Evie Summers
The iPhone's sleep monitor helps users construct a clearer picture of their sleep patterns. It can be used in conjunction with an Apple Watch or as a standalone app on the iPhone. The Health app on the iPhone can be used to set up sleep goals, bedtimes, and wake-up times. It also allows users to activate 'Do Not Disturb' mode and wind-down shortcuts to help them relax before bed. The Sleep app on the Apple Watch can be used to track sleep and add sleep data to the Health app on the iPhone. Third-party apps like Sleep Cycle can also be used to track sleep and provide additional features like sleep stories and meditations.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Sleep tracking | Health app |
| Sleep tracking with | Apple Watch |
| Sleep tracking without | No wearables or gadgets |
| Sleep tracking with Apple Watch | Apple Watch Series 3 or later with watchOS 8 |
| Sleep tracking with Apple Watch | Tracks sleep and adds data to Health app |
| Sleep tracking without Apple Watch | Sleep Cycle app |
| Sleep tracking with Health app | Set sleep goals, bedtime, wake-up times, sleep mode, wind-down shortcuts |
| Sleep tracking with Health app | View sleep history by week or month |
| Sleep tracking with Health app | View sleep data for a day |
| Sleep tracking with Health app | Manually add sleep data |
| Sleep tracking with Health app | Get cumulative sleep data |
| Sleep tracking with Health app | View sleep duration details |
| Sleep tracking with Health app | View sleep stages |
| Sleep tracking with Health app | View heart rate and respiratory rate |
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What You'll Learn
Using the Health app to track sleep
The Health app on iPhone can help you set a sleep goal and create a customised sleep schedule. To get started, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap "Get Started" under "Set Up Sleep". You can then set the number of hours you would like to sleep, your bedtime, and wake-up times. You can also set your Sleep Mode and Wind Down Shortcuts.
If you have an Apple Watch, you can track your sleep by wearing it to bed. Make sure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before bed and enable Sleep Tracking. When you wear your Apple Watch to sleep, it will automatically measure and record your sleep data, including your respiratory rate.
To view your sleep history, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen. Tap "Sleep" and you will see a bar graph representing your sleep history for the past week. You can also view your sleep data by week or month by tapping "W" at the top of the chart. Tap "Show More Sleep Data" to see additional details, such as the time spent in each sleep stage, sleep duration, and comparisons with your heart rate and respiratory rate.
You can also adjust your wind-down and sleep goals as needed. Tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" under "Additional Details" to make changes. Tap the plus and minus buttons to adjust your time and save your changes.
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Setting sleep goals
Step 1: Open the Health App
Open the Health app on your iPhone and tap Browse at the bottom of the screen. If you can't see the Browse tab, tap the Summary tab in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Access Sleep Options
Tap Sleep to access sleep options. If you have Sleep saved to your Favourites list, you can access it from the Summary page in the Health app.
Step 3: Set Up Sleep
If you are using the Sleep feature for the first time, tap Get Started under "Set Up Sleep", and then tap Next. If you have used the feature before, skip this step.
Step 4: Set Sleep Goals
Under Sleep Goals, set the number of hours you would like to spend asleep. You can use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the time.
Step 5: Set Bedtime and Wake Up Times
Set your desired bedtime and wake-up times. The slider will turn orange if the schedule does not meet your sleep goal. You can also set an alarm and adjust the alarm sound, volume, and haptics.
Step 6: Save Your Sleep Schedule
Tap Done to save your sleep schedule. You can also access your sleep schedule in the Clock app and edit it as needed.
In addition to setting sleep goals, you can also use the Sleep app on your Apple Watch to track your sleep. Make sure to enable Sleep Tracking and Charging Reminders on your Apple Watch to ensure accurate results.
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Setting bedtimes
Setting a bedtime on your iPhone is easy. Firstly, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap 'Get Started' under 'Set Up Sleep'. Then, tap 'Next'. You will then be asked to set a sleep goal, which is the number of hours you would like to spend asleep. iPhone's Bedtime mode suggests between seven and eight hours of sleep for adults, but you can choose whatever you like.
After that, you will set your bedtime and wake-up times. You can also give certain people or apps permission to notify you. You can then set up a "bedtime reminder", which is an alarm that goes off when you should be heading to bed. You can also choose a soothing sound for the alarm.
To view your sleep history, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap 'Browse' at the bottom of the screen. Tap 'Sleep' and you will be able to view your sleep data by week or month. You can also view the average time spent in each sleep stage, such as Awake, REM, Core, or Deep sleep.
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Using Sleep Mode
The iPhone's Health app can help you get a good night's rest and establish healthy sleeping patterns. You can use the app to set up sleep schedules, set sleep goals, and track your sleep. Here's how to use Sleep Mode:
Set Up Sleep
Open the Health app on your iPhone and tap "Get Started" under "Set Up Sleep." You will then be able to set your Sleep Goals, Bedtime, and Wake Up times. You can also choose whether to activate Sleep Mode, which will turn on Do Not Disturb mode around your bedtime to reduce distractions.
Adjust Sleep Settings
You can adjust your wind-down and sleep goal as needed. To do this, open the Health app and tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap "Sleep." If you have Sleep saved to your Favorites, you can access it from the Summary page in the Health app. Tap "Full Schedule & Options", then tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" under "Additional Details." Adjust your time, then tap again to save your changes.
View Sleep History
To view your sleep history, open the Health app and tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen. Tap "Sleep." The app will show you a bar graph representing the past week and the number of hours you spent sleeping. You can also view more detailed sleep data, including the time and percentage you spent awake or in REM, Core, or Deep sleep.
Track Respiratory Rate
If you have an Apple Watch, you can also track your respiratory rate while you sleep. Open the Health app and tap "Browse", then tap "Respiratory" and "Respiratory Rate." This will show you the range of your respiratory rate while you slept.
Use Third-Party Apps
In addition to the built-in Health app, there are third-party apps available on the App Store that can help you track your sleep. For example, the Sleep Cycle app uses sound analysis to track your sleep and provides features like a sleep story library and relaxing sleep sounds.
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Pairing with an Apple Watch
Pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone will allow you to track your sleep using the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. To do this, you will need to be running watchOS 7 or later on a Series 3 or newer, SE, or Ultra Apple Watch, paired with an iPhone 6s or newer running iOS 14 or higher.
Firstly, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap the 'My Watch' tab. Then, scroll down to the Available Apps section and tap the Install button for the Sleep app. Once it is installed, open the app and follow the on-screen instructions.
Next, you will need to enable 'Track Sleep with Apple Watch'. To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap the 'My Watch' tab. Then, tap 'Sleep' and turn on 'Track Sleep with Apple Watch'.
You can also enable 'Sleep Focus' to reduce distractions on your iPhone and Apple Watch when you go to bed. To do this, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap 'Browse' at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap 'Sleep' and tap 'Full Schedule & Options'. From here, you can adjust your wind-down and sleep goal as needed.
Finally, wear your Apple Watch to bed and it will automatically track your sleep. In the morning, you can check the Sleep app on your watch to see how much sleep you got, including the time spent in each sleep stage and your sleep average over the last 14 days. You can also view your sleep history in the Health app on your iPhone.
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Frequently asked questions
To set up sleep tracking on your iPhone, open the Health app and tap "Get Started" under "Set Up Sleep". You will then be able to set your sleep goals, bedtime, and wake-up times.
To view your sleep data, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap "Sleep". You can view your sleep data by week or month by tapping the tabs at the top of the screen.
Yes, you can use your iPhone to track your respiratory rate while you sleep. To do this, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap "Browse". Then, tap "Respiratory" and "Respiratory Rate".
