Apple Sleep App: Tracking Your Rem Sleep?

Sleep tracking is a popular feature for those wanting to understand their sleep patterns and improve their overall health. The Sleep app on Apple Watch allows users to create sleep schedules and set sleep goals to meet these goals. When worn to bed, the Apple Watch can estimate the time spent in each sleep stage, including REM sleep, and when the user wakes up. This data is then available to view in the Sleep app, alongside sleep trends over the past 14 days.

Third-party apps are also available to track sleep, including REM sleep, and provide additional features such as white noise, nature sounds, and sleep education.

How to enable Apple Sleep Tracking on iPhone

To enable Apple Sleep Tracking on your iPhone, you need to ensure you have an iPhone with the latest version of iOS and an Apple Watch with the latest version of watchOS.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to enable Apple Sleep Tracking on your iPhone:

• Open the Health app on your iPhone.
• Tap "Get Started" under "Set Up Sleep", then tap "Next".
• Follow the on-screen prompts to establish your sleep goals, bedtime, and wake-up times, and Sleep Focus.
• Pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone.
• Wear your Apple Watch to bed, ensuring it is charged to at least 30% before sleep.
• Make sure to wear your Apple Watch for at least 1 hour each night to receive accurate sleep data.

Once you have enabled sleep tracking, you can view your sleep history and receive insights into your sleep patterns. You can access this information through the Health app on your iPhone or the Sleep app on your Apple Watch.

How to enable Sleep Tracking on Apple Watch

To enable sleep tracking on your Apple Watch, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• An iPhone with the latest version of iOS.
• An Apple Watch with the latest version of watchOS (at least watchOS 7 on a Series 3 or newer, SE, or Ultra).

Once you have ensured your devices are updated, follow these steps:

• Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
• Open My Watch and select Sleep.
• Tap "Use this Watch for Sleep" to enable the feature.
• Ensure the switches next to "Track Sleep with Apple Watch" and "Charging Reminders" are turned on.
• Set up your sleep schedule by going to Settings > Focus > Sleep. Here, you can set up the Focus mode and wind-down time.
• In the "Allow Notifications" section, customise which contacts and apps can reach you or send notifications while you sleep.
• Set up the screen that will appear during the night by going to the "Customize Screens" section. This will minimise distractions if you wake up and look at your watch or phone.
• Under "Schedule", select a wind-down time, bedtime, and wake-up time (with or without an alarm).
• Set up Focus filters to determine how your device behaves when you're asleep.
• Review and tweak your sleep schedule from the Health app. Open the Health app, tap Browse, and select Sleep. Here, you can edit your schedule and tap Done when finished.
• For additional options, tap "Full Schedule & Options". You can set a permanent schedule based on different days, change the wind-down time, and indicate your sleep goal.
• You can also modify your sleep schedule directly from your Apple Watch. Open the Sleep app and tap the schedule to change the wake-up time, turn on an alarm, or adjust your bedtime.
• Tap "Full Schedule" from the main screen to turn off your Sleep Schedule for specific nights or all nights. Here, you can add a schedule, change your sleep goal, or adjust your wind-down time.
• Wear your Apple Watch to bed, and it will start tracking your sleep!

How to edit Sleep Schedule on iPhone

The Sleep app on Apple Watch allows you to create sleep schedules to help you meet your sleep goals. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to edit your Sleep Schedule on your iPhone:

Step 1: Open the Health App

The Health app can be found on your iPhone's home screen. Tap on the app to open it.

Step 2: Tap "Browse"

Once you have opened the Health app, locate and tap the "Browse" tab at the bottom of the screen. This will allow you to access various health-related features, including sleep tracking.

Step 3: Tap "Sleep"

After tapping "Browse," you will see a list of different health categories. Find and select "Sleep" from this list. This will bring up the Sleep settings and options.

Step 4: Tap "Full Schedule & Options"

In the Sleep section, scroll down until you see "Your Schedule." Here, you will find the option to tap "Full Schedule & Options." This will allow you to view and edit your current sleep schedule.

Step 5: Edit Your Schedule

At this point, you have the option to edit your sleep schedule. You can change the days for your schedule, adjust your bedtime and wake-up times, and set alarm options.

Step 6: Tap "Add" or "Done"

If you are adding a new sleep schedule, tap "Add" to save it. If you are editing an existing schedule, tap "Done" to save your changes.

Additional Tips:

• You can also edit your sleep schedule directly from the Clock app by tapping the Alarm tab and adjusting the Bed and Alarm icons.
• Remember that any changes you make will apply to all future days unless you specify a temporary change for the Next Wake Up Only.
• You can also edit your sleep schedule on your Apple Watch by opening the Sleep app and making the necessary adjustments.

How to edit Sleep Schedule on Apple Watch

The Sleep app on the Apple Watch can help you establish a more regular bedtime routine and help you get a better night's sleep. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to edit your sleep schedule on your Apple Watch:

How to edit your sleep schedule on Apple Watch:

• Launch the Sleep app on your Apple Watch.
• Tap the sleep schedule you want to edit.
• Tap the wake-up time to adjust the time you want to wake up.
• Tap the Alarm On/Off switch to toggle the alarm on or off. When the switch is green, the alarm will be on.
• Tap Sounds & Haptics to change your alarm's sound.
• Tap the sound you want.
• Tap the bedtime time to adjust what time you want to go to bed.
• Tap back to return to the main Sleep menu.

You can use these steps to edit your sleep schedule whenever and as many times as you want.

How to turn off your sleep schedule on Apple Watch:

• Launch the Sleep app on your Apple Watch.
• Tap the Sleep Schedule On/Off switch. When the switch is gray, your sleep schedule will be disabled.

Additional Tips:

• Make sure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before bed with Sleep Tracking enabled.
• Wear your Apple Watch to sleep for at least 1 hour.
• You can also edit your sleep schedule on your iPhone using the Health app.

How to view Sleep Data on iPhone and Apple Watch

To view your sleep data on your iPhone, open the Health app and tap Browse at the bottom of the screen. Tap Sleep, and you will see a bar graph of your sleep history. You can view this data in daily, weekly, monthly, or six-monthly intervals. Tap Show More Sleep Data to review additional details, such as the average time spent in each sleep stage (REM, Core, or Deep sleep), your Sleep Goal, Time Asleep, Heart Rate, and Respiratory Rate.

To view your sleep data on your Apple Watch, open the Sleep app. Here, you can see the amount of sleep you got the previous night, the time spent in each sleep stage, and your sleep average over the last 14 days. You can turn the Digital Crown to view your Sleep Stages data, Time Asleep, and Sleep Duration.

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