On August 1, 2025, the national standard GB/T 45231—2025 Smart Bed, approved and issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of China), was officially implemented. As a key standard in the smart home sector, its enforcement marks a new stage of standardized development for the smart bed industry. Notably, Richmat served as a core co-compiling organization and deeply participated in the formulation of this standard, making vital contributions to industrial progress.Filling the Industry Gap, Leading Standardized Development of the Smart Bed SectorWith rapid technological advancement, smart beds rely on digital technology to realize bed frame adjustment and functional support. They not only improve the convenience of household life, but also offer strong support for healthcare, elderly care and other fields. Nevertheless, the smart bed industry long lacked unified national standards, resulting in uneven product quality and inadequate protection for consumers’ rights and interests.
The release of national standard GB/T 45231—2025 Smart Bed follows the trend of intelligent and age-friendly furniture products. It systematically specifies technical requirements for smart beds for the first time, filling the gap in the industry. Administered and brought under the jurisdiction of the China National Light Industry Council, the standard was drafted by dozens of relevant enterprises including Richmat, Qisheng Technology, Lin’s Home, Sleemon, DeRUCCI and Loctek.
Multi-dimensional Specifications to Ensure Product Safety and Intelligent Performance
he standard regulates smart bed products from multiple dimensions. In terms of safety, it defines requirements for appearance and structure, flame retardancy, limits of harmful substances, mechanical safety, electrical safety and more, delivering comprehensive protection for users.
For instance, strict requirements are set for the stability of bed bodies and frames, sharp edges and maximum noise levels. Meanwhile, smart beds shall be equipped with a child lock or equivalent locking function to prevent injuries caused by accidental folding or height adjustment. Smart beds with heating functions must avoid risks of skin burns or thermal shock to users.
Regarding intelligent features, GB/T 45231—2025 Smart Bed lays out general requirements covering child lock, operating speed and power cutoff, alongside specific rules for information exchange and interactive control. On information security, smart beds must comply with national standards for applications on mobile smart terminals. Information collection, transmission and storage can only be conducted with explicit authorization. Enterprises shall prevent improper use, abuse and leakage of data, and refrain from collecting, transmitting or storing unauthorized sensitive information.
Richmat Leverages Technical Strength to Drive Formulation of Industry Standards
During the development of national standard GB/T 45231—2025 Smart Bed, Richmat, a leading enterprise in the smart home industry, fully leveraged its technical advantages and practical experience. We deeply participated in drafting and discussions, translating years of field experience into industry specifications. Our efforts provide solid support for the standard’s scientificity, practicality and forward-looking nature, laying a foundation for consumers to access safer, smarter and more comfortable sleep solutions.
The implementation of GB/T 45231—2025 Smart Bed offers important criteria for the design, manufacturing, quality inspection and evaluation of smart beds, fostering more standardized, sound and innovative growth across the industry. As a participant in standard-setting, Richmat will continue to capitalize on technological innovation under the guidance of this specification, inject new momentum into the sector, and help elevate the smart home industry to new heights.
