Anker Unveils SleepLab Pro Smart Speaker with Radar Sleep Tracking

How Radar Technology Enables Contactless Sleep Sensing

Anker introduced the SleepLab Pro, a tabletop smart speaker designed to monitor sleep patterns, at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The device uses 60GHz radar technology to track vital signs such as heart rate and respiratory rate without requiring wearables or physical contact. Positioned on a nightstand, it aims to provide continuous, non-intrusive sleep analysis for users seeking deeper insights into their rest.

The SleepLab Pro builds on Anker’s prior work with sleep-focused audio products, extending the concept of sleep earbuds into ambient environmental monitoring. By emitting low-power radar waves, the speaker detects subtle body movements and physiological changes during sleep, translating this data into metrics about sleep stages, breathing consistency, and cardiac activity. Anker emphasizes that all processing occurs locally on the device, addressing potential privacy concerns associated with continuous biometric monitoring.

Can a Speaker Really Improve Your Sleep Quality?

Unlike traditional sleep trackers that rely on accelerometers or optical sensors worn on the body, the SleepLab Pro’s 60GHz radar operates similarly to systems used in automotive gesture control and vital sign monitoring in medical settings. The technology captures micro-movements caused by breathing and heartbeat, using signal processing algorithms to distinguish between sleep states. Anker claims the system can detect apnea events and restlessness, offering users actionable feedback through a companion app to improve sleep hygiene over time.

While the SleepLab Pro does not emit sound specifically designed to induce sleep like some white noise machines, its primary function is observation rather than intervention. Anker positions the device as a diagnostic tool that empowers users to understand their sleep patterns, potentially prompting lifestyle changes or consultations with healthcare providers. The company notes that accuracy will be validated through upcoming third-party studies, though no medical claims are currently made for the device.

Is the SleepLab Pro safe to use overnight? Yes, the 60GHz radar emits low-energy radio waves well within international safety standards for consumer electronics, comparable to those used in automatic door sensors and vehicle parking aids.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the device record audio or video? No, the SleepLab Pro does not include microphones or cameras; it relies solely on radar signals to detect movement and vital signs, ensuring no audio or visual data is captured.

Can it differentiate between multiple people in bed? Anker states the current version is optimized for single-user tracking and may produce inaccurate results if more than one person is in the radar’s field of view during sleep.