Do You Really Sleep Better With Somnox? An Honest Look at the Facts
- Sander Gremmen
- May 8
- 2 min read
When a product promises to improve your sleep, you naturally want to know if it really does. Especially when it comes to something like the Somnox sleep robot , which claims to reduce your time falling asleep, improve your sleep quality and reduce stress through breathing, sound and comfort. Sounds promising, right?
But let's take an honest look at what is really known.
📚 What does science say?
The idea behind Somnox is not far-fetched. Slower breathing and soothing tactile contact can help with relaxation — there is a lot to be said for that, theoretically and physiologically. The manufacturer itself presents studies with positive results, but there is a big but : those studies have methodological weaknesses, such as a lack of good control conditions or independent testing.
The main independent study (Støre et al., 2022) was rigorously designed and found... no significant improvements in sleep complaints in people with insomnia. No difference in time to fall asleep, sleep duration or mood. The researchers did see that a small proportion of participants (mainly people with less anxiety to begin with) may have benefited somewhat — but that needs to be investigated further. So no hard conclusions.
💬 What do users say?
If you read online reviews, you get a completely different picture. Some people swear by it: they sleep faster, feel calmer. Others notice nothing at all or find it inconvenient. The experiences are therefore very different .... which often points to placebo effects or personal preferences, rather than universal effectiveness.
🤔 What can you take away from this?
Based on the most reliable science, we cannot say that the device itself actually works for the majority.
💡 So: to buy or not to buy?
If you are looking for a solution that is really well-founded, then opt for something with more solid scientific evidence, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Or take a good look at what you do during the day that is interfering with your sleep; that is where Crystal Clarity can really guide you.
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