I sleep on an adjustable bed frame that has a massage function and a zero gravity setting — and yes, it's a game changer

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180 degrees isn't always the ideal angle for you to get your best night's sleep.
Luckily, with the Nectar adjustable bed frame, you don't have to lie entirely horizontally when you lie down to go to bed.
This new bed frame allows you to decide for yourself what angle works best for your nightly repose, whether that's entirely supine, or with your legs or back just a little bit elevated.
While the bed frame works best with its companion Nectar mattress (which you can learn more about in our buying guide to the best mattresses for side sleepers), it can also play nice with the mattress that you have at home (provided it's flexible enough to do a little bit of bending).
Right now through Cyber Monday, Nectar is offering a deal on its mattress. Take $125 off any size mattress and get two free pillows with your purchase.

If you've ever fallen asleep in your favorite recliner, or sometimes prefer the comfort of your easy chair to your own mattress, you know that 180 degrees isn't always ideal. But instead of banishing yourself to the cramped space of an armchair, you can in fact return to the luxury of space available in your king-sized bed, all while maintaining control over the angles at which you catch some z's. And it's all thanks to Nectar, the bed-in-a-box brand that isn't just delivering comfortable mattresses, but also adjustable bed frames.

I've slept on my fair share of so-called smart mattresses, and was never particularly impressed. Sure, they'll tell you how much sleep you got during the night, or purport to have self-adjusting temperature settings for those of us who sleep a bit too hot or too cold, but at the end of the day, even the best smart mattress is naught more than a comfortable mattress. But smart bed frames are an entirely different story, and the Nectar is certainly at the top of its game.

First and foremost, I was impressed by how quickly the bed frame was delivered, and more importantly, how quickly it could be set up. All I had to do was screw in the legs — as Nectar promised, there were no tools necessary. The frame isn't the most elaborate of designs (which is a good thing, I should say), and is simple enough to fit with just about any aesthetic. When paired with my pine-colored bedroom furniture, the dark grey frame and its six black legs seemed to blend right in.

But once everything is set up, then you really get to experience the magic that is an adjustable bed frame. While you may think that being able to control the angle of your bed with a remote will make you feel like you're sleeping in a hospital (trust me, that was my fear, too), you'll soon find that you're the most pampered patient around.

The Nectar bed frame is controlled by an easy-to-use remote control that lifts the head region, the foot area, or both, simultaneously. You can either manually select how far up (or down) you want to go, or opt for one of Nectar's presets. There's an anti-snore button that raises your torso quite a bit and slightly elevates your legs, and purports to help you sleep more quietly. While I can't vouch for whether or not this works for snorers, it is a remarkably comfortable position to sleep in regardless.

There's also a TV button, which won't control your television set, but will adjust you to the perfect reclining position for watching your favorite shows. Or, if you'd prefer to simulate what it's like to sleep in a zero gravity setting, you can push the ZG button on the top right of the remote. I wasn't a huge fan of this particular setting (it elevates your legs way up), but hey, to each her own.

The Nectar remote also comes with three memory buttons that allow you to program your own perfect sleeping positions. Just manually adjust the bed to your liking, and have the remote remember it by pressing either M1, M2, or M3.

But as wonderful as adjusting my bed was, there was truly nothing better than lying down and getting my bed frame to give me a massage.

With the Nectar's three-zone massage, getting into bed is synonymous with going to the spa — sort of. It's not the most comprehensive or intense massage you've ever received, but if you're just looking to wind down after a long day, or need a little bit of help falling asleep, the Nectar's massage function does its job. You can choose to focus on your head region or your feet, and the vibrations of the bed certainly helped me relax at day's end.

The bed frame also comes with a couple of additional tech-forward features.

For example, on the right side of the frame are two USB ports, so you can charge your smartphone without having to find a plug on the wall. And atop the remote is a handy little flashlight, so if you need to find your way to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you won't have to flip on every light switch in your room or the hallway.

If you're curious about the Nectar but not entirely convinced that you need an adjustable frame, not to worry. The frame ships for free and comes with a 100-day refund policy (with free shipping on the way back, too). But honestly, if sleeping is believing, it's hard for me to find a reason to send this bed frame back.