Getting to Know the Dreamstation 2

The Philips Respironics DreamStation 2 is a compact auto-CPAP machine launched in 2021, but it is no longer sold new in the United States. Philips stopped selling CPAP and BiPAP devices in the US and, under a 2024 consent decree, will not resume selling new ones until it meets federal requirements [4][5]. This guide explains what the DreamStation 2 is, clears up the recall confusion, and points you to the machines you can actually buy and get supported today.

Is the DreamStation 2 Still Available?

Short answer: not new, in the US. Philips voluntarily stopped selling CPAP and BiPAP devices in the US in 2021, and the 2024 consent decree means it will not resume selling new CPAP or BiPAP devices in the US until federal requirements are met (announced January 2024; the court entered the decree in April 2024) [4][5]. Sleeplay no longer carries it.

Was the DreamStation 2 recalled?

This is the part most people get tangled up in. The widely publicized June 2021 Philips recall was over the PE-PUR sound-abatement foam in the first-generation DreamStation family (the original DreamStation, DreamStation ASV, Go, and ST/AVAPS): that foam could degrade and release particles or gases [1][2]. The DreamStation 2 was not on that recall list: it is the replacement device Philips built with a different, silicone sound-abatement foam [3]. So the DreamStation 2 itself was not recalled, but you still cannot buy one new in the US because of the consent decree above.

If you are researching the DreamStation 2 because your original DreamStation was recalled, the practical path today is a currently sold machine (see below), not a used or grey-market DreamStation 2, which comes with no warranty or manufacturer support.

What the DreamStation 2 Is

When Philips launched it in 2021, the DreamStation 2 was a full redesign of the original DreamStation. Philips described it at launch as about 29% smaller and 32% lighter than the original, with a matte-black look meant to blend into a nightstand. The headline changes:

• Integrated heated humidifier: built into the machine rather than a removable add-on, which makes the unit more compact (you cannot detach it for a dry, no-humidity night).
• Color touchscreen: replaces knobs and buttons for setup and adjustments.
• Ramp Plus: set a comfortable starting pressure that then rises automatically, with ramp time adjustable in 15-minute steps from 15 to 45 minutes [6].
• C-Flex pressure relief: eases the exhalation part of each breath for people who find fixed pressure hard to breathe out against [6].
• DreamMapper app + connectivity: Bluetooth plus a built-in cellular modem send your nightly data to the DreamMapper app [6].

Here is the DreamStation 2 at a glance:

When Sleeplay carried the DreamStation 2, it ran quietly (something our team and real-world reviewers both noted) and shipped with a two-year Philips warranty. The box included a power cord, a reusable pollen filter and a disposable ultra-fine filter, the water chamber, tubing, the DreamMapper setup, a user manual, and a carrying case; a heated tube was an optional extra.

For a closer look, our team reviewed the machine on video:

What to Buy Instead of a DreamStation 2

Because the DreamStation 2 is not sold new in the US, the practical choices are machines you can buy today and get warrantied and supported. Our recommendations, all currently sold ResMed auto-adjusting machines:

• Best overall: the ResMed AirSense 11 AutoSet, ResMed's current flagship, with the myAir setup app and a built-in humidifier.
• Best value: the ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet, the proven prior generation.
• For travel: the ResMed AirMini, the smallest option for the road.

Browse all auto-adjusting CPAP machines, or read our head-to-head, the AirSense 11 vs DreamStation 2 comparison, for exactly how the two stack up. If you are still choosing between fixed and auto pressure, our APAP vs CPAP guide breaks it down, and OSA explains the condition these machines treat.

Final Thoughts

The DreamStation 2 was a genuinely well-designed machine: compact, quiet, and easy to use. But for a US shopper today the deciding factor is not a feature, it is availability, since Philips is not selling new CPAP or BiPAP devices in the US [4][5]. If you own a serviced DreamStation 2, this overview helps you understand it; if you are buying, a currently sold, supported machine like the AirSense 11 is the safer choice. Our sleep specialists can help you match one to your prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the DreamStation 2 discontinued?

For new purchases in the US, effectively yes. Philips stopped selling CPAP and BiPAP devices in the US in 2021 and, under a 2024 consent decree, will not resume selling new ones until federal requirements are met. Sleeplay no longer carries it.

Was the DreamStation 2 recalled?

No. The June 2021 PE-PUR foam recall covered the first-generation DreamStation family, not the DreamStation 2. The DreamStation 2 is the replacement device, built with a different silicone sound-abatement foam.

Is Philips still selling CPAP machines in the US?

No. Philips Respironics stopped selling CPAP and BiPAP devices in the US in 2021 and, under a 2024 consent decree, will not resume selling new CPAP or BiPAP devices in the US until federal requirements are met.

What should I buy instead of a DreamStation 2?

Currently sold ResMed machines are the practical choice: the AirSense 11 AutoSet (flagship), the AirSense 10 AutoSet (best value), or the AirMini for travel. All are auto-adjusting, warrantied, and supported.

What were the main features of the DreamStation 2?

A 2021 redesign about 29% smaller and 32% lighter than the original, with an integrated heated humidifier, color touchscreen, Ramp Plus comfort pressure, C-Flex exhalation relief, and the DreamMapper app with Bluetooth and a cellular modem.

Is the DreamStation 2 an auto CPAP?

Yes, it was available as the DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced, which auto-adjusts pressure through the night, as well as a fixed-pressure CPAP version. It is no longer sold new in the US.

References

1. FDA: Philips recall notification, PE-PUR foam (June 2021)
2. FDA: list of recalled Philips CPAP/BiPAP/ventilator devices
3. Philips: silicone sound-abatement foam in the DreamStation 2 (replacement device)
4. Philips: consent decree, will not resume US CPAP/BiPAP sales (Jan 2024)
5. FDA: federal court enters consent decree against Philips Respironics (April 2024)
6. Philips DreamStation 2 Auto CPAP Advanced datasheet (specs)