Snoring is a common sleep problem, afflicting about 90 million Americans (source). We have seen a number of sleep techs attempt to tackle the snoring problem over the years, and at CES 2022, 10minds' Motion Pillow 3 will be taking up the baton.

The Motion Pillow 3 looks very simple, but what's inside is not your average bed pillow - and then you find the included AI Motion System (a small white box).

The AI System recognizes the sound of your snoring, and the Motion Pillow itself (via air pressure sensors) locates exactly where your head is positioned.

Then, one of the four mini airbags slowly inflates, turning your head to the side and opening your airway to reduce or stop snoring. Once this mission is accomplished, the airbags deflate to their original position.

Beyond the pillows is a sleep tracking system that monitors sleep patterns and trends, and the data is analyzed by a companion app (iOS, Android). The goal is not only to reduce or stop snoring, but also to understand general sleep habits and patterns.

Motion Pillow has been available before this, and Motion Pillow 2 will debut at CES in 2020. This is an interesting idea, and one that reminds me of another popular anti-snoring gadget you've probably thought of...

Health tech companies have been working on anti-snoring solutions for years, and arguably one of the most famous gadgets is the Smart Nora anti-snoring system, which was launched in 2016 and has become synonymous with anti-snoring devices.

Like the Motion Pillow 3, the Smart Nora consists of a sensing device with a microphone that detects the sound of your snoring and works with two other key components to reduce or stop your snoring. The difference is that Motion Pillow 3 comes with an actual pillow, whereas Smart Nora works with an existing pillow.

The Smart Nora uses an inflatable insert that is placed over the regular pillow inside the pillowcase, with a thin tube protruding from the end. This is connected to a base station under the bed, and air is pumped through the tube to inflate the insert and tilt the head into a position where it is less likely to snore.

According to Positional Therapy, the worst position for snoring is sleeping on your back, which is why wedge pillows designed to keep you on your side (a good position for reducing snoring) have been flying off the shelves in recent years.

Snoring is a subtle sleep problem that varies from person to person. For some, mild snoring interferes with sleep and can be disturbing to the person with whom they are sharing the bed. Snoring can also be a symptom of a more serious health condition, such as sleep apnea, which is often treated with a CPAP machine.

If you are concerned about snoring, consult your physician or health care professional. We also recommend using the SnoreLab app (iOS and Android) to determine the extent of your snoring. This app listens, records, and analyzes the sound of your snoring while at rest. After a certain amount of time, a score is displayed and advice is given on how to proceed to the next step.

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