Miya Pearson
The Sleep Cycle app is now accessible through the Apple Watch. The app can be used to track your sleep and set up a sleep schedule to help you meet your sleep goals. The watch can estimate the time spent in each sleep stage, including REM, Core, and Deep sleep. It can also detect when you wake up. The Sleep Cycle app is supported by the Apple Health App, which can help you set a sleep goal and create a customised sleep schedule.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Sleep tracking | Uses motion to detect sleep when worn to bed |
| Battery drain | 10-15% |
| Watch OS version | 7.1 |
| Sleep stages | REM, Core, and Deep |
| Sleep analysis | Available on the phone |
| Sleep schedules | Can be personalized |
| Sleep data | Can be synced with the Health App |
| Sleep Focus | Limits distractions before bedtime |
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What You'll Learn
How to set up Sleep Cycle on Apple Watch
The Sleep Cycle app can be accessed through your Apple Watch. It is a standalone app, meaning you don't need to engage with your phone at all. You can set the alarm on your watch, and it will wake you up at the set time and then transfer the analysis to your phone. The Sleep Cycle app will ask you for permission to sync with the Health App after your 15th night.
To install the Sleep Cycle watch app on your Apple Watch:
- On your Watch app on your iPhone, open the tab ‘My Watch’.
- Scroll down to find the available apps that you can install.
- Install Sleep Cycle.
- Click on “Sleep Cycle” and make sure you have enabled the toggle “Show app on Apple Watch”.
To set up Sleep for the Apple Watch integration, you must complete steps in both the Apple Health app and the Apple Watch app. To set up Sleep on your Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on your phone > Sleep > Track Sleep with Apple Watch. You can also set up Use Schedule for Sleep Focus so that Sleep Focus automatically turns on/off based on your sleep schedule.
To set up a sleep schedule:
- Open the Health app on your iPhone.
- Tap Get Started under Set Up Sleep, then tap Next.
- Set the number of hours you'd like to spend asleep.
- Set your bedtime and wake-up times.
- To reduce distractions, you can simplify your Lock Screen and turn on Sleep Focus at your scheduled bedtime.
- Tap Edit under the sleep schedule in Next.
- Drag the curved slider to set Bedtime and Wake Up times. The slider turns orange if the schedule does not meet your sleep goal.
- Tap Alarm to turn on the alarm and adjust your alarm sound, volume, and haptics.
- Tap Done to save your changes.
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How to view sleep analysis on Apple Watch
To view your sleep analysis on the Apple Watch, you need to first ensure that you have enabled Sleep Tracking. This can be done during the initial setup of the watch, or you can turn it on later. To turn it on later, go to the Health app on your iPhone, tap Browse, tap Sleep, then tap Get Started (below Set Up Sleep).
Once Sleep Tracking is enabled, you must wear your Apple Watch for at least 1 hour each night. If you don't wear your Apple Watch to sleep, your graph might not show any data.
To view your sleep history, open the Health app on your iPhone or iPad. If you're on your iPhone, tap Browse at the bottom of the screen. If you're on your iPad, tap the sidebar to open it. Tap Sleep. If you have Sleep saved as a favourite, you can access it from the Summary page in the Health app. The bar graph is set to daily by default. Tap W at the top of the chart to view your sleep history for the past week, M for the past month, or 6M for the past 6 months. Tap Show More Sleep Data and select a category to review additional sleep details. You can view the time and percentage you spent Awake or in REM, Core, or Deep sleep.
You can also view your recent sleep data on your Apple Watch. Open the Sleep app on your watch, then turn the Digital Crown to view your Sleep Stages data, Time Asleep, and your Sleep Duration for the last 14 days.
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How to sync Apple Health app with Sleep Cycle
The Sleep Cycle app can be accessed through your Apple Watch and iPhone. The app will track your sleep when you fall asleep with the Apple Watch. You will need to activate the alarm if you want to be woken up at a specific time. The auto-sleep tracker will ensure that your sleep is tracked and the analysis is available on your phone, even if you forget to activate the app. The Sleep Cycle app will ask you for permission to sync with the Health App after your 15th night.
