Just think:  You’ll have to explain to your kids that people used to leave their sleep tracking devices at home when they traveled.

They’ll just stare at you.  You know, with that look of “what are you talking about?”

It’s possible that they just might not know anything else. And that’s our fault (sorry in advance).

Why?

Because the Zeo Sleep Manager Mobile allows you to manage your sleep any time, anywhere – all on your phone.   (Your kids are also going to ask about our obsession with multiple gadgets, wondering why it took us so long to just put everything on our phone as God intended.)

At its core, Zeo Mobile is just like Zeo Bedside – it allows you to track and manage your sleep – but with a few notable exceptions.

• For starters, Zeo Mobile is on your smartphone.  Not just the tracking aspect, but your data as well.  Anywhere you take your phone, your Zeo goes with you.  You can even sync your data from your phone to your mySleep account.  Convenient and easy.  Your kids will be proud.

That’s right – all your data, on your phone.

• In addition, the technical components are built for travel as well.  The Zeo Mobile Bluetooth-enabled SoftWave headband,  it’s charge dock & and power cord are compact and come complete with adaptors for travel.

• Once you arrive at your destination, all you’ll need to do is pair the headband with your smartphone and you’re ready to go! (to sleep, that is.)

• As always, you can access various online tools that will help you manage the way you sleep. Go to mysleep.myzeo.com, log in (or register if you’re a first-time user), and you’ll be able to use our online tools to take control of your sleep.

But we’re also happy to say that Zeo – both Mobile and Bedside – are now at a Best Buy near you.

Starting today, you can go to any Best Buy store in the U.S. to pick up your own Zeo Mobile.  It comes with the Bluetooth-enabled Zeo SoftWave headband, a charge dock, a power cord complete with international adapters, and a 1-year warranty.  The free Sleep Manager app can be downloaded from the iTunes and Android marketplace, and easily syncs with your existing mySleep account.

Sightings of displays have been reported all over the US in the last few days and we expect more to pop up.

Our Fearless Leader, Dave@Zeo, at our local Best Buy (Watertown, Massachusetts)

Zeo Mobile Developer Brandon @ Best Buy, Oakland, California (Android users – thank this guy!)

Plus, (SHAMELESS PLUG ALERT) the holidays are right around the corner and you probably know somebody who isn’t getting good sleep, right?  What better way to say “I care” than a Zeo Bedside or Zeo Mobile for your loved one on Christmahanakwanzika?

You could even win a $500 Best Buy Shopping Spree or a Zeo Mobile, to help out with your holiday/personal needs.

We’ve put a ton of hard work into Zeo Mobile, spending a year (and then some) crafting a product that holds up to the standards we originally set with Zeo Bedside.  It’s designed to be your Sleep Manager for ALL locations and time zones, giving you even greater control over your sleep.

We absolutely love it and we hope you will give it the same love, care, and constructive freeback that you gave Zeo Bedside.  That way, we can continue building the next generation for you (and your kids).

As always, sleep well!

Keith (Ave ZQ: 97) is a writer and the newest member of the Zeo Web Content team. When it comes to sleep, he’s a Viking.

“Shoot for the moon and if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”

All we ask is that you remember that quote.

Remember these? 'Course you do.

See, we launched our revamped website the other day, and it went rather well.

“Rather well” meaning that there are still a few kinks to iron out, for which we apologize.

But fear not! Your friends at Zeo are on the case.

Even as this is being written, we are working hard to make sure your Zeo experience is as easy and fun as it can be.

While you can visit and drink in the wonderful awesomeness of our new site, you can still check out our Zeology blog here. While there won’t be any new  Expert Answers posted there – the new ones will live exclusively at the new site from now on – we will still be publishing blog posts there for the time being. Those same posts will be published at the new site as well.

www.myzeo.com - (Almost) A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius

As soon as things are “just right” with www.myzeo.com, we’ll be sure to let you know. In the meantime, feel free to visit the site at any time. We think you’ll love it as much as we do.

That is, as soon as we can get the various “hiccups” sorted out. Just remember: while you may not be on the moon (yet), you’re still “among the stars.”

Sleep well!

Keith (Ave ZQ: 97) is a writer and the newest member of the Zeo Web Content team. When it comes to sleep, he’s a Viking.

In 2003, when Jason, Eric and Ben (aka “JEB”) started this company, leading sleep scientists told them Zeo wasn’t possible.

Average consumers tracking all of their sleep phases, including restorative REM and Deep sleep, without using 30+ wires and sensors stuck to your skull?  No way.

We know where that story went.

Cut to today.

We just announced our second generation Zeo within the increasingly exciting consumer sleep revolution.  Ever since we introduced Zeo Personal Sleep Coach, people have asked us when they would be able to track their Zeo sleep data directly on their smartphone.  They wanted mobility, and we have never stopped hearing it since.
Wait no more, smartphone-using Zeolots.  Zeo has gone mobile, and it’s time for you to join the sleep revolution.

Check out our new Zeo Sleep Manager™ Mobile sleep management system on for use with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and select Android-based smartphones here.  Pre-orders started today and product will ship on or before October 26th of this year.

