Google’s Nest Hub sleep monitoring left one thing to be desired on launch, nevertheless it’s about to enhance considerably — together with a software that can assist you go to sleep sooner. The firm is rolling out a string of sleep-related enhancements to Nest screens that embrace a catalog of Calm “Sleep Stories.” As of December, you possibly can ask Google to “start a meditation” and your sensible show will play audio to wind you down. You’ll solely have entry to a number of tracks totally free, however you possibly can unlock the complete library when you have a Calm Premium membership.

Other upgrades present extra element for the monitoring itself. The second-gen Nest Hub now supplies particulars about sleeping levels, so you will understand how a lot time you spend in deep, gentle or REM sleep. You’ll understand how lengthy any interruptions may need lasted, too. The Hub’s sound detection additionally now focuses solely on coughs and snores inside your designated sleeping space, so you will understand how a lot a companion (or noisy pet) is affecting your relaxation. All sounds past that space are lumped into an “other sounds” part.

The monitoring options begin reaching customers right this moment. They must be obtainable to all customers worldwide within the “next few weeks.”

Get prepared to begin paying for all these sleep aids, although. As beforehand hinted, Google plans to fold these Sleep Sensing options into Fitbit Premium beginning in 2023. It’s not sure simply what you will pay on launch (Fitbit Premium is presently $80 per 12 months), however Google clearly intends to make a revenue from its Nest Hubs past the preliminary {hardware} sale.