Putting the best smart speakers where you sleep can help you get more out of them. I have used both the Google Nest Hub and Echo Dots in my bedroom for years. These smart speakers serve as an all-in-one sleep machine that helps me get ready for bed, stay asleep, and wake up ready to start my day.

Since there are no cameras, I can sleep peacefully without having to worry about privacy. It also streamlines routine tasks by building routines, allowing users to activate advanced automation with a schedule or a simple phrase, "I'm awake." Read more about how smart speakers can elevate your bedroom.

Instead of buying a sleep sound machine or searching YouTube for white noise videos and turning off the TV display, I simply have my smart speaker play sleep sounds. There are hundreds to choose from, and once I find the most effective one, I simply tell the smart speaker to play it.

My partner can't sleep without green noise, but by having Alexa play green noise for 30 minutes, we were able to shave about 2 minutes off our nightly routine. No more opening the app, setting a timer, and turning off the display. In addition to white noise, I can also listen to my favorite music or podcasts.

Google's latest Nest Hub doesn't have a camera, making it the perfect smart display to keep in your bedroom. Its Soli radar technology tracks your movements while you sleep, and the microphone listens for breathing disturbances. This wakes you up with accurate reports, and you don't have to wear anything while you sleep, which is a big plus.

Using the "Routines" section of the Smart Home app, you can control all of your best smart home devices using one phrase as a trigger. For example, saying "good night" to a smart speaker can lower the temperature on a smart thermostat, turn off a smart light, lock a door, or activate a security camera. When your bedroom is comfortable and safe, you can easily get a good night's sleep.

Learn how to use Alexa routines to stop your dog from barking or lull your baby to sleep when he or she is crying.

For a bedtime pick-me-up, have your smart speaker read out a variety of books and articles, from bedtime stories to exercise and meditation guides. This will help you fall asleep easier and stay asleep throughout the night.

Customize and schedule your Smart Speaker to wake you up with a morning briefing to get your day started. You can include calendar events, important e-mails, commute times, weather, and more, and the smart assistant will read these information aloud to you. Once the briefing is over, you can also activate any connected smart device. For example, you can turn the TV to the news channel or let the coffee maker brew coffee.