The 4 Best Smart Beds That Offer Personalized Comfort And Premium Rest

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A smart bed offers premium features that can help you rest more comfortably and offer insights into your sleep patterns so you're more conscious of your habits and can make necessary adjustments. The best smart beds are not only comfortable, but come with high-tech upgrades like cooling, AI, sleep tracking, anti-snore assistance and more. Our top recommendation is the Sleep Number I8, which lets you customize the firmness on each side, automatically adjusts according to your movements and tracks your sleep for a personalized sleep score.
The best smart beds, like the Tempur-Pedic ActiveBreeze, let you customize comfort and help you get ... More a better night's rest. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILER
Some smart beds are packed with more features, like temperature control and massage settings. Others are more like a traditional pillow-top mattress with smart capabilities. Below, our editors highlight top-quality beds they have firsthand experience with, as well as smart mattresses that check boxes for a variety of other sleepers and have glowing customer reviews.
Type: Air chambers and gel foam | Firmness: Adjustable | Delivery: Multiple options and services | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 15 years
Best for: Couples
Value shoppers
Those interested in sleep tracking
People with a platform bed frame
Skip if: You don't have reliable Wi-Fi to use tracking
You weigh over 250 pounds and prefer a more supportive bed
It's important that your mattress properly accommodates your individual needs and sleep posture, which often leads to co-sleepers compromising if one is a back sleeper and the other sleeps on their side. The Sleep Number i8 Mattress removes all need for compromise and lets you customize the firmness of each side of the mattress. It can even adjust firmness according to your sleep posture if you switch from one position to another. It's also covered in undetectable sensors that track your sleep, so you wake up to a personalized sleep score that considers data like disturbances, movements, breathing, heart rate and more.
On the inside are gel-infused foams to help regulate temperature and contour to the curves of your body. You don't need a Sleep Number base for this model–although the brand recommends one, you can use a regular platform base as well. Just don't use a box spring. Value wise, it's hard to beat the i8 unless you're looking for a higher level of upgraded features.
Type: Air chambers with foam | Firmness: Adjustable | Delivery: White glove | Trial: 90 nights | Warranty: 10 years
Best for: Those who like a contouring, memory foam feel
People who sleep with a partner
Hot and cold sleepers
Sleepers who want to track their rest patterns
Those who want massage abilities
Skip if: You don't want to purchase a new adjustable base
You want warming abilities through the whole night
The ActiveBreeze Mattress from Tempur-Pedic has everything you need in a mattress, and then some. It's comparable to the Climate360 Mattress in that it has advanced temperature controls that let you heat or cool the bed depending on your needs, in addition to firmness customization, sleep tracking and bundling with an adjustable base. However, this bed contains the brand's dense, contouring Tempur-Material that offers doughy comfort, whereas the Climate360 is more light and airy. The adjustable base, the Tempur-Ergo ProSmart AirBase, features a unique Soundscape Mode which lets you pair your device to the bed and play white-noise sounds or relaxing audio, and a Wind Down Program that alternates between positions and massage modes to promote relaxation.
Type: Air chambers with foam | Firmness: Adjustable | Delivery: White glove | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 15 years
Best for: Co-sleepers
Those who sleep hot or cold (active warming all night)
People who desire sleep tracking
Those with poor circulation or narcolepsy (foot warming)
Skip if: You don't want a brand new base (comes with the bed)
You prefer a coil mattress
Complete with a smart mattress and integrated adjustable base, the Sleep Number Climate360 setup has all the same features as the i8 mattress, like adjustable firmness and sleep tracking. But it also comes with temperature controls that let you make either side hot or cold, in addition to foot warmers to help improve circulation. The base is also adjustable and lets you raise the head and foot, and features add-ons like under-bed lighting and zero-gravity mode. I have personally slept on the bed for over a month and my favorite feature is its cooling mode. When it's all the way on high, I end up feeling cold to the touch in the middle of the night, a stark contrast to my regular hot-sleeping habits. It's one of the only beds that actively works to cool you down (or warm you up), which is a major benefit when temperature disrupts your sleep. See more on this bed in our tested Sleep Number Climate360 mattress review .
