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How to turn on Responsive Air® technology

Applies to: Sleep Number® 360 smart beds, Sleep Number® smart beds, Climate™ and ComfortNext™ Collections and select ComfortMode™ beds with Responsive Air®.

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c2, c4, cSE, p5, p6, pSE, m7, iLE, i8, i10, hSE, Ultimate, ClimateCool™, Climate360®, ComfortMode™, ComfortMode™ Lux, ComfortNext™, ComfortNext™ Lux and ComfortNext™ Ultra

 

Responsive Air® technology helps your Sleep Number® bed maintain your selected Sleep Number® setting while you sleep. It senses pressure changes from movement, sleep position, room temperature and other factors, then makes small adjustments to help keep each side of the bed comfortable.

 

How to Turn On Responsive Air®

Use the Sleep Number® app to turn Responsive Air® on or off for most smart beds. If you have a ComfortMode™ mattress with Responsive Air, use the remote only. Not all ComfortMode models include Responsive Air.

Turn on Responsive Air® in the Sleep Number® app

  1. Make sure your bed is online.
  2. Open the Sleep Number® app and sign in.
  3. Select Smart Bed.
  4. Choose the side of the bed you want to set.
  5. Find the Responsive Air® tile.
  6. Use the toggle to turn Responsive Air on or off.
  7. Repeat these steps for your sleep partner’s side, if needed.

A screenshot of the Sleep Number App Smart Bed screen, with a red box that calls out the Responsive Air tile. The toggle is green which means it is turned on.

 

Turn on Responsive Air® with a ComfortMode™ remote

For select ComfortMode™ mattresses with Responsive Air®, press and hold the L/R button for 3 seconds, or until the Responsive Air® indicator turns on or off.

An image of the ComfortMode remote with descriptions on the button.

 

Important Things to Know Before Turning On Responsive Air®

  • Responsive Air® is turned off until you turn it on, unless your bed automatically enables it for a specific feature cycle.
  • Climate360® smart beds may turn Responsive Air® on for both sides when Core Heating or Cooling is active.
  • Responsive Air® may not adjust when the head or foot of a FlexFit® Adjustable Base is raised above the Snore position.
  • Responsive Air® can be turned on or off separately for each side of the bed.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Responsive Air®?
Responsive Air® is a feature that automatically helps maintain your selected Sleep Number® setting throughout the night. It monitors pressure changes caused by movement, sleep position changes, temperature and other factors, then makes small adjustments to help keep your bed comfortable.
Does Responsive Air® need to be turned on?
Yes. Responsive Air® is turned off by default on most supported beds. You can choose to turn it on or off using the Sleep Number® app or, on supported ComfortMode™ mattresses, the remote.
Can I turn Responsive Air® on for only one side of the bed?
Yes. Responsive Air® can be turned on or off independently for each side of the bed, allowing each sleeper to choose their preferred experience.
Why can't I find the Responsive Air® setting in the Sleep Number® app?

The Responsive Air® feature may not appear if:

  • Your bed model does not support Responsive Air®.
  • Your bed is offline.
  • The app needs to be updated.
Does Responsive Air® change my Sleep Number® setting?
No. Responsive Air® is designed to maintain your selected Sleep Number® setting, not permanently change it.
Why does my bed feel different when Responsive Air® is turned on?
Responsive Air® may make small automatic adjustments throughout the night to help maintain comfort. Some sleepers notice the bed feels more consistent because it is actively responding to pressure changes.
Can I use Responsive Air® with a FlexFit® adjustable base?
Yes. However, Responsive Air® may not make adjustments when the head or foot of the base is raised above the Snore position.
Why is Responsive Air® turning on by itself?
Some features on Climate360® smart beds may automatically enable Responsive Air® while Core Heating or Cooling is active.
Does Responsive Air® require Wi-Fi?
Some smart bed models require a Wi-Fi connection and an online bed status for the Sleep Number® app to manage Responsive Air®. ComfortMode™ mattresses that use a remote do not require app connectivity.
Is Responsive Air® available on all Sleep Number® beds?
No. Responsive Air® is only available on select Sleep Number® 360 and smart beds, Climate™ collections, ComfortNext™ models and certain ComfortMode™ mattresses.

 

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