Imagine a smart home device that’s so discreet, it looks like a piece of art—a smooth, wooden panel that glows softly when you interact with it. But here’s where it gets controversial: this unassuming block of wood, the Mui Board, is about to become your bedroom’s new best friend, and not just for controlling your smart home. Mui Lab is taking it a step further by turning it into a sleep tracker—no wearables required. Yes, you read that right. No smartwatches, no headbands, no rings. Instead, it uses millimeter-wave sensors to monitor your sleep by detecting changes in your posture and breathing, all while you rest peacefully. And this is the part most people miss: the technology claims to be nearly as accurate as a wearable EEG, though it’s still early days for commercial adoption, leaving some to wonder about its reliability. While the initial setup relies on external sensors, Mui Lab is already showcasing a version at CES with the sensors built right in. But what sets the Mui Calm Sleep Platform apart isn’t just its tracking capabilities—it’s how it handles the data. Instead of bombarding you with sleep metrics that might stress you out (because, let’s face it, who needs another reason to lose sleep?), it quietly adjusts your environment, like dimming the lights, and even guides you through pre-sleep stretching routines. It’s like having a personal sleep concierge. As if that wasn’t enough, the Mui Board Gen 2 will also support gesture control, so you can wave away alarms or adjust settings from across the room. Here’s the bold part: is this the future of sleep tech, or just another gadget promising more than it delivers? Let’s discuss. Support for mmWave sleep tracking and gesture control is expected later this year, though exact dates are still under wraps. Written by Terrence O'Brien, The Verge’s weekend editor with over 18 years of experience, including a decade as managing editor at Engadget, this piece invites you to rethink what a smart home device can do. Follow the story to stay updated and join the conversation—do you think this wooden wonder will revolutionize your sleep, or is it just another tech trend? Let us know in the comments!
