NO. Nautica Home uses ‘whisper quiet’ air pump technology. Once you set your Comfort Index to the precise level of comfort and support you prefer, the airtight, RF welded air chambers will maintain that pressure throughout the night. You really can set it and forget it! The Nautica Home pump does not need to turn on and off as you are trying to sleep to maintain pressure.
Sleep Number promotes ‘responsive air technology’ that monitors your movements throughout the night. When you first get in bed it takes a pressure reading, then rechecks once an hour throughout the night. Responsive Air will adjust the bed as you sleep, automatically turning on and off the pump in the middle of the night. Research indicates that any type of non-consistent motion, noise, or other subtle changes while you sleep will often interrupt the deep sleep stage that your body needs.