Apple's Beddit 3 Sleep Monitor 'Sold Out,' Suggesting It's Been Discontinued

apple in may purchased beddit, company develops health-related hardware. unusual acquisition because apple continued sell company's beddit 3 sleep monitor on apple.com, , collected sleep data device.

of october, though, beddit 3 sleep monitor has been listed "sold out" on apple's website, suggesting has perhaps been quietly retired. when apple product sold out, typically means it's not going restocked. since apple acquisition, device has been sold @ apple.com , not available elsewhere either.

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beddit 3 sleep monitor no longer available, it's not known apple beddit sleep technology in future. apple could planning use data it's collected add more advanced health tracking , sleep monitoring apple watch, or roll technology other kind of wearable device or hardware product similar in design beddit 3.

sleep tracking planned feature future apple watch, remains seen if apple thinks wrist-worn sleep tracking device optimal solution. not clear how apple overcome charging , battery life issues in scenario, apple expects device charged overnight. given limitations, other hardware solutions under consideration.

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apple presumably continuing collect, analyze, , utilize sleep-related data existing beddit 3 sleep tracking devices in hands of consumers, if no additional devices sold.

priced @ $149 when available, beddit 3 sleep monitor pairs thin, pliable under-sheet sleep sensor app that's designed users analyze , improve sleeping habits.

uses ballistocardiography (bcg) measure mechanical activity of heart, lungs, , other body functions, non-invasive monitoring technology that's similar light-based photoplethysmography apple watch uses monitor heart rate. bcg able measure mechanical impulse generated acceleration of blood through circulatory system, providing wealth of data body.

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sleep monitor able track metrics sleep time, sleep efficiency, heart rate, respiration rate, movement, snoring, room temperature, , room humidity. following apple's beddit acquisition, did in-depth review of beddit 3 sleep monitor , concluded there still many hurdles apple needs overcome create sleep tracking device that's accurate, if hardware solution ultimate goal of purchase.

we've contacted apple comment on availability of beddit 3 sleep monitor , update post should hear back.

article link: apple's beddit 3 sleep monitor 'sold out,' suggesting it's been discontinued

 

well, transparency @ least resembles product's significance
wild guess: apple time time decides buy out company further determination - if ever - it, or not

 

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