What They Don’t Tell You About The Eight Sleep Pod Pro 3

[@BalancingLaura]

UPDATE: Eight Sleep's Pod 2 or 3 is going to be your best bet moving forward. It looks like SleepMe is no longer selling any of their products but they haven't formally announced anything (I'm not sure whether the company is being bought or liquidated, but something is going on). I'll provide an update if I hear anything! And free to use the code BALANCINGLAURA to get $50 off the Eight Sleep! 😊

[@paulvorndam580]

I sent my cooling unit into Sleepme for repair in March. They charged me $165 up front. As of now (over 3 months) I have received nothing. They stopped replying to email. They took my money and my cooling unit.

[@battlefieldplay4freehacks848]

I know I'm the only perosn who's going to say this, but I NOTICED you putting Unus Annus music in the video. Props to you for that

[@thisisme379]

@@paulvorndam580 Did this get resolved? As of Today July 2024, the Sleepme website seems to be open for purchases.

[@stevenmerritt4960]

The problem with the Pod 3 is that it requires a $15/month subscription to use for software that shouldn't really be necessary. It is the subscription issue that makes it not worth it to me. I'm hoping that at some point some company comes along and offers a cooling system without a completely unnecessary subscription for what is effectively the remote. I wouldn't buy a TV that requires a $15 subscription for the remote control, I'm not doing it for my bed either.

[@SammyInnit]

I agree. I've just been looking into it, and here in the UK for a King Pod 3 plus subscriptions over 5 years, it's £3615. That basically buys a minisplit system for the whole house or a good air source heat pump which does heating and cooling for the whole house. What I also don't like is they only offer a 2 year warranty on the cheaper membership option. By law in the UK you're entitled to a 6 year warranty. Not a product I'd take seriousley when all is considered.

[@webada]

I was so set on Eight Sleep until I saw the subscription model, that’s just money grabbing attempt. Our phone can totally store the data and algorithm needed for the app. This doesn’t need to be cloud enabled. So silly.

[@magnanorth4713]

Thank you, I wasn’t aware it was a subscription model😮🙄 Death by 1000 cuts ! 😒

[@brentblack43]

Yep, exactly why I'll NEVER get an 8 sleep - I don't need a subscription for my freaking bed. What a bunch of jerks.

[@KoldAsHell]

Does the company not realize how out of touch with reality that sounds? Paying a subscription for your bed, what's next a subscription service for my blanket? What a joke

[@RealTaIk]

I hate companies that require subscription payments. Imagine buying a TV and having to pay $10/month for just using the remote...

[@HigherSelph]

Eight Sleeps membership fee is a dealbreaker for me. But Im also worried about the Dock Pro leaking... When these things do fail, does that typically only happen under the pump device, like you mentioned? I have hardwood floors and obviously not going to put a tarp under the whole bed.

[@brasax1225]

Great review! I had the 8 Sleep 3 Pod Cover (biggest size) and we gave it back for some reasons: - it was not that comfortable as expected. We have firm mattresses already and this made it more stiff - it never reached the set temperature if I was in bed. 21 degrees Celsius was the minimum which was not cold enough for me. The problem is, we have in summer 26-27 degrees in the bedroom and 8 Sleep states, above 24 degrees Celsius it is less efficient. Proved. - it heats up the room by 2-3 degrees Celsius so it end up at 29 degrees Celsius and then it doesn’t work that good anymore. So as you said the Dock Pro is more colder, would you then recommend it for our situation? I guess two devices can handle the heat a little be better than only one. Also with Dock Pro a blanket could be connected too. Many thanks in advance! Sasha

[@Shobu55]

Have you found a better solution already? I have the same issue with the roomteperature beeing above 26-29 degrees during summer and I was thinking about buying 8Sleep or some other cooling system for better sleep quality. From what I have heard 8Sleep often has leaking issues and now as you said it heating up the room even more is maybe counterproductive.

