Research has shown that practices like meditation, listening to bedtime stories, and exposure to specific sounds can significantly improve relaxation and sleep quality. Studies available on PubMed demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness meditation on sleep, while additional research highlights how natural sounds, white noise, and harmonic waves can ease the transition into sleep (PubMed). With these scientific insights in mind, Pillow's Sleep Aid section is designed to help you unwind and prepare your mind for a restful night.
How Pillow's Sleep Aid Feature Works
Pillow's Sleep Aid section offers a gateway to a world of calming audio content designed for all ages. Once you open the Sleep Aid tab, you can explore a diverse library of tracks—including guided meditations, sleep stories, white and color noises, harmonic waves, and natural sounds like rain. The content is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese. All audio content is downloaded and stored on-device, ensuring that once downloaded, it is available offline for uninterrupted use.
When using Sleep Aid, Pillow temporarily pauses audio recording to maintain an uninterrupted relaxation experience. If you have started a manual sleep session, you can even control Sleep Aid through Pillow's Live Activity. Additionally, Pillow integrates with Apple Music, allowing you to listen to your favorite tracks from Apple Music directly within the app.
Calming and Relaxation
Pillow’s Sleep Aid is thoughtfully curated to soothe your mind and reduce stress. The meditations, bedtime stories, and ambient soundscapes work together to quiet your thoughts and ease anxiety. Whether you prefer the steady rhythm of white noise or the gentle lapping of natural rain sounds, our extensive collection offers the ideal audio backdrop to relax and prepare for sleep.
Improved Sleep Quality
A calm mind is the cornerstone of a restorative sleep cycle. By helping you unwind before bed, Pillow’s Sleep Aid promotes a smoother transition into sleep, which can lead to improved overall sleep quality. This enhanced rest not only boosts your energy levels for the next day but also supports long-term well-being.
Seamless Integration with Sleep Tracking
Pillow is designed to ensure that your bedtime routine flows effortlessly. When you engage with Sleep Aid, the app automatically detects when you've fallen asleep and stops playback so that detailed sleep tracking can begin. Moreover, if you prefer, you can set a sleep aid track to play automatically when a sleep session starts by creating a custom sleep tracking preset. And even after a session has started, you can always pick a new sleep aid track to listen to while Pillow continues to monitor your sleep.
Advanced Sleep Aid Features
Pillow offers several advanced features to customize your sleep aid experience:
- Apple Music Integration: Enjoy the option to listen to your favorite tracks from Apple Music right within Pillow, blending your personal music taste with our curated relaxation content.
- Custom Sleep Tracking Presets: Create personalized presets that include a sleep aid track alongside other customisation options. These presets can automatically launch your chosen sleep aid as soon as your sleep session begins.
- Flexible Audio Playback Controls: Our audio player includes an option to set a timer to automatically stop the sleep aid playback, even though Pillow can detect when you fall asleep to stop it automatically. Additionally, you can direct the playback to external speakers or headphones—a feature especially recommended for meditation sessions and immersive soundscapes.
Personalized Experience and Constant Curation
The Sleep Aid section is built to cater to your unique preferences. Not only can you explore a vast library of tracks in multiple languages, but you can also mark your favorite tracks for quick access in future sessions. Our dedicated team is continually curating new seasonal and evergreen collections, ensuring that your relaxation experience remains fresh and perfectly tuned to your needs.
