The partnership embeds Calm’s meditation and mindfulness content directly into Ozlo’s sleep-optimizing earbuds experience
Ozlo and Calm have unveiled a co-branded edition of Ozlo’s Sleepbuds, introducing a “calm blue” colorway and a deeper integration between Ozlo’s sleep-focused audio technology and Calm’s established content ecosystem. The collaboration brings together two companies that have carved out distinct roles in the broader sleep landscape.
Ozlo, founded in 2022 by former Bose engineers, centers its product line around noise masking, biometric sleep detection, and discreet audio designed for uninterrupted rest. Its Sleepbuds are purpose-built for nighttime wear, aiming to reduce disturbances rather than serve as multifunctional earbuds.
Calm has become one of the most widely used sleep and mindfulness platforms globally, with more than 180 million app downloads and a library that includes Sleep Stories, soundscapes and meditation programs available in multiple languages.
The Calm x Ozlo Sleepbuds combine these approaches by embedding Calm’s content directly into the Sleepbuds experience. Offerings include sound masking to limit disruptions, paired with structured content meant to ease users into sleep and keep them asleep.
“We’re shaping the future of sleep through smart, adaptive hardware and world-class sound experiences designed to help you rest deeper and wake restored,” said Ozlo co-founder, CEO and chief technology officer N.B. Patil.
Along with the product launch, Ozlo is offering a one-year Calm subscription, Calm Sleep for iOS users or Calm Premium for Android users, to introduce users to a fuller range of content.
Calm’s chief content officer, Greg Justice, framed the partnership as part of Calm’s continued expansion beyond the mobile app.
“Put simply: sleep is a superpower,” Justice said. “By combining Calm’s trusted content library with Ozlo’s best-in-class sleep tech, we’re enabling people to fall (and stay) asleep more easily, ensuring they wake up refreshed and ready to own the day.”
The launch also fits into a broader pattern for Calm, which has been steadily extending its reach into physical environments and hospitality settings. Earlier this year, Calm partnered with Hilton to integrate curated mindfulness and sleep content into more than 2,400 Connected Room hotels worldwide, giving travelers access to Sleep Stories, soundscapes and guided meditations through their in-room TVs.
Elsewhere in the sleep-optimizing earbuds space, NextSense, a neurotechnology company founded by former Google executive Jonathan “JB” Berent, just raised $16 million in a Series A funding round to bring its EEG-powered “Smartbuds” to market.