Type: Air chambers, latex and memory foam | Firmness: Adjustable | Delivery: Free white-glove delivery | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime
Best for: Back, stomach and combination sleepers
Those who want a high-end pillow top mattress
Couples who share a bed (good edge support)
Skip if: You're a petite side sleeper who needs a soft mattress
With 50 firmness settings to choose from on each side, a blend of different foams and a comfortable pillow top, the Saatva Solaire feels more like a hybrid with enhanced support than the others on our list. The memory foam helps nestle the body while the latex helps provide responsiveness and lift. Although there are no coils inside, it maintains a firmness level between 5 to 7 depending on its setting, according to our testers, and has 'stellar edge support' with 'minimal sinkage' when it's set to firm. If you suffer from back pain, experts recommend keeping the setting on medium-firm or higher to best promote spinal alignment and relieve pressure. When I tried the mattress myself, I thought it provided the lumbar support and pressure relief of one of our favorites, the Saatva Classic , with greater versatility that makes it more accommodating for a larger number of sleeper types. However, side sleepers and those who prefer a more cushioned mattress should consider a Sleep Number or Tempur-Pedic choice.
The Forbes Vetted team is committed to helping you find sleep products that provide the best night's sleep possible and, over the years, we've extensively researched and written dozens of stories about sleep, mattresses and other bedding. McKenzie Dillon is the mattress and sleep editor at Forbes Vetted and also has a sleep science coach certification. She has over six years of writing, research and testing experience under her belt and has personally tried some of the models listed in our roundup. In all, she has tested over 100 different beds.
is the mattress and sleep editor at Forbes Vetted and also has a sleep science coach certification. She has over six years of writing, research and testing experience under her belt and has personally tried some of the models listed in our roundup. In all, she has tested over 100 different beds. Bridget Chapman is the senior mattress and sleep editor at Forbes Vetted who oversees content. She also has years of experience as an editor in the sleep industry and also has a sleep science coach certification. Collectively, she and Dillon have tested over 200 beds.
is the senior mattress and sleep editor at Forbes Vetted who oversees content. She also has years of experience as an editor in the sleep industry and also has a sleep science coach certification. Collectively, she and Dillon have tested over 200 beds. We strive to ensure our content is accurate and relevant. This article was first published in August 2025.
Our editors and writers rely on a combination of their own testing experience, expert advice, thorough research and verified customer reviews to determine the recommendations in each roundup. We looked back on smart beds we've tested ourselves, then considered top options from reputable brands in the industry we have experience with.
We took important features like adjustability, price, temperature, sleep tracking and other upgrades into consideration and offered choices that address a variety of needs.
We sifted through hundreds of customer reviews to determine which were vetted by real-life customers. We only selected mattresses that had a minimum of a 4-star rating.
A smart bed can be a substantial investment, so here are a few factors to keep in mind before purchasing. Sleeping Position
The mattresses on our list have customizable firmness levels that let you change their profiles from soft to firm, according to your needs. However, the right firmness level should be primarily dependent on your favorite sleep posture, because it's important for your body to maintain healthy alignment. Side sleepers should keep their number on a lower setting for a softer feel that has more give more underneath the hips and shoulders. Back and stomach sleepers, on the other hand, should stick with a firm setting that keeps the back from sagging into the bed. Preferred Features
The main benefits of a smart bed are its enhanced features and high-tech construction. But some of the best smart beds are more feature-rich than others and cater to different needs. The i8 Mattress from Sleep Number has sleep tracking and firmness adjustability. The Tempur-Pedic ActiveBreeze and Climate360 Mattress have those same features in addition to temperature controls for each side of the bed and an included adjustable base. Note that the ActiveBreeze also has a massage setting. App And User Interface
Smart beds like the Sleep Number i8 and Tempur-Pedic's ActiveBreeze connect to your home's Wi-Fi, allowing you to control their settings through the brand's smartphone app. These smartphone-connected models are great for tracking your sleep data, but you do need a strong Wi-Fi signal in your bedroom for them to work properly.
Other models, such as the Saatva Solaire, operate via a remote control. These beds don't need Wi-Fi to operate, but they also don't collect quite as much data as more high-tech models.
What Is The Best Adjustable Smart Bed?
The Sleep Number i8 is our top choice if you want to be able to adjust the firmness and comfort level of your bed. Through the product's associated app, you can make the bed firmer or plusher and, on larger mattress sizes, each side of the bed can be controlled individually.
How Long Do Smart Beds Last?
The lifespan of your smart bed depends on the product you choose, but in general, you can expect it to last for around 10 to 12 years.
Are Smart Beds Worth The Price?
Yes, if you have the budget to invest in a high-end mattress. Their upgraded features address issues like overheating, pain and snoring, and help contribute to a better night's sleep.