Dock Pro

Design & Build Quality

The Dock Pro is Sleepme's refined successor to the original ChiliPad, and the improvements are immediately apparent. The control unit — the "dock" — sits beside or under your bed and pumps temperature-controlled water through a thin hydronic pad that lays on top of your mattress, beneath your fitted sheet. The pad itself uses a flexible membrane construction rather than rigid tubes, creating a surface that's barely perceptible when lying on it. At most, you'll notice a very subtle texture through a thin sheet, but it doesn't create pressure points or interfere with your mattress's natural feel.

The dock unit has been slimmed down considerably from earlier ChiliPad models, with a cleaner aesthetic that wouldn't look out of place as a bedroom appliance. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth for app-based control, though it also features physical buttons on the unit for quick adjustments without reaching for your phone. Build quality is solid — the water connections feel secure, and the tubing is durable enough to withstand regular sheet changes and mattress adjustments.

Cooling & Heating Performance

The Dock Pro operates across a 55°F to 115°F range, giving it broad versatility for both aggressive cooling and cozy warming. Reaching target temperature takes roughly 15-20 minutes, which is competitive with other hydronic systems on the market. The cooling is genuinely effective — on a moderate night, the pad will feel distinctly cool to the touch and maintains that temperature consistently throughout the night without cycling or fluctuating noticeably.

In extreme conditions — think a humid summer night with the bedroom at 85°F+ — the system works harder and may not reach its absolute lowest setting, plateauing closer to 68°F. This is a physics limitation shared by all water-based cooling systems, but it's worth noting if you live somewhere with brutal summers and limited AC. For most environments, though, the Dock Pro delivers reliable, meaningful cooling that represents a dramatic improvement over passive solutions like gel-infused foam.

App & Scheduling

The Sleepme app allows you to create detailed temperature schedules that adjust automatically throughout the night — cooler for initial sleep onset, slightly warmer during deep sleep phases, and whatever morning temperature helps you wake naturally. The scheduling feature is simple but effective, and it transforms the Dock Pro from a simple cooling pad into something that works with your natural sleep rhythms. There's no subscription fee required for this functionality, which is a notable advantage over competitors like Eight Sleep.

Noise & Maintenance

The dock produces a low, steady hum during operation — similar in volume and character to a white noise machine. Most users find it unobtrusive or even pleasant, though light sleepers in very quiet rooms may notice it initially. It's definitely quieter than a window AC unit but not silent. Maintenance involves refilling the water reservoir periodically (every few weeks depending on usage), using the recommended distilled water and cleaning solution to prevent mineral buildup. The pad can be wiped down but is not machine washable.

Who Should Buy This

The Dock Pro is the sweet spot between budget cooling solutions and the premium Eight Sleep ecosystem. If you want genuine active temperature control without smart mattress-level investment and without ongoing subscription fees, the Dock Pro delivers excellent value. It's particularly well-suited for anyone who wants to keep their existing mattress untouched — the pad adds almost no height or firmness change. Couples can opt for the dual-zone "WE" configuration with independent docks for each side. The main trade-offs versus Eight Sleep are the absence of sleep tracking and automated temperature adjustments, but if you simply want your bed to be the right temperature, the Dock Pro does that job reliably and affordably.