Apple Watch 3: Sleep Tracking Explained

The Apple Watch Series 3 can track sleep using the Sleep app. Users can set up a sleep schedule on their iPhone in the Health app, including sleep goals and a wind-down period. The watch will then track the duration of sleep and breathing patterns, providing a rough idea of sleep quality. However, it does not provide detailed sleep stage data like REM sleep, which is available on newer Apple Watch models with watchOS 9 or later.

How to set up sleep tracking on Apple Watch 3

To set up sleep tracking on your Apple Watch 3, you will need to pair it with your iPhone and make sure it has WatchOS 8 or later.

Firstly, ensure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before you go to bed. You can turn on Charging Reminders so that your Watch will notify you to charge it before bedtime if your battery is low.

Next, open the Health app on your iPhone. Tap 'Get Started' under 'Set Up Sleep', then tap 'Next'. Here, you can set a sleep goal (the number of hours you want to sleep for), your bedtime and wake-up times, and Sleep Focus. Sleep Focus reduces distractions on your iPhone and Apple Watch by simplifying your Lock Screen and turning on Sleep Focus at your scheduled bedtime.

You can also set up Wind Down, which gives you a bedtime reminder and turns on Sleep Focus. To do this, open the Health app, 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.

Now, you can set up sleep tracking on your Apple Watch. In the Watch app on your iPhone, tap the ''My Watch' tab, then tap 'Sleep'. Then, tap ''Track Sleep with Apple Watch' to turn on this setting. Make sure Wrist Detection is turned on if you have a passcode.

Finally, wear your Apple Watch to bed! It will use your sleep schedule or Sleep Focus to know when you might be sleeping. During this time, it uses your movements and your phone use to detect whether you are sleeping and to estimate your sleep stages.

You can view your sleep data by scrolling down from the main watch face and tapping the Sleep card in your Smart Stack. This will open the Sleep app, where you can view your sleep stages, time asleep, last 14 days' sleep, and your sleep schedule settings. You can also view this information in the Sleep section of the Health app on your iPhone.

How to view sleep data on Apple Watch 3

To view your sleep data on your Apple Watch Series 3, you must first ensure that your watch has sleep tracking enabled. To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap the My Watch tab. Then, tap Sleep and ensure that the Track Sleep with Apple Watch toggle is turned on.

Once sleep tracking is enabled, you must wear your Apple Watch to bed each night to track your sleep. It is recommended that you wear your watch for at least one hour each night to ensure that your graph shows data. Additionally, your watch should be charged to at least 30% before bed to ensure that it does not run out of battery during the night, as this will prevent your watch from tracking your sleep.

To view your sleep data, open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. You can then turn the Digital Crown to view your Sleep Stages data, Time Asleep, and your Sleep Duration for the last 14 days. You can also view your sleep data on your iPhone by opening the Health app and tapping Browse at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap Sleep to view your sleep history.

How to set sleep goals on Apple Watch 3

To set sleep goals on your Apple Watch 3, you must first pair it with your iPhone. You can then set up sleep tracking on your Apple Watch by opening the Health app on your iPhone and tapping "Get Started" under "Set Up Sleep". Next, tap "Next".

Under "Sleep Goals", set the number of hours you would like to sleep. You can also adjust your bedtime and wake-up times in your Sleep Schedule to ensure you're getting enough sleep to hit your goal. You can also turn Sleep Focus on or off, which reduces distractions before you go to bed and protects your sleep after you're in bed.

After setting up sleep tracking, wear your Apple Watch to bed to track your sleep. Make sure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before you go to bed with Sleep Tracking turned on.

You can view your sleep history by opening the Sleep app on your Apple Watch and turning the Digital Crown to view your Sleep Stages data, Time Asleep, and your Sleep Duration for the last 14 days.

How to set up sleep schedules on Apple Watch 3

To set up sleep schedules on your Apple Watch 3, you must first pair it with your iPhone. Then, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down and select "Sleep".

Tap "Sleep Schedule" under "Your Schedule". If Sleep Schedule is off, tap the switch to toggle it to the green ON position. Under "Full Schedule", tap "Set Your First Schedule". Tap any of the blue circles under "Days Active" to disable the Sleep Schedule on any days of the week. Using your finger, drag the ends of the sleep block to extend it around the clock graphic.

Tap the days you want to set the sleep schedule for, then tap the left arrow in the upper-left corner to save your changes. Tap the time under "Wake Up" or "Bedtime". Tap the hour or minute and turn the Digital Crown to adjust the time. Then, tap the checkmark to save.

Tap "Alarm" to turn on an alarm and adjust your alarm sound, volume, and haptics. Tap "Done" to save your changes. You can also turn off your sleep schedule as needed.

How to enable sleep mode on Apple Watch 3

To enable sleep mode on your Apple Watch 3, you must first set up sleep tracking. Here is a step-by-step guide:

Set Up Sleep Tracking:

• Ensure that your Apple Watch 3 is paired with your iPhone. This option is available during setup, but if you have already set up your Apple Watch, you can still turn on sleep tracking later.
• Open the Health app on your iPhone.
• Tap "Get Started" under "Set Up Sleep," then tap "Next."
• Set your sleep goals by inputting the number of hours you would like to sleep.
• Set your bedtime and wake-up times.
• Turn on Sleep Focus to reduce distractions before your scheduled bedtime. You can also give certain people or apps permission to notify you.
• Wear your Apple Watch to bed to track your sleep. Make sure your watch is charged to at least 30% before bed.

Enable Sleep Mode:

• From the Clock screen, press the Digital Crown/Home button.
• Select the Sleep app. If it is your first time using the Sleep app, review the Sleep app prompt and select "Next."
• To turn on Sleep Mode, swipe up from the Clock screen.
• Scroll to and select the Do Not Disturb icon, then select Sleep.
• Sleep Mode will turn off the Watch's display and lock it so it won't disturb you while you sleep.

Once Sleep Mode is enabled and you wear your Apple Watch to bed, it will automatically track your sleep and send the data to the Health app on your iPhone. You can then view your sleep history, sleep stages, and trends in the Health app.

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