A smart health connected headset against snoring

February 24, 2020

Snoring is quite frequent because approximately because it affects nearly 40% of adults over 50 years old. But it can affect all ages of the population, even children. The sound of snoring is caused by the passage of air through the airways through the pharynx. This noise can turn into a real scourge for those around you but also for the person concerned.

Beurer, the manufacturer of health objects, has just developed for the first time in the world an anti-snoring smart health connected headset.

Presentation

The object is in the form of a classic headset that is already found to communicate with a smartphone. But the comparison stops there because the function is quite different.

It comes protected in a box with 3 sizes of ear tips, a micro-USB charging cable and an AC adapter.

Use and handling

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You must first charge the headset before first use. To do this, you can connect the charging cable to a computer or to the AC adapter. The headset indicator flashes green during charging and then once charged stays on. Normally, a full charge of the battery takes approximately 3 hours.

A fully charged battery will last approximately 4-5 days. The operation indicator will light red as soon as the battery life drops below 40%.

use

You can either use it directly without connecting it to a smartphone, or use the Beurer SleepQuiet app which provides access to additional functions such as recording, statistics, calendar and settings.

To start it, simply press and hold the on / off button on the anti-snoring headset for about three seconds. The operating indicator lights up. The headset then turns on.

You can then position the headset either on the right or left ear according to your preference. We go to bed to sleep and the headset starts working.

When you wake up, you can transfer the results of the night to your smartphone via bluetooth.

Principle of operation

As soon as the atrium recognizes the sounds or vibrations of snoring (transmitted through the cranial bone), it sends impulses to the ear. These pulses are sound signals sometimes accompanied by vibrations. The intensity of these pulses gradually increases, until the expected effect occurs. In response to these impulses, the neck musculature strengthens and the airways open. Breathing calms and the sounds of snoring diminish. It can also cause a change in sleeping position. In the long term, this can lead to a lasting reduction in snoring by training throat muscles.

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Beurer SleepQuiet app

Specially designed for the SL70 anti-snoring headset, the Beurer SleepQuiet application offers the following functions:

  • Detailed snoring analysis with snoring calculation per hour, recording time and determination of snoring volume

  • Calendar with snoring log

  • Display of the evaluation (display by day / week / year)

  • Adjustable pulse intensity and sensitivity

It works with Apple iOS from version 8.0 and Android from version 4.4 with Bluetooth 4.0.

Results

The strong points

  • First anti-snoring headset on the market

  • Simple handling and operation

  • Can be used without a smartphone

The weak spots

  • Adaptation time

  • Subject-dependent effectiveness

Pharmacist's opinion

The SL70 anti-snoring headset was awaited by many people who were bothered by snoring. Of course, in the event of intense snoring related to obesity or another pathology and and in the event of sleep apnea, it is recommended to consult a health professional. For others, it can bring real improvement. However, it requires variable adaptation time depending on the person. And its effectiveness fluctuates depending on each case which is different.

Notes

Find this anti-snoring headset on our HealthConnection.com site.