[@Joey_DiGs]

all of these reviews seem sponsored, it makes it difficult for me to get a good read on the review. From the countless reviews ive read, it seems like the biggest problem is that they eventually start to leak and end up ruining people's mattresses

[@andreaa160]

Yeah, I think we need at least a year to get a more refined product

[@Joey_DiGs]

@@andreaa160 yea another year could only help, they’ve already been out for years though and I do believe they’ve improved durability of the product. Question is, did it solve the problem for the most part or are there still residual issues? They have also introduced paywalls through subscriptions, the product only has very basic functionality now if you do not subscribe

[@nikolatesla-ey7ru]

@@Joey_DiGs Fuck paywalls!

[@MoeShlomo]

Seriously, this is a shill add. If it wasn't, she would mention the membership requirement ($180 or $288 per year). No way in hell I'm buying a product like this that I essentially have to rent *after* buying it.

[@Joey_DiGs]

@@MoeShlomo yea I agree, I have read about the paywalls they introduced. Ridiculous that the base product is basically useless now

[@guitarslayer311]

Do you know if it is pet friendly? or how well it can handle cats?

[@Lenny-zn8hn]

are those things capable of really cooling down in summertime??? in-room temperature like easily C°22+ getting close to 30 (no AC obviously).

[@handleking1]

I feel like all the reviewers are missing one of the biggest aspect of these covers. How does it feel during sex and can it actually hold up during sex without damaging it?

[@lancestevenson9523]

Mine leaked after 10 months or so, these biohacking folks like johnson and asprey seem to talk about sleeping separately on podcasts

[@marissagagnier]

Oooh this is a good point!! Also I want to know about the noise level of the bed

[@chynamanmusictv]

I DJ and work the nightlife and have trouble sleeping because I have a hard time lowering my body temperature. I have purchased an Ooler in the past, and it seemed to work well. However, over time, I had to send it back because it stopped working. It's been a couple of years, and the Ooler mattress cover started leaking, so I stopped using it. I was thinking about getting a dock pro instead of replacing the ooler mattress, but after doing research and hearing about the Sleep Me company and many complaints that the dock pro leaks. I'm seriously thinking about taking the leap to Eight sleep instead. I see the Pod 3 and 4. I'm sure which one to get. Is there a big difference besides the price? Just looking for some insight b4 I pull the trigger.

[@ShervinShares]

someone should sleep with 5 different cooling pads on top of each other - see how cold you can get it hahahaha

[@bujin5455]

9:11. Is taking off the cover and draining it semiannually a requirement for both products? Or just the dock pro?

[@richardscogin6906]

Laura, How much does it cost to run per month? I run my side of the house AC at 72 at night with a monthly cost of $400.00 plus. If I turn the AC down to 78 my bill goes $250. Could you sleep comfortably with the room temp at 78? This would save/pay for the unit quickly. What are your thoughts?

[@thomasds2328]

The Eight Sleep will indeed be much more efficient, and you should expect to save quite a bit compared to an AC.

[@detailsmove]

finally someone who reviewed the Pro 2 and 3 to compare; thanks for the review/comparison

[@BenSkinner-z3m]

Love how you zoom into your face after the hydrogen peroxide and distilled water part! It really improved my quality of learning. NO HATE JUST LOVE YU

[@BenSkinner-z3m]

SAM

[@BenSkinner-z3m]

[@corinnaphotos77]

Thank you, very helpful. I’m trying to decide between the 8 sleep and the dock pro.

[@AndTecks]

imagine paying over 5k and still needing an expensive monthly payment to use the remote

[@josephgrounds1048]

Yep, I'm not paying a monthly subscription fee for a product costing $2,445. That's like being asked to pay $7 for a 'shrinkflation'-affected half-empty bag of chips.

[@moogs]

A monthly subscription? That’s almost worse than in game transactions, for sleeping. Ridiculous. Not to mention ton it’s $2500

[@michaelambrose]

How are you going to just completely ignore the subscription for 8 Sleep?

