and interact with consumer electronics. - **Hospitality:** Integrating customized sleep tech in guest rooms can be a game changer for the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Sleep-Optimizing Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-sleep-a20-earbuds.md) - [Noise-Blocking Sleep Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somnipods-3.md) - [Sleep-Specific Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoon-1.md) - [Sleep Safety Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearo-system.md) - [Sleep Tech Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdzzz.md) - [Silent Wake-Up Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Earbud Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-ozlo.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quieton-31.md) - [Battery-Free Sleeping Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somnibuds.md)