But Wait; There’s More!

Sleep innovation has many faces, and there is even more news to report:

• Zeo Commits to Sleep Management Vision. Our amazing Zeo users tell us that improving the quality of their sleep is what this consumer revolution is all about.  It’s not just about devices; it’s about a community of support that surrounds your every sleep need.  We call it sleep management, and that‘s the trail that we intend to never stop blazing and leading.  Zeo now offers two kinds of sleep management systems: new Zeo Mobile and our ground-breaking bedside system (formerly known as Personal Sleep Coach), but see below for more examples of sleep management support on the way.
• Inviting Zeo users to recommend to others what helps them sleep. We think that there is incredible value in our users’ advice and experience; so much so that we’ve introduced two new platforms for their voices, sleep stories, tips, and advice.  Check out our new “User Stories” section in the Knowledge Center, as well as the Zeo Recommened section of our shop, to discover how people like you manage their sleep. We already have the first set of product recommendations, tried, tested, and vetted by Zeo users here; stay tuned for new kinds of apps and related products and services to help you sleep better, feel better and do more.
• Zeo can now manage your sleep for just pennies a day. We have asked hundreds of consumers for pricing advice these last two years and we’re happy to report that prices are going down, which means more savings for you. Net result:  new Zeo mobile will be $99 and our bedside will now retail for $149.  Win.
• London Calling:  Best Buy and Apple Europe will carry Zeo this holiday. Wait until you see the special Zeo holiday display at any of the 1,100 Best Buys around the U.S., right around Halloween.  Or, if you plan to be in Europe this coming holiday season, visit us on the shelf at one of the 50 or so Apple stores there.  In the meantime, Zeo mobile is now available here and at www.myzeo.co.uk.

Revolutionizing innovative ways to help people to sleep is not a job; it is an honor and a privilege.   During days like today, it’s just cool to do what we do.  A little nerdy, a little geeky, but undeniably cool.

Sleep well, friends.

Dave (ZQ: 67) is the CEO of Zeo, Inc.  He believes in helping people improve the quality of their life through the power and science of sleep.

Dashing to my bed,
It’s better than a bale of hay.
Round the covers I go,
Hoping all the way.
Phones no longer ring,
Making me do my thing.
Oh what fun it is  to sleep
A restful sleep, tonight!

Oh,  Z … E … O,  Z … E … O
Zeo, dare I say!
Oh, what fun it is to sleep,
In a restful kind of way!
Oh,  Z … E … O,  Z … E … O
Zeo, dare I say!
Oh, what fun it is to  sleep,
In a restful kind of way!

A day or two ago,
I couldn’t find my groove.
Then Zeo helped me sleep,
Oh my, how I improved!
The night was calm and dark,
Insomnia long forgot.
I got into a quiet sleep,
And then I got a lot!

Oh,  Z … E … O,  Z … E … O
Zeo, dare I say!
Oh, what fun it is to sleep,
In a restful kind of way!
Oh,  Z … E … O,  Z … E … O
Zeo, dare I say!
Oh what fun it is to sleep
In a restful kind of way!

Audrey (ZQ: 65)  is in charge of Human Resources at Zeo.  She makes sure we have benefits and that we have  fun while we work

For the last week, magazines and newspapers, style watchers, and Project Runway hopefuls have been following New York City’s Fashion Week to see what the latest styles will be for the 2011 season.

This year, the overwhelming look is one that’s more natural and comfortable–as the models in Narciso Rodriguez’s show demonstrate.  To help get that great, healthy, all-over glow, make sure to get your beauty sleep.  Aside from helping you feel rested (and improve cognitive function and athletic performance) getting enough sleep every night can also help you look your best.

Narciso Rodriguez

Beauty Benefits of Sleep

Skin: You drink your required 8 glasses of water a day and make sure to moisturize but all that could be for naught if you don’t give your skin cells time to repair and regenerate.  In addition, Deep and REM Sleep have been linked to cell and tissue repair, so give your skin an extra boost by making sure you get your shut eye.

Bonus: A regular sleep schedule can also keep your immune system in shape, which could help you fight any skin rash or irritation as well–not to mention wrinkles.

Eyes: Got bags under your eyes?  Chances are, if you didn’t get enough sleep the night before, they’re slightly bigger–and maybe darker–than they had been.   Instead of relying only on that concealer stick (or tube of Preparation H), extra sleep can help reduce that swelling, discolored look. 

Hair: Every now and then you need to just give it a rest: no flat iron, blow dryer, product, ponytail, nothing.  Count your daily requirement of 7-9 hours of sleep as part of that hair break (but just don’t go to bed with wet hair!).

Figure: You’ve heard it before:  those who get less than 5 hours of sleep–either through sleep deprivation or just poor sleep quality–often have a higher BMI (Body Mass Index) than those who sleep longer.  You can count calories and exercise like crazy but if you try and cut corners on sleep you won’t get the full benefits.

No matter what week it is, make sure a full night’s sleep is part of your collection.   Anna would certainly approve.

Andi (ZQ: 86) is the company administrator and the editor of Zeology. She loves reading, writing, and giving people the resources they need to help them get the sleep they deserve.