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New to Drowsie?
See what it actually does.
Two minutes on what is under your pillow, how it reads your night, and what it learns about you.
What the light means.
Just opened the box?
Start with a free update.
Just opened the box?
Start with a free update.
The first time you connect, the app offers a free update: Me → Connected Devices → Update firmware. It takes a few minutes. Keep Drowsie next to your phone and at least half charged. Until it’s done, a few things work differently:
After the update, everything on this page applies.
One button does it all.
- Unplug itIt stays on.
- Plug it inCharges. Goes quiet and leaves your phone until you unplug it.
- When playingPause or play.
- When the alarm’s goingSnooze.
- When offTurns on.
- VolumeChange the volume with your phone’s volume buttons.
- When the alarm’s goingTurns the alarm off.
- Not responding? Hold the button for about 10 seconds. It restarts and reconnects by itself.
- Turns it off.
Turning it off
Your first night
The Sleep screen.
Open the app at bedtime. This is what you’ll see:
Drowsie picks a sound for you. It fades out once you’re asleep, and learns which sounds help you most.
Plays what worked last night. On your very first night this says You choose sounds: pick from the library.
Fall asleep to Spotify, a podcast, anything. Once you’re asleep, Drowsie takes over for the rest of the night.
Opens the full sound library.
Once your night is running, the screen changes to a Stop button, the volume, and an Autopilot on/off switch. Stop ends your night. Tap it when you get up.
Charging, washing, updates.
Charging, washing, updates.
Charging
- The USB-C port is under the cover. Unzip it.
- Any USB plug. Full charge in about 5 hours.
- Battery life depends on volume and app settings. Charge it when the light flashes red.
- It stays awake on the charger. That’s normal — it’s how it shows the charge light and takes updates. It stays silent.
Washing the cover
Machine washable. Take the electronics out first.
- Unzip the cover.
- Slide out the electronics (they have their own sleeve).
- Gentle cycle. Air dry.
- Slide them back in. Zip up.
Free updates
We send free updates. Same place: Me → Connected Devices → Update firmware. Keep it close and half charged.
Questions and quick fixes.
Questions and quick fixes.
Where does it go?
Under your pillow. Flat side down, button up, where your ear rests.
How do I connect it?
Follow the prompts in the app. Once set up, turn the app on first, then your Drowsie.
Android: the update stopped and says Try again.
The new software is already on your Drowsie. It only needs a restart. Unplug it, then turn it off: hold the button for about 2 seconds. If the light stays on, press the button 3 times quickly instead. Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the middle button for 3 seconds and let go to turn it back on. Give it 30 seconds and reopen the app.
Android: I skipped pairing. How do I connect my Drowsie?
Turn it on first: unplug it, press and hold the middle button for 3 seconds, then let go. The light shows it's on. Then in the app tap Me → Drowsie speaker → Change speaker. Your Drowsie shows up in a few seconds. Your free year switches on when it connects.
Android: the app can’t find my Drowsie.
Check Drowsie is switched on (its light is on), close to your phone, and unplugged. It can't pair while it's on the charger. If the light is already on, it's already on: don't hold the button again, because on a brand-new unit a hold while it's on turns it off. If it still doesn’t show, turn your phone’s Bluetooth off and on, then try again.
My phone can’t find it.
There are two connections. One is Bluetooth, which you connect in your phone’s Bluetooth settings. The other is the app, which connects when the app is on. Make sure the app is on, and Drowsie is on, close by, and not on the charger.
No sound, or it plays from my phone.
Go to Settings → Bluetooth and tap Drowsie so it says Connected. Then check volume is up and it’s not paused.
How do I turn it off?
Press the button 3 times quickly, or tap Turn speaker off in the app. It can’t switch off while it’s plugged in.
It won’t turn off while it’s charging.
That’s by design. On the charger it stays awake so it can show the charge light and take updates. It stays silent, so it won’t keep you up. Once you unplug it, the button turns it off as usual.
I can’t hear it under my pillow.
Turn the volume up in the app first, then use your phone’s volume buttons. Check it’s flat side down, button up. And make sure it’s updated (see Just opened the box?).
My sign-in code didn’t arrive.
Check your junk or spam folder. If it’s not there after a minute, ask for a new one.
Do I get a free year of Sleep Club?
Yes. Every Drowsie comes with one. It switches on when you first connect. No codes.
Which email do I sign in with?
Bought it on our website? The same email. A gift, or bought elsewhere? Your own email. That makes your account, and the year is yours.
I already pay for Sleep Club.
You won’t be charged again. Your Drowsie just links to your account.
What happens after the free year?
One free year per Drowsie, for whoever connects it first. Then Sleep Club renews each year.
Does Drowsie work without Sleep Club?
Yes. It plays anything from your phone over Bluetooth. Autopilot and sleep tracking need Sleep Club.
I paid but never got a confirmation email.
Check your junk or spam folder first. If it’s not there, message us with the email you bought with and we’ll find your order.
Can I return it?
Yes. Use Drowsie on at least 30 of your first 60 nights. If it still hasn’t earned its place under your pillow, email hello@drowsie.com within those 60 nights for a full refund. We cover return shipping. Full policy.
The battery drops when I’m not using it.
Update it. Older software kept it awake. See Just opened the box?
How do I update it?
In the app: Me → Connected Devices → Update firmware. Keep Drowsie close and at least half charged. It takes several minutes.
Can two people use it?
One Drowsie per sleeper. It learns one person. Each Drowsie comes with its own free year, so a Partner Pack gives you two.
How does it know I’m asleep?
A motion sensor inside. It notices when you go still, and when you start to wake. It never records sound.
Is there an Android app?
Yes. Get it on Google Play with the Download button at the top of this page.