To sync the Apple Health app with Sleep Cycle, follow these steps:
- On your phone, go to Apple Health > Source > Sleep Cycle > Allow Sleep Cycle to read data.
- Also, go to Sleep Cycle > Profile > More > Apple Health > Connect.
- Note that Sleep Cycle only exports sleep data into Apple Health and does not import sleep data from them. The only data imported are steps, heart rate, and temperature.
- You can also install the Sleep Cycle watch app on your Apple Watch. Open the Watch app on your iPhone, scroll down to find the available apps, and install Sleep Cycle.
- Ensure that you have enabled the toggle "Show app on Apple Watch."
Now you have the Sleep Cycle watch app available on your Apple Watch, which will sync with the Apple Health app.
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How does Apple Watch track sleep
The Apple Watch uses motion and heart rate sensors to track sleep. It provides data on sleep duration, sleep stages, heart rate, and respiratory rate. The watch uses an algorithm developed through machine learning to analyze the information according to parameters from clinical sleep studies. This data can help wearers understand and improve their sleep patterns.
To track sleep, the Apple Watch must be enabled, and users must wear it for at least one hour each night. The watch will then automatically measure and record the number of times the wearer breathes in a minute. This information is added to the Health app on the user's iPhone, where it can be viewed along with the amount of sleep, time spent in each sleep stage, and the sleep average over the last 14 days.
Users can also set up a sleep schedule, including a sleep goal (the number of hours of sleep desired), a bedtime reminder, and a wind-down period before bed that gives a reminder and turns on Sleep Focus to limit distractions. The Sleep Focus feature simplifies the Lock Screen and turns off the watch display to reduce distractions and promote relaxation before the scheduled bedtime.
Additionally, the Apple Watch can track the wearer's breathing rate during sleep, providing further insight into their overall health. However, it is important to note that respiratory rate measurements are not intended for medical use, and consumer sleep tracking products do not diagnose sleep disorders.
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How to set sleep schedules on Apple Watch
The Sleep Cycle app is now available on the Apple Watch. The app can be used independently, without the need for a phone. You can set an alarm on the watch, and it will wake you up and then transfer the analysis to your phone. The Sleep Cycle app will track your sleep when you fall asleep with the Apple Watch on.
To set up sleep schedules on the Apple Watch, you need to ensure that your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before you go to bed. You can set up a sleep goal, which is the number of hours of sleep you want to get. You can also set up a wind-down time, which will give you a bedtime reminder and turn on Sleep Focus, which limits distractions before you go to bed.
To set up a sleep schedule, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap Browse at the bottom of the screen, then tap Sleep. Tap Full Schedule & Options, then tap Wind Down or Sleep Goal under Additional Details. Adjust your time, then tap Wind Down or Sleep Goal to save your changes. Open the Sleep app and tap the sleep-alarm-icon in the upper left. Tap the plus and minus buttons to adjust your time, then tap the left arrow in the upper left to go back and save your changes.
You can also set up multiple sleep schedules, for example, one for weekdays and one for weekends. To do this, go to the Sleep app on your Apple Watch and follow the onscreen instructions. You can also open the Health app on your iPhone, tap Browse, tap Sleep, then tap Get Started (below Set Up Sleep).
To set a new wake-up time, tap the wake-up time, turn the Digital Crown to set a new time, then tap. If you don't want your Apple Watch to wake you, simply turn off the alarm.
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Frequently asked questions
You must complete steps in both the Apple Health app and the Apple Watch app. Ensure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before bed with Sleep Tracking turned on.
The Apple Watch uses your motion to detect sleep when you wear it to bed. It tries to guess, mainly through your movements, when you’re in each stage of sleep.
The Apple Watch differentiates between four sleep states: REM, Core, Deep, and Light.
Core Sleep is another name for light sleep, which scientists also call stages N1-N2.
Yes, Sleep Cycle supports the Apple Health app. After your 15th night, Sleep Cycle will ask for permission to sync with the Health App.
