Why not just use an app?
Apps are convenient but phone speakers are incapable of producing rich, natural sound like SNOOZ. Think about playing music: phone speakers are great in a pinch but, if you’re going to spend time listening to music, you’re going to want to find headphones or better speakers. Further, many digital apps or machines rely on looping tracks so your mind picks up on the pattern and the device that is supposed to help you sleep actually has the opposite effect. SNOOZ doesn’t rely on a recording or some mathematical algorithm, its sound is truly random and natural, and it never loops. Last updated: Tue, Sep 1 2015 11:25 am EDT
Does SNOOZ blow air around the room?
SNOOZ is designed to convert nearly all the energy of the fan into generating sound, and not moving air around a room. For this reason, at an equal sound decibel level, SNOOZ uses about 98% less energy than a typical room fan. As a result, you get that same familiar fan sound, but nearly zero disturbance to the surrounding air. Last updated: Tue, Sep 1 2015 11:27 am EDT
Will SNOOZ work internationally?
Yes. The electronics of SNOOZ can accept input voltages between 100-240 volts (i.e. it’s compatible around the world), though it will require a plug adapter in most locations outside North America (but not a voltage converter). Eventually, we’d love to provide international versions but we’re planning to ship SNOOZ with a Type A power plug (U.S./Canada/Mexico). Also, we love you. Last updated: Wed, Sep 2 2015 12:18 am EDT
What does SNOOZ sound like?
SNOOZ sounds like a fan. On the one end of the spectrum, SNOOZ produces light fan sound (that you might hear from an oscillating stand fan), on the other end, SNOOZ produces a deep fan sound (that you might associate with an airplane cabin). You can adjust the tone to your liking with a smooth rotation of the outer shell. Last updated: Tue, Sep 1 2015 11:27 am EDT
I think I sleep fine, why in the world would I want this thing?
Sleep quality is as important as sleep quantity. SNOOZ raises the sound baseline in your bedroom to reduce the startle factor. For example, in a study completed by the University of Chicago Medical School (and documented on 60 minutes, below), a healthy adult was allowed to sleep a full eight hours every night, but a sound disturbance was intermittently played to disrupt his deep sleep cycle; within two-weeks he was prediabetic. https://www.youtube.com/watch… Last updated: Sun, Sep 6 2015 5:04 pm EDT
Is there a way to use the nursery sound calibration without the phone app?
Included with your SNOOZ will be safe-use documentation, where, based on your room dimensions and the device proximity from a crib, you can estimate a safe volume level. Last updated: Tue, Sep 1 2015 11:27 am EDT
Which mobile operating systems will be supported?
The SNOOZ app will work on both Android and iOS! Last updated: Tue, Sep 1 2015 11:27 am EDT
Will your app use Bluetooth or WiFi?
The SNOOZ app will use Bluetooth to ensure maximum travel friendliness! Last updated: Thu, Sep 3 2015 2:45 am EDT
Does SNOOZ ever need to be cleaned?
SNOOZ is engineered so the energy goes into producing sound and not moving air, so the inflow and outflow are close to zero. As a result of this design, dust, pet hair, and anything else are not filtered through the device like a common fan and aren’t able to collect and should not be a problem. In inspecting our test users’ devices, so far we have not found any dust buildup inside the unit or around the vent areas (with over six months of usage). Last updated: Tue, Oct 13 2015 12:55 am EDT
Can I set SNOOZ to turn off at specific time?
Yes! In addition to a timer you can also set a specific time for SNOOZ to shut off. Last updated: Tue, Oct 13 2015 12:55 am EDT
If my phone dies during the night or becomes disconnected from SNOOZ will the timer function still work?
Yes. Commands are uploaded and stored on SNOOZ (not on your phone). Therefore, you can disconnect from SNOOZ and the functions you set will continue to work each night. Also, if you reconnect or connect a new phone to SNOOZ you will be able to see what commands were previously set. Last updated: Tue, Oct 13 2015 12:55 am EDT
Can I control multiple SNOOZs from the app?
Yes! You will be able to toggle between devices within the app. No need to drop and re-pair! Last updated: Tue, Oct 13 2015 12:55 am EDT
Who produced your video?
We worked with Paul Detjen of PCD Productions in Chicago. We can’t thank him enough for his amazing work. Last updated: Mon, Sep 7 2015 8:01 pm EDT
Who is the actor in your video?
That’s the very funny Mike Lebovitz. He was great to work with and we love him. Last updated: Tue, Sep 8 2015 11:26 pm EDT
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