Preheat Your Cold Bed Remotely Before Arriving at Your Vacation Home

Imagine arriving at your vacation home, excited to relax, only to be greeted by an ice-cold bed. Whether your thermostat has been set low to save energy or the home has been unoccupied, climbing into a freezing bed is far from ideal. But with the Sunbeam Wi-Fi Connected Heated Mattress Pad, you can preheat your cold bed remotely from your smartphone, ensuring a cozy, warm bed awaits you from the moment you step inside.

Why the Sunbeam Wi-Fi Connected Heated Mattress Pad is Perfect for Vacation Homes

Many vacation homeowners face the common problem of arriving at a cold, uninviting house. Even if you’ve remotely turned up the thermostat, it can take hours for the entire home to warm up, leaving your bed chilly.

Enter the Sunbeam Wi-Fi Connected Heated Mattress Pad—a smart heating solution that allows you to preheat your cold bed remotely, ensuring instant warmth and comfort. Perfect for vacation homes, where energy-saving practices often leave homes cold during vacant periods, this Wi-Fi heated pad ensures you’ll sleep in luxury, no matter how cold it is outside.

Control at Your Fingertips: Preheat Your Cold Bed Remotely with a Wi-Fi Connected Mattress Pad

The Sunbeam Wi-Fi Heated Mattress Pad gives you full control right from the palm of your hand. Through the intuitive Sunbeam app, you can preheat your cold bed remotely, adjust heat levels, or set timers—all from your smartphone. Whether you’re driving to your vacation home or relaxing at a nearby coffee shop, you can prepare a warm bed long before you step inside.

For instance, you can start preheating the bed while packing, ensuring it’s ready when you arrive. The app also lets you customize heat settings, offering the ultimate convenience and control.

Dual-Zone Heating for Personalized Comfort

Dual-zone heating is a dream come true for couples with different sleep preferences. With the Sunbeam app, each person can set their side of the bed to their ideal temperature, ensuring a personalized sleeping experience. Whether you prefer a toasty warm side while your partner likes it cooler, the dual-zone heating ensures both of you can sleep in total comfort. This feature gives you complete control over your bed’s climate, something many standard heated pads simply can’t match.

Energy Efficiency and Comfort: Preheat Your Cold Bed Remotely

Beyond offering supreme comfort, the Sunbeam Wi-Fi Heated Mattress Pad is a highly energy-efficient heating solution. Instead of cranking up the thermostat and heating the entire home, you can preheat your cold bed remotely, saving on energy bills. By concentrating warmth where it’s needed most—your bed—you can lower your home’s overall heating needs, making this a smart, eco-friendly choice for vacation homeowners looking to reduce heating costs without sacrificing comfort.

Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Up Your Sunbeam Wi-Fi Connected Heated Mattress Pad

Setting up your Sunbeam Wi-Fi Heated Mattress Pad is quick and hassle-free, so you can start preheating your cold bed remotely in minutes. Here’s how to get started:

1. Check your Wi-Fi signal strength at the bed location. Use your smartphone to check the Wi-Fi signal strength and ensure at least two bars for optimal performance. The mattress pad connects to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, so confirm your network settings before proceeding.
   
   See: Optimize Your Vacation Home Network with UniFi Cloud Gateway for more insights on Wi-Fi coverage for your vacation home.
2. Connect the wired digital controller to the mattress pad and plug it into a 120V AC outlet.
3. Download the Sunbeam Bedding App from Google Play or the App Store. You can use the QR code on the tag for easy access.
4. Create an account in the app and verify it using the confirmation code sent to your email.
5. Ensure Bluetooth® is enabled on your mobile device.
6. In the app, select Add Device (or tap the “+” icon).
7. Power on the controller and hold the Wi-Fi button for 5 seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator begins to flash.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts and select Auto Scan if no pop-up appears.
9. Input your Wi-Fi network name and password. Ensure the credentials are entered exactly, including spaces and capitalization.

Once connected, you’ll be able to preheat your cold bed remotely and set personalized schedules to match your arrival time all from your smartphone.

Voice Control Setup: Alexa and Google Assistant

Control your Sunbeam Wi-Fi Heated Mattress Pad with just your voice. Thanks to seamless integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, you can enjoy hands-free convenience. Whether you’re busy cooking dinner or relaxing on the couch, simply ask Alexa or Google to preheat your cold bed remotely, adjust the heat, or turn off the pad. Here’s how to set it up:

• Open the Sunbeam App on your mobile device.
• Select the mattress pad device you want to pair with a voice assistant.
• In the top-right corner, tap the pencil icon.
• Choose either the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant icon.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.

Once paired, you can use simple voice commands without needing to use the app or wired controller to preheat your cold bed remotely. For instance:

Alexa Commands:

• “Alexa, Turn on Sunbeam Bedding”
• “Alexa, Set Sunbeam Bedding to 4”
• “Alexa, Turn Up Sunbeam Bedding by 1”

Google Assistant Commands:

• “Hey Google, Turn On Sunbeam Bedding”
• “Hey Google, Change Sunbeam Bedding to Level 5”
• “Hey Google, Turn Off Sunbeam Bedding”

Note: The default device name is “Sunbeam Bedding,” but if you have more than one Sunbeam product, the app will assign a numbered name like “Sunbeam Bedding 2.” You can personalize the name in the app for easier recognition, especially if you have more than one bed warmer. To do so:

1. Open the Sunbeam App
2. 2. Click on the product you wish to change the name
3. 3. Select the pencil icon in the top right corner
4. 4. On the following screen, click on or tap the name of the product
5. 5. Tap the current name of the blanket 6. Rename the product (For example “Lakehouse Bed”) and press save

Sunbeam App Features: Detailed Overview

The Sunbeam® App not only mirrors the functionality of the wired controller but also offers advanced features to enhance your comfort:

• 10 Heat Settings: Choose the perfect warmth from 10 adjustable heat levels.
• Preheat Feature: Automatically warm the bed on high for 30 minutes before settling into your preferred temperature.
• Side Selection: On Queen/King models, independently control each side of the bed.
• Auto-Off Timer: Set your mattress pad to turn off automatically after 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Custom Schedules: Program your bed to warm up at specific times so it’s always ready when you are.

