Are Star Projectors Good For Sleep? Here's What We Know

Did you know that colors can impact your sleep? The right hue can deliver you straight to Dreamland, or the wrong one can make you toss and turn. How that light behaves also makes a difference -- a soft, twinkling light can be more relaxing than one at full brightness disrupting your ability to sleep. Star projectors can be a great way to incorporate calming colors into your nightly routine for better sleep. Here’s how.

What is a star projector?

A star projector is a lighting device, often laser-powered, that shines stars on your walls and ceiling. Often, a star projector offers several light modes, color options, brightness levels, and a sleep timer. Occasionally, you can also get a built-in speaker or remote control with your star projector. No matter their features, these lights are the best way to enjoy the magic of starry nights in a dark room, without ever stepping outside.

Are star projectors good for sleep?

Yes! Star projectors may be able to help you sleep. That’s because:

• Star projectors are relaxing. Green stars can be especially good for relaxation. That’s because green light can react with melanopsin, a sleep hormone the body produces naturally. And, of course, getting great sleep regularly helps you stay relaxed, which is key to falling asleep. It’s a beautiful cycle that the transcendental sights of colorful stars can accelerate.
• The right light can put you in a good mood. Imagine being angry or stressed come bedtime. That’s no way to fall asleep – you’ll probably wind up tossing and turning instead. Blue stars can help, as blue light can provide calming effects during highly stressful moments. If your star projector can shine in blue, you might have an easier time mentally transporting yourself to dreamland without all that rolling around.
• Colors can influence your mindset. If your star projector can shine red stars, then you might be in luck. Red light is correlated with better sleep, though the reasons underlying this connection are up for debate. The working theory is that red light’s long wavelength doesn’t stimulate the eyes. This lack of stimulation can lessen the chances that something will keep your brain awake even when your body needs rest.

The best star projectors for sleep

Remember when you were a kid and counting sheep helped you fall asleep? Now, you can do the same thing with stars instead. Starry lights, galaxy projectors, and aurora projectors all fall under the star projector umbrella. You’ll find each of these categories represented in the below star projector best picks.

1. StarPort Laser USB

This starry light is as simple as it gets – it’s basically a set of lasers on the end of a flexible USB cable. And thanks to the StarPort Laser USB, you can take great sleep with you wherever you go.

But why is this star projector good for sleep, you ask? For starters, it comes in red, blue, or green, all colors with the potential sleep-enhancing effects named above. It’s also the easiest to set up right next to your bed – just connect the USB cable to a wall charger, then plug it in. You’ll instantly see hundreds of tiny laser stars, and you can bend the cable to point the stars at your walls or ceiling. It’s the easiest way to transform your space and mind for better sleep.

Here’s what our customers have to say about StarPort:

• “Put it in my bedroom, just love ...so calming and seems like living in a fantasy world :)”—Mughees B., 09/15/2021
• “This adds such a cool effect to my dorm room. This would also be great for small kids to pretend to look at stars. I got the blue light, and it has such a relaxing effect and is a great way to wind down before bed.”—Erika N., 09/11/2021
• “I ordered 4 of these, and would still order more. They’re adorable, extremely easy to use, and a great price!”—Chelsea H., 08/12/2021

StarPort USB Light

$19.99

One tiny light. Thousands of stars!

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2. BlissBulb

Imagine swapping out your typical overhead lights for starry skies. That might make getting to sleep a lot easier. And it’s 100% possible with the BlissBulb, which fits in all standard light bulb sockets. Use it in ceiling fixtures for a top-down starry sky effect. Add it to your favorite floor or table lamp to see your ceiling in a whole new light.

The BlissBulb can project red or green stationary stars, both of which are sleep friendly colors. Get ready for your most wonderful night of sleep in ages.

Here’s what customers say about the BlissBulb:

• “My nephew sometimes has a hard time sleeping in his own room, and also has trouble falling/staying asleep. This light bulb works wonders! He thinks it’s so cool, and it also helps calm him down. He sleeps in his own room & sleeps through the night more often now!”—Rachel V., 09/06/2021
• “Love it!!! I left it on all night (last night), it makes my ceiling looks cute and somehow, someway makes me fall asleep faster.”—Laura C., 06/27/2021
• “My boys use it as a night light; it’s great.”—family, 06/09/2021

BlissBulb Laser LightBulb

$14.99

Transforming your world is as easy as changing a lightbulb.

