Author - Soumyata Binani
Many users fall asleep while streaming movies or shows, resulting in lost progress, excess battery drain, and autoplay running unnecessarily. Existing solutions, such as inactivity timers or manual sleep mode settings, are not user-friendly and lack real-time biometric-based automation. The challenge was to create a seamless and intelligent system that integrates with smartwatches to detect sleep onset and pause content at the right moment without disrupting the viewing experience.
The Auto-Sleep Mode uses smartwatch integration to detect sleep through biometric indicators such as heart rate variability and motion patterns. Once sleep is detected, the system automatically pauses playback and bookmarks the exact timestamp the user left off, allowing for easy resumption when they wake up. Additionally, users can enable ambient sleep sounds for a smoother transition to rest.
Our vision is to enhance the user’s entertainment experience by blending technology and comfort, ensuring users can enjoy their favorite content without disruptions, while minimizing device energy consumption.