Chilipad - the best
Eight Sleep alternative

The Chilipad is an excellent choice for several reasons that make it stand out from Eight Sleep. It offers:

• Lower starting price
• No subscription fees
• On-device buttons
• Airplane mode
• Free features such as pre-programming temperature settings.

The Chilipad offers greater compatibility with various mattress types, including split and adjustable beds. It is easy to maintain and install (less than 90 minutes), and its machine-washable feature enhances its convenience. Plus, if you ever need any replacement parts, you can easily purchase them. Furthermore, Chiilpad is tech-friendly supporting Google Assistant integration and developer APIs for bed temperature control.

On the other hand, Eight Sleep requires a paid subscription, has mandatory sleep tracking, no on/off temperature buttons, has to be continually connected to wifi, is not adjustable bed-friendly, and no longer supports Google Assistant.

Eight Sleep requires a subscription to access certain advanced features and services that are part of its sleep tracking and temperature control system. This subscription model covers data storage, analysis, and maintenance costs and includes access to premium features such as scheduled temperature adjustments and thermal alarm. Additionally, the subscription enables Eight Sleep to continuously improve its services, develop new features, and provide ongoing support to its users.

Alternatively, Chilipad offers many of the same features for free. For example, scheduled temperature adjustments and thermal alarm (called Warm Awake) are free with the purchase of a Chilipad Dock Pro. Chilipad optionally allows customers to purchase a compatible sleep tracker if they want to take advantage of the automatic temperature adjustments and sleep tracker insights.

The Sleepme tracker does not require a subscription fee compared to the $24/month Eight Sleep Plus subscription.

No, you cannot purchase an Eight Sleep system for just one side of your bed. The Eight Sleep Pod Cover is intended to cover the entire mattress.

Chilipad has the least expensive one-side option known as the ME size, and it is roughly half the cost of the Eight Sleep without tracking.

Chilipad does not have a feature branded "Auto Pilot", but Chilipad offers a similar real-time temperature AI solution when Sleepme tracker.

No, you cannot change the temperature of your Eight Sleep on the Pod (also known as hub or control unit). For temperature adjustments, you'll have to open their companion app.

Currently, Eight Sleep does not offer replacement parts for their sleep system. Instead, the company urges customers to purchase a new sleep system regardless of the condition of the pad or control unit.

On the flip side, Chilipad has replacement control units and pads available for individual sale.

Both the Eight Sleep Pod and the Chilipad Dock Pro are water-based systems that require periodic refilling due to evaporation. We recommend using distilled water for optimal performance and a monthly cleaning solution to maintain system integrity. Typically, the Chilad Dock Pro needs refilling every 1-2 weeks. How often should you change the water in Eight Sleep? The Eight Sleep Pod requires a refill every 3-4 weeks.

Both the Chilipad and 8Sleep systems utilize advanced control units to circulate heated or cooled water through a mattress cover, enabling precise temperature adjustments for optimal sleep comfort. Each system allows users to set their preferred temperatures via a remote or app. Both brands also offer smart features, adjusting temperatures throughout the night to enhance sleep quality based on personalized sleep patterns and preferences.

Both the Chilipad and 8Sleep systems are designed to enhance sleep through advanced temperature regulation, but they differ in several key aspects:

• Mattress Cover Options: 8Sleep offers a cooling bed solution where sleep tracking is embedded, ideal for users seeking a sleep tracking solution. Chilipad offers versatile options, including entire-bed solutions and half-bed solutions, catering to individual preferences and needs. This flexibility allows for temperature control on one side of the bed or both, accommodating single sleepers or couples with different comfort preferences. Chilipad sells an optional sleep tracker that goes under your mattress cover.
• Subscription Fees: 8Sleep requires a monthly subscription to utilize all its temperature control features and app functionalities. Chilipad provides essential temperature control without a subscription, offering a more economical approach.
• App Features: Both systems feature robust apps. The Sleepme app for Chilipad and the 8Sleep app provides extensive controls for temperature management and sleep monitoring, although Chilipad's app does not require a subscription for basic functionality.
• Price:8Sleep tends to be more expensive than Chilipad. 8Sleep spends more on marketing and can make it seem more premium, although the actual features offered may not necessarily justify the price difference.

The OOLER system was a previous model from the Chilipad lineup and is no longer available for purchase. While 8Sleep often compares its Pod model to the Chilipad OOLER, this comparison might be misleading due to the differing features and technologies. The OOLER has since been replaced by the Chilipad Dock Pro, which offers advanced temperature regulation technology more in line with the capabilities of the 8Sleep system. Therefore, a more accurate comparison would be between the Chilipad Dock Pro and the 8Sleep Pod, as both incorporate the latest advancements in sleep technology and temperature control.

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