10 Travel Gadgets/Apps That Help You Sleep

I live 10,000 km away from the place I was born. This means that every time I want to visit my home country, I’m easily looking at a 15-hour flight plus layovers.

And guess what?

I’m a fussy sleeper.

I can barely get comfortable in my own bed, let alone on a plane or any other type of transport.

Turns out that plenty of travelers share the same problem.

So, if you’re among them and you find yourself struggling to fall asleep while traveling, then you simply must try these handy sleep gadgets and apps.

Gadgets

Having trouble falling asleep when traveling, or looking for a gift for a traveler who struggles to sleep? These gadgets might be just the thing.

• Illumy – The Smart Sleep Mask

A complete innovation in terms of sleep masks comes in the form of this smart, app-enabled sleep mask from GloToSleep.

Fall asleep with the sight of a relaxing sunset and wake up energized, accompanied by blue skies.

It’ll help eliminate distracting thoughts, lulling you into a perfect dream state.

• Sound+Sleep Mini

This portable, battery-powered sound machine was designed specifically for sleepy travelers. Sound+Sleep Mini features a playlist of soothing, natural sounds including white, pink and brown noise programs, allowing you to drift off into a pleasant dream wherever you are.

• SleepPhones

Headphones disguised as a comfy headband, need we say more? They allow you to listen to your favorite tunes, podcasts or sleeping apps in just about any position. SleepPhones are lightweight, hypoallergenic and completely portable.

You can choose between the classic model or a wireless one.

• Dohm Classic – Natural Sleep Sound Machine

The Dohm Classic is a white noise machine created to mask the background noise and aid you in your quest to sleep. It features two different speed options and you can easily adjust the tone and volume of the machine with a click of a button.

• Sleep Sheep

Looking for a perfect sleep companion for your little ones? Then look no further than the Sleep Sheep. This plush toy is creatively designed with eight different relaxing melodies, helping your babies fall asleep faster. Although designed for kids and infants, there’s no reason why adults can’t make use of this snuggly little lamb!

Apps

Haven’t got any space to spare for a sleeping gadget? Then these sleep travel apps might be a better choice.

• Pzizz

Available on:

• Android (Free – Offers In-App Purchases)
• iOS (Free – Offers In-App Purchases)

By far the most popular sleeping app amongst fussy sleepers and travelers alike, Pzizz has won the hearts of users with its mesmerizing dreamscapes designed to improve the quality of your sleep. It’s perfectly customizable to your needs and you can control the volume, narratives, voices, lengths of sequences and much more.

The best thing? It works offline too!

• Sleep Cycle

Available on:

• Android (Free – Offers In-App Purchases)
• iOS (Free – Offers In-App Purchases)

Sleep Cycle truly puts smart in your smartphones! The app is designed to analyze the sleeping habits and create a personalized experience for each and every user. It keeps track of your movements while you sleep, and performs sound analysis to check your dream stages.

Unlike typical alarm clocks, The Sleep Cycle alarm clock gradually wakes you up, without using sudden sounds and vibrations that will stress you out.

• Relax Melodies

Available on:

• Android (Free – Offers In-App Purchases)
• iOS (Free – Offers In-App Purchases)

Guide yourself into sleepy wonderland with this immersive sleeping app. Relax Melodies combines relaxing sounds, guided meditations and bedtime narratives to soothe both your body and your mind, allowing for a perfectly good night’s sleep. The app also features helpful breathing techniques, as well as fluid body movements, designed to ease you into a calming dream state.

• Pillow Automatic Sleep Tracker

Available on:

• iOS (Free – Offers In-App Purchases)

The smart sleep assistant of your dreams! Pillow Automatic Sleep Tracker analyzes your sleeping behavior and keeps track of your sleeping habits, helping you compare and study the quality of your sleep. You can track your sleep cycles automatically using an Apple watch or manually through the app. Upon waking up, the advanced algorithms will display a sleep graph with the sleep stages, your heart rate, and other relevant statistics.

The app also allows you to import any kind of audio you prefer if you’re looking for a completely personalized experience.

• Sleep by Headspace

Available on:

• Android (Free – Offers In-App Purchases)
• iOS (Free – Offers In-App Purchases)

Music, meditations, and sleepcasts are what make Sleep by Headspace one of the preferred sleep apps among restless sleepers and travelers. The narratives are interactive, which helps you completely immerse your mind into the story, creating a perfect sleeping environment. This soothing app is designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and wake up energized and refreshed.

It’s one of the best bedtime experiences for weary travelers on long haul flights and anxious sleepers.

Are you feeling sleepy yet?