Smart Tech to help you switch off and “Hive”ernate on World Sleep Day

As today is World Sleep Day (19th March 2021), research from the NHS, that one in 3 of us suffers from poor sleep – with stress and computers often blamed. At the same time, we value sleep now more than ever before so why not utilise your home smart tech for a creative and easy way to achieve a solid night’s sleep.

So the smart home experts Hive with a few tips on how to use your Hive smart home devices to have the most restful and uninterrupted night sleep possible.

Did you know that research has found that sleeping in a cooler room increases your chance of a good night’s rest? The Hive Radiator Valves let you manage your heating room by room, all from your smartphone. Get the temperature just right in every room by putting Hive radiator valves on your bedroom radiators to keep those rooms nice and cool or install them on all of your home’s radiators to have room-by-room control and keep your bedroom cosy without heating the whole house.

RRP: £54.00.

Link: https://www.hivehome.com/products/hive-radiator-valve?cid=ppc.goo.bran.heat..q2.

If you are kept awake at night worrying about how secure your house is, then Hive’s new smart home security system, HomeShield is here to help you put your mind at ease.

HomeShield gives you greater control, connectivity, and visibility of your home at all times, and all from the convenience of your phone. Simply sign up for HomeShield’s monthly subscription and connect all your devices together to work as one smart monitoring ecosystem. You can choose the combination of Hive devices that work best for your home – from a range of cameras, sensors and the new Hive Siren and Keypad. Set your alarm remotely, get intelligent alerts, share video evidence, and more. HomeShield’s acts as a helpful deterrent to any potential intruders, with the Hive Siren flashing blue to help emphasise this.

RRP: (£9.99 p/m)

Link: https://www.hivehome.com/smart-home-security/hive-homeshield

Aromatherapy will help you visit the land of dreams…

Electric diffusers emit aromatherapy vapours throughout any room, encapsulating you in the aromas of lavender and chamomile to help reduce an anxious mind and encourage calm to aid a restful night’s sleep. Using Hive’s Active Smart Plugs you can control turning the diffuser on and off from anywhere in the house using your smartphone, creating the perfect atmosphere for drifting off to sleep.

RRP – Pack of 3 for £109.00

Link: https://www.hivehome.com/shop/smart-sensors-and-plugs/hive-plug?pack_size=x3

Bright lighting can interfere with our body’s melatonin production – the one that signals that it is time to sleep. Research shows that less light in the evenings may be key to getting better sleep. Using Hive’s Smart Light Bulb, you can set your home aglow from anywhere with a tap of the Hive app on your smartphone and you can adjust the brightness to suit your preference. Your evenings can now be filled with a soft light that eases the mind into sleep, as Hive’s Smart Light Bulbs help you create the right tone and colour to best help you get that well-deserved nights sleep.