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Finding your ideal Sleep Number setting allows you to adjust your Sleep Number bed to your own body so you can enjoy personalized comfort while you sleep. You can use the remote control for your Sleep Number bed to find your favorite Sleep Number setting, and make your side of the bed firmer or softer as desired, at any time.
Steps
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1Lie down on your Sleep Number bed in your favorite, most comfortable sleeping position. Your favorite sleeping position is often the same position you wake up in.
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2Adjust your pillow to your liking, and mimic how you normally like to fall asleep.Advertisement
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3Press the “L” or “R” button on the Sleep Number remote to select your side of the bed. For example, if you sleep on the right side of the bed, press the “R” button.
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4Use the remote to set the Sleep Number to 100, which is the firmest setting. By default, the Sleep Number remote is set to 20, which is the “very soft” setting. The Sleep Number on the remote will slowly progress from 20 to 100, and the mattress will continue to grow firmer as the bed automatically adjusts to its firmest setting.
- Alternately, press “Menu,” select “Settings,” select “Find Your Sleep Number,” and follow the on-screen instructions on your remote to find your ideal Sleep Number.[1]
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5Take note of your comfort level, as well as how your neck, shoulders, hips, and back feel as the mattress becomes firmer. The optimal goal is to find a Sleep Number that offers full body alignment and support.
- Side sleepers: Select a Sleep Number that makes your shoulders and hips feel cradled, and your stomach and ribs feel supported.
- Back sleepers: Select a Sleep Number that supports your lower back, and that allows for your shoulders and hips to sink slightly into the bed instead of resting on top of the bed.
- Stomach sleepers: Opt for a firmer Sleep Number setting that supports your back and prevents your stomach from sinking too low into the mattress.[2]
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6Press the “Stop” button on the Sleep Number remote when your body feels comfortably supported by the mattress.
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7Press the “Up” and “Down” buttons on the remote to experiment with your overall comfort level in increments of five or 10. This will help you choose a Sleep Number that aligns more ideally with your personal sleeping preferences.
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8Test your new Sleep Number for two or three nights, or until you’ve had enough time to properly assess your sleep quality. If you are still not satisfied with your Sleep Number, adjust the number slightly up or down as needed until you find an ideal setting that works best for you.[3]
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To find your ideal Sleep Number, lie down on your Sleep Number bed in your preferred sleeping position. Adjust your pillow so it feels comfortable. Next, push the “L” or “R” button on your Sleep Number remote to select your side of the bed. Set the Sleep Number to 100, which is the firmest setting. From there, keep adjusting the number until you feel comfortable in your regular sleeping position. For instance, if you like to sleep on your stomach, you’ll probably prefer a firmer setting that keeps your stomach from sinking down into the mattress. Once you find the number you like, hit “Stop” on the remote. Test out your chosen setting for a few nights and adjust your number up or down as necessary.
