The BedJet is a device that sits at the foot of your bed, sucking in air and piping it under your comforter or sheets to blow over your body as you sleep. It provides heating or cooling as needed and helps remove humid air. While the feeling is odd at first, the device offers a luxurious way to fall and stay asleep if you can handle the sensation and the price.
Testing on Hot, Humid Nights
After testing the BedJet for several exceptionally hot, humid weeks in New England, the device made the user much more comfortable on most nights. While it doesn't drop the air temperature like an air conditioner, the airflow has a cooling effect on all but the most humid nights, eliminating the clammy feeling that usually leads to tossing and turning.
The BedJet is about the size of a large shoebox and fits under the bed, puffing air into a flexible duct. The vent end attaches to the mattress with an L-shaped clamp, directing the air over the body.
Controls and App
Most controls are on the remote, which lets you adjust temperature, fan speed, and timer. There are three modes: cool, heat, and turbo (an accelerated heating setting for when you first get into bed). By default, it runs for 10 hours, but you can adjust it for naps or weekend lie-ins. The user wished it had an occupancy sensor to activate automatically.
The BedJet app unlocks more precise control, including biorhythms that allow the temperature to change over time. However, the user's unpredictable sleep patterns weren't a good fit for this feature. The app could also benefit from adjusting temperatures based on sleep tracker data.
Dual Zone Option
If you share a bed, you can use a single BedJet for the whole bed or attach two for individual temperature control. The user tested the dual model, but his wife, who has neuropathy in her feet, didn't find it comfortable because she can't feel temperature changes in her feet.
What We Didn't Love
The draft under the sheets takes some getting used to, and it's somewhat uneven, often leaving legs colder than the rest of the body. The Cloud Sheet, an optional $139 two-layer sheet, helps distribute air more evenly, but it's still concentrated around the feet and legs.
On very humid nights, the BedJet was less effective, and the user found himself throwing the sheet off. Pet owners should also consider the effect of pets on airflow; the user's dog Jasper mistook the puffed-up sheets for a new bed and blocked the airflow.
Price and Verdict
The BedJet starts at $478 for the half-bed model. While a $45 fan and a $40 electric throw blanket could mostly replace it, the BedJet is easier to control for maximum comfort and is more comfortable on cooler nights. The user looks forward to using it in winter for warm airflow.