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3. Ark Ambient Aurora Light

The Ark Ambient Aurora Light projects a gently oscillating aurora against a backdrop for a truly stunning sight. Since it shines in both blue and green, it produces two potentially relaxing colors, making it the ultimate aurora night light projector. It also has adjustable brightness, an auto six-hour shut-off timer, and a rotating arc design so you can see your room on your own terms. And then, you can fall asleep more easily.

To use the Ark, just plug it in near your bed, then place it on your nightstand and turn it on. You can then adjust its brightness and effects with just the push of a button, and the base is super simple to adjust as well. There’s never been an easier way to see the northern lights – and get some shut-eye – right from the comforts of home.

Ark owners have this to say about it:

• “This skylight produces beautiful visuals and is nothing like I’ve ever seen. With the adjustable brightness and visual settings it’s easy to change the tone of the room. No noise whatsoever.”—Chelsea M., 03/09/2021
• “Overall, a fantastic product that is portable, impressive, and perfect for setting a calm relaxing mood in any room.”—Dan, 12/15/2020
• “Wonderful, simple to install, love the soothing atmosphere it creates in the room.” —Anonymous, 06/28/2021

ARK Aurora Light

$69.99 $49.99

Transcend reality with a moving abstract aurora.

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4. Sky Lite Laser Galaxy Projector

With the beloved BlissLights Sky Lite laser projector, you can project a universe or moving blue or green laser stars against wondrous blue nebula clouds. The colors themselves are great for sleep, and the calm of watching a brilliant nighttime sky as it gently moves can get you really sleepy. The Sky Lite includes several adjustable brightness settings, light effects, and an auto six-hour timer. This way, you can shine just the amount of light you need for sleep.

The Sky Lite works just like the Ark – plug it in, place it bedside, then see new worlds with the push of a button. Here’s why customers (and TikTokkers) love it:

• “I have given this gorgeous nightlight for 3 different loved ones. It’s unique, fun, colorful and relaxing. An unusual gift that people actually like! It’s a great gift for adults and children, you can’t go wrong with this one!”—Angela W., 09/18/2021
• “I [use] this light all the time so I can relax and it does just that.”—Joseph J., 09/15/2021
• “Gorgeous and relaxing lighting. My room feels so chill now”—Danielle, 09/08/2020

Sky Lite Galaxy Projector

$59.99 $49.99

Shine a galaxy of moving stars and a blue nebula cloud.

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5. Sky Lite 2.0: Galaxy Projector (App Control)

The Sky Lite 2.0 takes the best features of the original Sky Lite to the next level. You can connect your Sky Lite 2.0 to the BlissLights mobile app to easily control your nebula colors, brightness levels, effects, and adjustable auto-timer. Its nebula cloud can shine in three colors at once, with sevenmodes to choose from. You can easily find the sleep color combos best for you, and then, you can store your favorite combinations in the BlissLights app for future use.

That’s right – the Sky Lite 2.0 is truly your own in a way no other star projector can be. Plus, you can create your own custom effects and share your creations with others – all it takes is the tap of a screen. No matter how your galaxies look, your stars will always be a sleep-friendly cobalt blue. Take in the sights, then close your eyes – drifting off to another state of mind has never been easier.

Here’s why users love the Sky Lite 2.0:

• “Very nice night light!!”—Aef1990, 09/18/2021
• “The stars are blue, which is amazing because most others use green stars. … really calming… who doesn’t want to stare at the night sky in bed. Especially on those nights where you can’t fall asleep.”—Roberta, 07/20/2021
• “I got this for my son and as soon as we turned it on I felt so relaxed. It’s so magical!”—Samantha, 06/22/2021

Sky Lite 2.0: Galaxy Projector (App Control)

$69.99 $59.99

Shine a galaxy of moving stars and a vibrant multicolor cloud.

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