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Chilipad

Chilipad is a temperature-regulating sleep system developed by Sleep Solutions Inc. It controls bed temperature through water-based cooling and heating mattress toppers, offering adjustable climate settings for individual users.

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Chilipad
TypeTemperature-regulating sleep system
Inception2014
ManufacturerSleep Solutions Inc.
Availableyes
Models madeChilipad Dock Pro, Chilipad Cube, Chilipad OOLER.
Websitesleep.me

Chilipad is a temperature-regulating sleep system developed by Sleep Solutions Inc.1 It controls bed temperature through water-based cooling and heating mattress toppers, offering adjustable climate settings for individual users.2

History

The Chilipad was developed between 2014 and 2017 in Mooresville, North Carolina.3 Sleepme Inc., the company behind Chilipad, was previously known as Chili Technology, LLC and Kryo Inc.456 Sleep Solutions Inc. eventually acquired Sleepme Inc.78

In 2017 Chilipad Cube was launched. The original Chilipad Cube was introduced as one of the first temperature control sleep systems, with the ability to cool or warm beds through a water circulation system.91 It gained popularity among athletes, biohackers, and individuals struggling with temperature-related sleep issues.10111121314 The OOLER Sleep System was introduced in 2019, featuring a companion mobile app. It was followed by the launch of Chilipad Dock Pro in 2022.15 The Dock Pro model was quieter, colder, and allowed customers to optionally use Wi-Fi to connect to the companion app.16 Also in 2022, Sleep Tracker by Sleepme was launched.17 In July 2023, Sleep Solutions Inc. acquired the assets of Sleepme Inc.18

Reviews

Chilipad received coverage from various publications, with reviews highlighting effectiveness in temperature regulation.1920212223

In 2022, the Chilipad Dock Pro was included in TIME's Best Inventions list.24

The product also won recognition in the Men's Health Sleep Awards within the sleep tech category.25

GQ magazine named the Chilipad Dock Pro as the "Most Versatile Cooling Mattress Cover" in its 2024 roundup.26

In 2024 Woman's World awarded the Chilipad Cube the 50 Over 50 Award in 2024: The Best Products for Women Embracing Life Over 50.27

The New York Times' Wirecutter reviewed the Chilipad Cube and Dock Pro, describing them as effective products for night sweats and temperature regulation.16

The Spruce reviewed the Chilipad Cube Sleep System and noted its suitability for couples, highlighting its dual-zone temperature control, which allows each partner to set their preferred sleep temperature.28

Overview

The Chilipad consists of a mattress pad embedded with water channels, connected to an external control unit.29 This unit circulates water through the pad, allowing it to set the preferred sleeping temperature.3031 The bed cooling system provides temperature regulation from 55°F to 115°F (13°C to 46°C).10323334 Chilipad has several temperature-regulating sleep systems that use active cooling and heating, allowing users to manage the sleep environment.35 Primary products include Chilipad Dock Pro, Chilipad Cube, Chilipad OOLER, and Sleepme Sleep Tracker. Chilipad Dock Pro features precise temperature control, Wi-Fi connectivity via app, AI-based optimization, and sleep tracking. Chilipad Cube offers water-based cooling/heating with adjustable single or dual-zone settings.9 Chilipad OOLER, available from 2019 to 2023, featured app-based controls and scheduling. It was replaced by Dock Pro. Sleepme Sleep Tracker is a non-wearable sleep tracking system that monitors metrics like steep staging, heart rate, heart rate variability and respiratory rate, integrating with Sleepme's systems for automatic temperature adjustments.17

References

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