Heat Settings

The app offers 10 heat settings to match your comfort level. Simply slide your finger up or down the scroll wheel to adjust the temperature. The wired controller will display the chosen heat setting in sync with the app.

Preheat Feature

The preheat function warms the bed on the highest setting for 30 minutes before returning to your last heat setting. Activate or deactivate this feature by pressing the Preheat button in the app.

Confirm Your Presence Feature

When you preheat your bed using the app, you will be notified to confirm your presence by pressing the “Check Mark ” button on the wired controller within 1 hour. If not confirmed, the heat setting will be lowered to Level 4 if initially set higher. The app will send a reminder 15 minutes before the 1-hour window ends and another when it ends. Once you press the button on the controller, the light will stop pulsing, and the heating will continue as set.

Selecting Sides *(On Queen/King Models Only)*

1. Select which side of the bedding to control by choosing “Side A” or “Side B” at the top of the app screen. The side that is selected will be highlighted in red.
2. Select “Both” to control both sides together. The settings on the side that is selected prior to pressing “Both” will now be the setting for both sides.
3. To control the sides independently again, select the side you wish to control or press the “Both” button again.

Note:

• If the side that is selected is off and the “Both” button is pressed, the settings from the side that is on will be the setting for both sides.
• You can use the power, preheat, and timer settings while both sides are selected.

Additional In-App Features

Auto-Off Timer
The auto-off timer in the app allows you to select how long the mattress pad should remain heated, ranging from 30 minutes to 24 hours. The default setting is 10 hours. To keep the pad on for 24 hours, select “stay on – 24 hours” and confirm by clicking the “X” to save.

Schedule Feature

The schedule feature lets you automate heating by setting specific times and days for the pad to turn on. You can configure both heat levels and the auto-off timer, and on Queen/King models, adjust settings for Side A and/or Side B.

Here’s how to set a schedule:

1. Press Set Schedule in the app.
2. Choose the time for the heating to start, including hour, minutes, and AM/PM.
3. For Queen/King models, select which side (A, B, or both) should be heated. Save by pressing “X.”
4. Adjust the Heat Setting and Timer duration, then save each selection.
5. Choose which days the schedule should apply, and save your settings.

The saved schedule will appear on the summary page, where you can turn it on or off with a slider. You can also delete it by selecting “Delete” and confirming your choice.

Where to Buy the Sunbeam Wi-Fi Connected Heated Mattress Pad

For the fastest delivery, I purchased my Sunbeam Wi-Fi Heated Mattress Pad from Amazon, which offers convenient shipping options.  This affordable purchase lets us preheat our cold beds remotely and ensures warmth and comfort no matter when we arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the Sunbeam Wi-Fi Heated Mattress Pad compare to traditional heating pads?
   The Sunbeam Wi-Fi Heated Mattress Pad offers app-controlled convenience, allowing you to adjust heat settings, preheat the bed, and set timers remotely. In contrast, older heated mattress pads, like the Biddeford model with an analog controller, can only be turned on and off using a smart plug such as the Kasa Smart Plug Mini. The temperature remains fixed at the last manually set level, offering far less flexibility and control than the Sunbeam’s smart functionality.     
2. How do I preheat my cold bed remotely from anywhere?
   Use the Sunbeam app to turn on the preheat function from your phone, no matter where you are.
3. Is it safe to leave the heated mattress pad on all night?
   Yes, the pad has a 10-hour auto-shutoff feature for safety.
4. Does it work without Wi-Fi?
   Yes, the wired controller can still be used, though you won’t be able to preheat your cold bed remotely.
5. Can I use the Sunbeam Wi-Fi Heated Mattress Pad with other smart home devices?
   Yes, the mattress pad is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making it easy to integrate into your existing smart home setup.
6. How do I troubleshoot Wi-Fi connection issues?
   Ensure you’re connected to a 2.4 GHz network, check your signal strength, and make sure the Sunbeam app is updated to the latest version.
   See: Optimize Your Vacation Home Network with UniFi Cloud Gateway for more insights on Wi-Fi coverage for your vacation home.
7. Can I control the heat for each side of the bed?
   Yes, the dual-zone heating allows you to control each side separately via the app.
8. How long does the heating element last?
9. The heating elements are designed for long-term use, offering reliable comfort for years.

Conclusion – Preheat Your Cold Bed Remotely Before Reaching Your Vacation Home

Ready to make your vacation home experience warmer and more comfortable? With the Sunbeam Wi-Fi Connected Heated Mattress Pad, you can preheat your cold bed remotely, save on energy costs, and enjoy a personalized sleep experience tailored to your needs.

But why stop there? Transform your entire vacation home into a smart, welcoming space before you even arrive. In addition to preheating your bed, consider adding Smart Thermostats to regulate your home’s temperature efficiently, ensuring it’s warm upon your arrival. With smart lighting systems, you can adjust the ambiance, turn on outdoor lights for security, or create a cozy glow inside—all from your smartphone.

These smart solutions not only enhance comfort but also help you save energy and improve convenience. Don’t wait—get your heated mattress pad today, and explore more ways to make your vacation home a fully connected, cozy retreat that’s ready whenever you are.

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