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Are different consumer sleep technologies measuring the same essential aspects of sleep?

Sleep·August 22, 2026·PMID 42631708

Why it matters

Clinicians increasingly rely on consumer sleep devices for longitudinal monitoring, but this study shows that most sleep measures are not interchangeable across devices or with PSG. Understanding which metrics are reliable and transferable is essential for interpreting patient-generated data and guiding device selection in clinical or wellness contexts.

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