Latest posts from Engineering

Making the Pod outage-proof: what we built, how it works, and why it matters
Introducing Backup Mode: an automatic fallback that lets the Eight Sleep app speak directly to your Pod over Bluetooth when cloud or Wi-Fi infrastructure is unavailable. It kicks in automatically when systems are down, allowing users to access critical functionality through the app: turn the Pod on/off, change temperature levels, flatten the Base, stop sounds, […]
October 22, 2025
Our Commitment to Security and Privacy: How Our Systems Work
At Eight Sleep, the security and privacy of our customers are paramount. We understand that inviting smart technology into your home requires a significant level of trust, and we take that responsibility seriously. In this post, we want to provide clarity on how our systems are set up, how our support process works, and the […]
February 28, 2025
Why I chose to join Eight Sleep as the VP of Engineering
Caglar Oner, VP of Engineering In January 2024, I had the pleasure of joining Eight Sleep as the VP of Engineering. Since then, I have had the opportunity to interview many qualified candidates. The most common question during these interviews is, “Why did you join Eight Sleep?” Due to my curiosity, I thought I would […]
February 29, 2024