Interesting app! It seems like a lot to remember to put your phone under the covers and make sure it doesn't fall off in the middle of the night (at least for me). Additionally, I've always loved having the phone in the dock next to my bed, since it doubles as a clock for me in the middle of the night.
Do you know if the Sleepcycle app is able to differentiate between your movements and someone else's? It seems like this wouldn't be possible?
This is obviously a totally different price point, but it seems like bringing a hardware-based solution here does offer some real and very tangible benefits.
The stand-alone app seems pretty popular, but we really don't like the idea of putting the phone under your pillow or on the corner of your bed every night. The charging cords are never long enough, you may not hear your alarm, and the system may not pick up your movement properly. The iDreamSaver solves all of these problems, and it also provides you with an extra charger and a dock, so you have a place to put your phone every night before bed and you don't have to worry about charging any more.
I downloaded this app and used it for awhile. Although the concept is amazing the execution fell short. I noticed that it frequently woke me up at the wrong time of the sleep cycle. I'm sure that sleeping with my spouse also threw off the sensor since 2 people were moving in the bed. Maybe it's just me, but I believe that a option like this would "catch" the motion much better. Hope this idea makes it to funding.
That's immediately what I thought too. Being able to keep my phone on a dock instead of on my bed and getting the same functionality sounds nice. Having it not pick up my girlfriends' movement is pretty appealing too. For me personally, the price is a bit out of line, but I might just not be in your target demographic.
That said, cool product, best of luck, and I hope you guys get funding!
Do you know if the Sleepcycle app is able to differentiate between your movements and someone else's? It seems like this wouldn't be possible?
This is obviously a totally different price point, but it seems like bringing a hardware-based solution here does offer some real and very tangible benefits.