[@BalancingLaura]

The subscription was rolled out after I published this review. I'm not a fan of the subscription model and it's a disappointing move on the company's part. However, my understanding is that you can still manually control the temperature without the membership.

[@AwesomeCyberDad]

Specific question - I have a sheet set I use on my normal mattress, so would I just use this as a mattress cover and put a fitted sheet over it and then cover with a sheet?

[@BalancingLaura]

Yep! Sheets are no problem :)

[@tcperozi8831]

That’s my question so you put the sheets over it ok 👍 but what about the mattress protection cover can you still have it on

[@MrDjhealth]

How does Eight Sleep compare to Helix?

[@alexsassanimd]

If 8Sleep actually helps with better sleep, what happens when we stop using it? like travel? will will get a much worse sleep compared to pre-8 sleep baseline?

[@BalancingLaura]

Your sleep quality when you don't use the eight sleep will likely be similar to what it was before you used it. And there are other things you're able to do to support better quality sleep, and that's important to keep in mind especially when you travel. When I travel, I try to eat meals at the same time each day (and not too close to bedtime), get sunshine in the morning, and I'll usually take a magnesium supplement in the evening.

[@tungerooski]

This is a very detailed review… thanks for making this!

[@dime124]

I was on the verge of buying this until I noticed that after wanting £2500 for the device they insist on another £22 per month just to use the software? How about no.

[@aislingforkan5940]

Hi! Great review - I saw the question but didn’t see an answer….about pets. Any experience with pets? Will they puncture it?

[@BalancingLaura]

Thanks so much! I’ve got two dogs that sleep on the bed we have the Eight Sleep on and we have had zero issues!

[@lorenzos785]

Just a super useful review! Plus, I'm Italian and I didn't even need to use subtitles, everything was perfectly clear to hear and understand :)

[@ovidiudante]

Hello! I'm curious about something. How do you wear barefoot shoes during winter? Isn't the prolonged cold exposure a health risk?

[@nikolatesla-ey7ru]

Over $2,000 for the eight sleep and you cannot get local button control. What a tremendous fail of a user experience. What kind of people run these companies?

[@MoeShlomo]

How could you not mention the membership requirement? You have to pay either $180 or $288 for one of the two membership plans to get even basic features like sleep tracking and auto temperature adjustment - you've got to be freaking kidding me. Sell me the product so that I can own it, not have to rent it from you after I fully pay for it. Freaking sleazy company.

[@BalancingLaura]

I made this video before they implemented the membership fees - and I completely agree with you. A lot of companies seem to be doing this sort of thing (ex. Oura) and I don’t like it. I still love my Pod, but I’m not a fan of the company moving to a membership model.

[@fanoneparkinson3477]

Love the review. Does the pulsing noise bother anyone else? Is something wrong with my sleep 8?

[@ChrisAlstrin]

Do you put a sheet over the pad or do you wash the pad weekly?

[@4450krank]

I heard form another review that you cant wash the pad( atleast not machine wash) so using a cover is needed.

[@gtbigdog3507]

@@4450krank when using the 8sleep you never sweat like a normal bed. I just use a sheet

[@4450krank]

@@gtbigdog3507 yeah i would think that would be the case, but yeah one would need a sheet just for what ever is on your skin🙂

[@PassionPno]

You can get a protector for it. Eight Sleep does sell one.

[@gtothee5723]

Is there any product like this that doesn’t require Wi-Fi? I hate that they need Wi-Fi to work!

[@silascooper3217]

The dock pro has physical buttons and technically will work without wifi

[@KingCharles-o6z]

How is the sound from these devices? I had a chili ooler and it was unbearable

[@BalancingLaura]

Apologies for the delayed response! Both are quieter than the Ooler but the Eight Sleep is the quietest by far!

[@catherinegranadeiro1429]

did you find this cover added height to the mattress? for example do i need to go up a sheet size?

