{"id":461,"date":"2020-03-09T11:55:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T11:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/?p=461"},"modified":"2020-03-12T22:39:12","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T22:39:12","slug":"best-sleep-headphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/best-sleep-headphones\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Are The Best Sleep Headphones On The Market?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sleep sounds like white noise or rain have been used for decades to help people sleep faster and better.<\/p>\n

To enjoy the relaxing benefits of these sounds, you have to use a white noise machine or place a speaker or your phone on your bedside.<\/p>\n

This is inconvenient if you share your bed with your partner and they\u2019d rather sleep in total silence.<\/p>\n

The alternative is wearing headphone or earphones. But these are uncomfortable to sleep in especially when you want to lie on your side.<\/p>\n

But there is another option that works: sleeping headphones.<\/p>\n

These are specially designed headphones that you can comfortably wear to bed. They are usually designed as a head band or eye mask with flat speakers or in-ear earpieces fitted on the inside.<\/p>\n

Most are wireless, though there are wired ones as well, which allows you to stream sleeping sounds, music or an audio book from your phone using Bluetooth.<\/p>\n

In this buying guide, I\u2019ll review the best sleeping headphone you can buy online. We looked at factors like comfort, ease of use and connectivity to pick the best ones from dozens of brands.<\/p>\n

But first, some tips on buying a good pair of sleep headphones.<\/p>\n

What to consider when buying sleeping headphones<\/h2>\n

a. Comfort and ease of use<\/h3>\n

The headphones should be comfortable to wear in bed. Look for headphones that use soft materials like velvet or leather.<\/p>\n

They should also be the right fit. If it is a head band or eye mask, it should fit around your head without being too tight or feeling too lose.<\/p>\n

If the headphones are in-ear, the earpieces should fit comfortably in your ears. For most people however, over-ear headphones are safer and more comfortable.<\/p>\n

Most over-ear sleeping headphones come with thin flat speakers that feel comfortable even when you sleep on your side.<\/p>\n

The headphones should also be easy to use. One feature to look for is audio controls \u2013 next, previous, volume and pause. You shouldn\u2019t have to keep reaching for the phone to pause, lower the volume or go to the next track.<\/p>\n

b. Connectivity<\/h3>\n

One of the first things to check is how the headphones connect to your phone. As I mentioned, most use wireless Bluetooth connectivity.<\/p>\n

Bluetooth is convenient since you don\u2019t have to worry about cables. You can put the phone further away (where it won\u2019t distract you from sleep) while still enjoying your favourite sleeping sounds.<\/p>\n

But if you prefer wired headphones, there are plenty of options to choose from.<\/p>\n

c. Washable<\/h3>\n

Make sure the eye mask or headband that the speakers are embedded in can be washed. You don\u2019t want to be stuck with something sweaty and smelly.<\/p>\n

Luckily, this is not an issue with most sleeping headphones. You can easily remove the speakers and safely wash the fabric.<\/p>\n

Best Sleep Headphones in the UK<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0Naptime Power Nap Assistant Eye Mask With iOS\/Android App<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

These headphones are designed specifically for napping. But you can also use them to ward off insomnia at night.<\/p>\n

The relaxation techniques deployed by the headphones to help you fall asleep are quite advanced.<\/p>\n

There are EEG sensors embedded in the fabric and earpieces. These sensors read your brain waves. From the readings, an algorithm can then tell when you are relaxed and when you are feeling restless.<\/p>\n

As the EEG sensors study your brain waves, the algorithm automatically selects the best music depending on your brain reaction. Over time, it learns what music calms you down quickly and plays it more often.<\/p>\n

The earphones are wired. You can connect them to your smartphone or tablet and then fire up the free companion app. The app contains thousands of relaxing tracks and light music.<\/p>\n

The app automatically lowers the volume as you get drowsy. When you fall asleep, the music fades away and the headphones play pink noise which blocks ambient sounds to help you sleep better.<\/p>\n

If you plan to use this eye mask at night, you\u2019ll probably want to take it off or switch off the app just before you completely fall asleep.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because it has another feature designed specifically for naps. When it senses you are about to get into deep sleep \u2013 which is good at night but bad for short naps \u2013 it plays a gentle noise to wake you up.<\/p>\n

What we like about it:<\/h4>\n