The Sleepra might look like little more than a sleep tracker, but the sensor-laden device promises to do more than that-- it allows users to control a number of smart home devices without need to even leave the bed.

Essentially the Sleepra is a 60cm equilateral triangle users place between the sheets and the mattress. It plugs into the wall and features 3 built-in accelerometers to track user (or rather, sleeper) movement.

The aforementioned device control comes through wifi and pairing with a smartphone. Thus, one can set various gestures to control different devices, such as the TVs, thermostat or even connected coffee makers. The Sleepra is currently compatible with the Nest, WeMo and IFTTT protocols. with more to follow.

To ensure nighttime fidgeting does not accidentally switch on any device, awakening the control functionality requires a unique "pre-gesture."

In addition the Sleepra also acts as a silent vibrating alarm, and promises a rafter features for better and more refreshing sleep. Customers can use up to 2 Sleepra units in one bed.

The Sleepra should hit the market later this year following an obligatory preorder/crowdfunding campaign.

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