InSleep46 – User guide
The sleep sensor is an ‘under mattress’ sensor that can detect heart rate, breathing rate, and movements of the user. Once it is installed it will require very little maintenance or adjustment. It is compatible with all mattresses (other than water or air mattresses). You will not be able to feel the sleep sensor through the mattress when you are in bed and can continue with your normal sleep routines.
Installing your Sleep Sensor using WiFi
If you have not been sent a Data Hub with your Sleep mat, or prefer to connect the Sleep mat through your WiFi, then please follow these instructions:
Installing your Sleep Sensor using the Data Hub
The Data Hub (pictured above) is used as an alternative to connecting to Wifi, and it sends data directly via a cellular network (like a smartphone). Similar to a smartphone however, signal is not available in all locations, and we have found the Wi-Fi connection to be more reliable, so we prefer to use that where possible.
If you have been sent a Data Hub with your Sleep sensor, then please follow these instructions to connect your Sleep mat:
Using the Sleep mat in the InSleep study
How long would you like me to use the bad mat for?
We would like to see how sleep habits change over time, so plan to leave the mat in place for an extended period of time; at least 12 months, but ideally longer if you are happy to do so. We hope that once it is installed the mat will not be any burden, and that you will not notice it. Of course, you can withdraw from the study and stop using the mat at any time.
What happens if I am away from home?
We understand that there will be times when you will not sleep in your bed, for example when you go on holiday. That is completely fine, and you do not need to bring the mat with you, but we would be grateful if you could let us know using the contact details below if you plan to sleep elsewhere for more than 2 weeks, so that we do not worry that the mat is not working. However we do not expect everyone will remember to do this, and so please bear with us if we do call after a few days to check if you are away from home or if there is a technical issue that needs fixing.
Any problems?
If you have any problems installing your Sleep mat, please contact the Insight46 research team on insight46@ucl.ac.uk or call us on 020 8138 7873 (Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00) (Insight46 participants only please)