How to Use a Sleep Number Bed

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Use a platform or board frame for the bed.. Get a FlexFit base if you have a height adjustable model.. Use the remote to choose your sleep number.

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Use a platform or board frame for the bed.

Step 1

Use a platform or board frame for the bed.

2

Get a FlexFit base if you have a height adjustable model.

Step 2

Get a FlexFit base if you have a height adjustable model.

3

Use the remote to choose your sleep number.

Step 3

Use the remote to choose your sleep number.

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Adjust the height and shape of the bed, if you have that option.

Step 4

Adjust the height and shape of the bed, if you have that option.

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Sleep on the bed for at least 3 nights before adjusting your sleep number.

Step 5

Sleep on the bed for at least 3 nights before adjusting your sleep number.

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Make sure your back, shoulders, and neck are supported when you sleep.

Step 6

Make sure your back, shoulders, and neck are supported when you sleep.

7

Use SleepIQ Technology on your phone to track your sleep habits in the bed.

Step 7

Use SleepIQ Technology on your phone to track your sleep habits in the bed.

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Get maintenance done on the bed, as needed.

Step 8

Get maintenance done on the bed, as needed.

9

Go for the classic model for an affordable, firm option.

Step 9

Go for the classic model for an affordable, firm option.

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Get the performance model if you prefer a softer top.

Step 10

Get the performance model if you prefer a softer top.

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Pick the memory foam model if you like sleeping on memory foam.

Step 11

Pick the memory foam model if you like sleeping on memory foam.

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Go for the innovation model if you want the top of the line option.

Step 12

Go for the innovation model if you want the top of the line option.

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Get a FlexTop mattress if you want to adjust the height and shape of the bed.

Step 13

Get a FlexTop mattress if you want to adjust the height and shape of the bed.

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Pick the size of the bed based on your budget and your space.

Step 14

Pick the size of the bed based on your budget and your space.

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Try the bed in the store before buying.

Step 15

Try the bed in the store before buying.

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Get the bed online if you know what you like.

Step 16

Get the bed online if you know what you like.

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Sign up for 100 day trial period of the bed.

Step 17

Sign up for 100 day trial period of the bed.

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