[@BalancingLaura]

Doesn’t add much height at all! No need to go up a sheet size 😊

[@randydewing7429]

Why would I want (or need) to “connect to” my mattress cover? Why would I need wifi to control this device? There isn’t any reason that my bed needs to communicate across the internet to adjust a temperature setting. The only reason they would need me to “connect” or want to monitor my bed across the internet is to…you, know, monitor me. I get nothing out of that. I would get the most benefit from a simple dial to adjust the temperature. What are the possible downsides for my bed communicating with some people over the internet? I might be able to think of a few.

[@wits2014]

HOW MANY WATTS DO THESE THINGS CONSUME? Why does no one cover the important questions???

[@KVMD]

your Dock pro coupon is not working

[@shannandewar665]

Can I use the pod 3 cover with the pod 2 hub!!??

[@patrese993]

So, my rent is about 1100 €, about 60% of my monthly income.... This is a nice product, I'd be willing to pay up to 250€ for it... I am an average german employee... So... is this kind of a Porsche thing for overpayed executives only?

[@joeroganpodfantasy42]

Set 1k aside for 5 years as if it was part of the purchase of the pod. Take 15 dollars every month its free money. Suddenly psychologically there is no subscription, enjoy your mattress , problem is psychological not real if you can afford it.

[@SA-uj4xq]

Super helpful! Thank you, Laura. ❤

[@Illuminati089]

So you have to pay around 2 grand for the pod, them you have to pay at least a year for the app subscription mandatory. On top of that you have to use maintanace plus electricity cost? Just turn on the ac and your good. Its definitely not worth it.

[@CRpatriot]

Think this will help during menopause, hot flash that are just starting

[@KrisHesselmark]

The Pod 3 Mattress bundle seems way easier than the Cover right? But also a steep price, damn :D

[@BenSkinner-z3m]

bought with my weekly pocket mony &7

[@360_tours]

What about couples? Can you feel them get out bed.?

[@jasonmelo9379]

Do you not sleep in the same bed or room with your husband?

[@BalancingLaura]

We sleep in the same bed except for the few nights he plays video games late and doesn’t want to wake me up. 😊 It’s a system that works well for us!

[@jack91522]

What would be more interesting is the state of the company. I wouldnt buy from someone who cant support their product long term

[@nuke39]

The eight sleep sounds great, unfortunately they don't do split king

[@BalancingLaura]

They actually do! You control it through the app 😊

[@nuke39]

@Balancing Laura a split king would be 2 twin XL next to each other. They don't list that on their site. Smallest size listed is full.

[@BalancingLaura]

Oooh apologies I misunderstood your comment! Yeah I hope they offer a twin size in the future

[@impetuosity3381]

is the mattress better than the cover?

[@ernietollar407]

why not just control the blankets and bed clothes to taste?

[@seecesar]

I bought this super expensive mattress and it's been just over one year and the hub stopped working. I've contacted support but it's very very very frustrating so far because they have been zero help. I wouldn't recommend this mattress to anyone.

[@TheCodik]

You could have specified that you make money with every sale that uses your code

[@hasibislam3145]

Really informative review.

[@BenSkinner-z3m]

Great advert. Wou d buy but mi pocket money is omnly 1000cash per wek

[@BrendaMansheim]

can i do sleep pod for a king bed - 2 zones?

[@BalancingLaura]

You can!!

[@om-nj2hw]

2k for a mattress cover! Why not just lower the ac, or get a water bed? Thats crazy to me. Do that many people have that kind of disposable income?

