How far away should I keep my cell phone when I sleep?

3 feet away
Keep your cell phone at least 3 feet away from your bed to limit radio frequency exposure. Turn your cell phone off before you go to bed (if you don’t rely on your phone’s alarm clock) Turn your phone on Airplane Mode.

Is it safe to charge phone next to bed?

Photos from folks who made fell asleep next to charging smartphones show singed sheets and charred mattresses. This is extremely dangerous, as the heat generated during charging doesn’t dissipate. The likely result of this heat building is that the charger itself, or the pillow or bed could catch fire.

Is airplane mode good for your phone?

Airplane mode shuts off many of the battery-draining features, so that your phone performs only the basic functions. This makes it quicker to charge – ideal if you’re in need of a quick battery boost! Turn off your phone before plugging in so that it charges even quicker.

Is it bad to sleep next to your phone while charging?

Experts now warn that sleeping next to a charging phone could be very bad for us. Because batteries heat up when charging, it’s also a major fire risk charging your phone on your bed or under your pillows while you sleep – forget about those brain cells, you’ll burn down the house!

Is it bad to sleep near electronics?

Sounds and blinking lights can cause unwanted awakenings when sleeping next to electronics. The blue light emitted by many devices disrupts the natural production of melatonin, a hormone that facilitates sleep and can throw off your circadian rhythm.

How can we protect ourselves from mobile radiation?

Steps to Reduce Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure

1. Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone.
2. Use speaker mode, head phones, or ear buds to place more distance between your head and the cell phone.
3. Avoid making calls when the signal is weak as this causes cell phones to boost RF transmission power.