Lucid Dream Machines: Sleep Masks, SleepPhones, REM Headbands and Beyond
Ever since lucid dreaming entered the public eye in the 80s, there have been countless attempts to create the ultimate lucid dream machine. The idea is to make lucid dreaming as easy as possible, accessible to anyone.
From light-emitting sleep masks, to REM-detecting headbands, to sound and light machines, to wireless headphones and meditation aids, we're seeing lucid dreaming tech emerge at an increasing rate. It's an exciting scene to follow.
Whether you're seeking relaxation, faster sleep or gadgets to directly induce the lucid dream state, you'll find some interesting concepts on this page. These are my reviews of some of the most intriguing lucid dream machines and related technologies.
Top 10 Sleep Gadgets and Apps
Check out the top 10 best-selling, most intriguing, and downright weirdest gadgets to keep by your bedside for better quality sleep and dreams.
Aurora: The Lucid Dreaming Headband
The Aurora headband by iWinks is the first of a new generation of lucid dreaming devices. The most exciting aspect? Its ability to detect exactly when you're in REM (dream) sleep.
Top 5 Sleep Masks for Lucid Dreaming
Sleep masks have several benefits for meditation and lucid dreaming - find out my all-time favorite mask for lucid dreaming and meditation.
AcousticSheep SleepPhones (Wireless Headphones) Review
Sleep masks have several benefits for meditation and lucid dreaming - find out my all-time favorite mask for lucid dreaming and meditation.
Wake Up to The Dawn of Bedroom Robotics - Kickstarter
The Wakē is a new piece of sleep tech that creates your own personal sunrise while your partner sleeps on. It also has some cool lucid dreaming features.
The NovaDreamer Review
Read my review of the NovaDreamer lucid dream mask, detailing all the features and what to expect from the new NovaDreamer II by The Lucidity Institute.
The REM Dreamer Review
This is my review of the REM Dreamer, Europe's answer to the NovaDreamer created by ELI Company. It shares many technical features and is considerably cheaper.
The Remee Review
The Remee made a considerable splash in 2012 as a next generation lucid dream mask - but has it lived up to all the media excitement? Find out here.
My Favorite Lucid Dreaming MP3s
Check out my favorite brainwave entrainment MP3s for lucid dreaming, which you can use for night-time meditation, DILD and WILD lucid dreams.
Lucid Dreaming Hypnosis MP3
Our own custom recording to program the mind for lucidity through hypnotic autosuggestion. Uses classic dream visualization and is part of my Lucid Dreaming Fast Track course.
Tranquil Turtle by Cloud B Review
Tranquil Turtle by Cloud B is a soothing ocean light and sound machine that won the 2013 Infant/Toddler Toy of The Year Award. Here's why grown-ups love this critter too.
The Sleepsonic Pillow Review
The Sleepsonic Pillow is a hi-tech speaker pillow for listening to brainwave entrainment, guided meditation and other lucid dreaming audios in the hypnagogic and hypnopompic phases.
The Sound Oasis S650 Review
The Sound Oasis S-650-1 sound therapy machine features clinically proven in-built meditation music and relaxation sound effects for better sleep. Read my full review.
Audio Stimulation CD Review
Take a look at my review of the Lucid Dreaming Kit by Bradley Thompson, one of the features of which is an 72-minute Audio Stimulation CD with binaural beats.
Instadreamer: Interview with the Founder and CEO
The Instadreamer is one of the most promising new lucid dreaming devices to be conceived. It doesn't take the form of a mask or headband either.
About The Author
Rebecca Casale is a lucid dreamer and a science writer with a special interest in biology and the brain. She is the founder of World of Lucid Dreaming and Science Me.