[@jasonmelo9379]

Don't forget about the $15 a month subscription fee

[@DbeeSapphire]

Just out of curiosity, aren’t waterbeds expensive. I had a water bed 40 years ago. I miss that thing. Cool in the summer, warm in winter. Great till the dog jumps on and creates a few tidal waves 😂

[@OfficialBradChristian]

Here's another thing they don't tell you... a negative factor that once you know the truth, will keep you from buying one. EMF (electro magnetic frequency) in the form of bluetooth and/or WIFI is damaging to the human body...but never moreso than at night when you are sleeping. The body communicates through small electrical impulses and WIFI interrupts those impulses. You should never sleep with the phone next to your bed unless it's in airplane mode. And worse, you should never, ever charge the phone next to where you sleep. You'd be shocked how much dirty electricity comes off the charging cable which can be measured with a meter. So the fact the Eight Sleep requires WIFI/bluetooth runs counter to anything it happens to be doing for you. Your sleeping area in particular should be as EMF free as possible in order to secure a good night's deep sleep. In addition, blue wavelength light (which is what comes off your phone) shuts off Melatonin production in the brain and cells! So the fact that Eight Sleep requires you to click your phone on in the middle of the night, AND even have it next to you for 'easy' access, shows me that they have no clue what they're doing when it comes to sleep. They F'd themselves in more ways than one for anyone who knows what's what. Sorry not sorry Eight Sleep.

[@Adventure_fuel]

The subscription is why I am not getting it for my parents

[@minigiant8998]

if u like to play with sharp objects in bed this is not for u.

[@SK-mw8vd]

Telling us about the noise, yet not giving us the audio, is a horrificly bad choice here. Noise is subjective, and we're supposed to take your word for it?

[@bloodjak8]

So you need wifi to sleep with this thing, that so stupid, wifi is a sleep disruption. EMFS do effect the pineal gland. Why not make it so the impressive computer in the pod can just do the thing it needs to throughout the night without connecting to your home network, unless they have ethernet capability??

[@austinhall3937]

I will not own a bed that requires wifi....

[@fsociety.dat101]

Why? What's wrong with wifi?

[@laquerisma]

Who wants to sleep with MORE wifi devices around you? I have difficulty if I leave my phone wifi on.

[@BenSkinner-z3m]

LUV SLAY pin me plz

[@tferguson222]

8 Sleep sells your health data and charges you a monthly subscription fee for the “privilege.” I would never buy an 8 sleep system for this issue alone. Why can’t you just sell me a quality product and not share my data?

[@dopeydan1986]

For I moment I thought that was a prostectic

[@prabhatsaini108]

I wish I could have a wife who will understand the importance of barefoot shoes just like you.

[@familieundbusiness]

Gift her some

[@bariskutbay2952]

jennifer lawrence?

[@stephan9487]

You lost me at spending 3K on a smart sleep solution and then having to bring and mess with my own distilled water and hydrogen peroxide for setup and maintenance. Nah lol.

[@imoopuk]

How is it not sponsored if they sent it to you free of charge? 😂😅

[@metapotamus]

As a trial, not for her to keep

[@jasonmelo9379]

Trust me it's a sponsored

[@markbrouk7857]

Monthly subscription? No thanks.

[@fsociety.dat101]

One thing these "reviews" do is skim over the setup. At most showing them attaching the nozzle to the hub and that's it. I want to see where you fed the tubes and how long they are. I have an ottoman bed, so there is no gap underneath my mattress.

[@strictnonconformist7369]

The speed of the CPU on your smartphone can make a meaningful difference for usability, but… an 8-bit microcontroller won’t be any slower than the fastest modern PC/Mac processor for measuring and reacting to temperature changes and controlling all the machinery. More likely they moved to a faster CPU/microcontroller (oddly enough) as a cost-saving measure: beyond a certain point, there’s no profit in making low-end processors nobody uses, on old larger chip tech, when you can sell faster processors that are actually now easier to make cheaper due to economies of scale. But, selling it as an advantage is good marketing 🤣🤣🤣

[@nikolatesla-ey7ru]

They probably went from ESP 826 to ESP 32 lol

[@jasonmelo9379]

Please people do not get this crap. $15 a month to use your bed? What in the actual heck! Oh and the three grand it costs just to buy

[@SammyInnit]

"It isn't sponsored but they did send me the product". Yeah, in law that's a sponsored advert.