Gina Johnson
Fitbit devices have become well-known for their ability to track sleep, in addition to their fitness-tracking capabilities. The Fitbit app can be used to set a sleep schedule, allowing users to set a bedtime or wake-up time target, or both. The app also provides a sleep duration tile, which displays the number of hours spent in each sleep stage and the weekly average minutes asleep. Fitbit devices with heart rate tracking can also provide a record of the sleep stages cycled through. The data provided by Fitbit's sleep tracking feature can help users understand their sleep patterns and make adjustments to improve their sleep quality.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to track sleep | Wear the Fitbit to bed and it will automatically detect your sleep when your body is completely at rest and you haven't moved for about an hour |
| How to set a sleep schedule | Open the Fitbit app and set a bedtime or a wake-up time target, or set both targets |
| How to set a bedtime reminder | Open the Fitbit app and from the Today tab, tap the Sleep duration tile. Tap the menu icon, then tap Sleep settings. In the Feature settings section, tap Manage notifications. Set the time and frequency |
| How to set a silent alarm | Go to the main screen of your Fitbit and swipe left until you get the alarm clock icon. Tap the time to set the hours and the minutes and then toggle the slider to turn on the alarm |
| How to set a smart alarm | Open the Alarms app on your device or your phone. Set your alarm and turn on the Smart Wake function |
| How to check sleep data | Tap or swipe up from the clock screen to Fitbit Today. Select the Sleep Tile and tap or swipe left to see your sleep patterns, which include time spent awake, restless, and asleep |
| How to check sleep stages | From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the Sleep duration tile. Press and hold your finger on the Sleep timeline graph. Move your finger left or right to check the time spent in each sleep stage |
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What You'll Learn
Setting a sleep schedule
- Open the Fitbit app on your phone.
- Navigate to the "Today" or "You" tab. This is where you can find an overview of your daily stats and activities.
- From the "Today" tab, tap on the "Sleep duration" tile. This will allow you to access your sleep settings.
- Tap on the "Sleep settings" option. Here, you can set your bedtime and wake-up time targets. You can set both a bedtime and a wake-up time, or just one of them.
- If you want to receive bedtime reminders, tap on "Manage notifications" in the "Feature settings" section. You can set the time and frequency of these reminders to help you maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
- You can also set a silent alarm on your Fitbit device. To do this, swipe left on the main screen of your Fitbit until you see the alarm clock icon. Tap on the time to set your desired wake-up time and toggle the slider to turn on the alarm. This will vibrate to wake you up gently without an audible ring.
- For an even smarter alarm, enable the "Smart Wake" feature. This feature monitors your sleep stages and wakes you during a light sleep stage within a 30-minute window before your set alarm time. This can help you feel more refreshed when you wake up.
- To check your sleep data, sync your Fitbit device each morning. You can then review your sleep data, including your sleep score, sleep stages, and an overview of your sleep schedule for the week.
By following these steps, you can set a sleep schedule on your Fitbit and work towards achieving your sleep goals and establishing a consistent sleep routine.
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Setting a bedtime reminder
To set a bedtime reminder, open the Fitbit app and tap the "Today" tab. Then, tap the Sleep duration tile. Tap the menu icon in the top right corner, and then tap on Sleep settings. In the "Feature settings" section, tap Manage notifications. From here, you can set the time and frequency of your bedtime reminders. By default, you will receive bedtime reminders on Sunday through Thursday, which are common work or school nights. However, you can change which days you receive reminders by following the same steps and adjusting the days in the "Manage notifications" section.
In addition to setting bedtime reminders, you can also set a sleep schedule in the Fitbit app. You can set a bedtime, a wake-up time target, or both. If you meet your target when you go to sleep or wake up within 30 minutes of the target, a star will appear in the sleep schedule graph. If you have fewer than five sleep logs, you can provide an estimate of how much sleep you get on a typical night, and your sleep goal will be set based on this estimate.
Another way to improve your sleep using your Fitbit is to set a silent alarm. To do this, go to the main screen of your Fitbit and swipe left until you see the alarm clock icon. Tap the time to set the hours and minutes, and then toggle the slider to turn on the alarm. The alarm will vibrate when it's time to wake up, but it won't actually ring. You can also set a smart alarm, which will monitor your sleep stages and wake you during a light sleep stage within a 30-minute window leading up to the alarm time.
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Setting a silent alarm
- Wake your Fitbit device and swipe left until you see the alarm clock icon.
- Tap the time to set the hours and minutes.
- Toggle the slider to turn on the alarm.
- The alarm will vibrate on your wrist to alert you at the designated time without making any noise.
- Connect your Fitbit device to your Android or iOS device.
- Open the Fitbit app and go to the "Today" tab.
- Tap on the profile icon in the top-left corner and select your device.
- Select "Silent Alarms" and tap on "Set a New Alarm."
- Set the desired alarm time and frequency.
- Save the new alarm.
Note that the alarm you set via the app will only appear on the device after it syncs. While the sync usually happens automatically, you can also manually sync your device to see the alarm immediately.
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Setting a smart alarm
If you have a Fitbit smartwatch, such as the Fitbit Blaze, Ionic, or Versa, you can set a smart alarm directly on the device. First, open the Alarms app on your Fitbit. Tap "+ New Alarm" to add a new alarm, then swipe up or down to set the hour and minute. If you're using 12-hour time, be sure to tap "AM" or "PM" to set the time accordingly. Once you're happy with the time, tap it to set the alarm.
To enable the Smart Wake feature, tap on the alarm you've just set to edit it. Swipe up and tap on the Smart Wake option to activate it. Smart Wake will attempt to wake you during light sleep up to 30 minutes before your alarm, so be sure to take this into consideration when setting your alarm time.
If you have a different type of Fitbit device, such as the Fitbit Charge 3, Charge 4, Charge 5, Inspire 3, Luxe, or the Fitbit Sense series, you can only set an alarm through the Fitbit app on your smartphone or the Fitbit website.
To set a smart alarm using the app, open the Fitbit app and tap on the "Today" tab. Tap on the profile icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select your device on the following screen. Select "Silent Alarms" and tap "Set a New Alarm." Set the time you want the alarm to go off, and if you want the alarm to repeat, tap "Repeat" and select the days of the week on which you want it to go off.
To set a smart alarm using the Fitbit website, navigate to fitbit.com and log into your account. Click the gear icon at the top right of the screen and choose your Fitbit device. Open the settings for your device and add a new alarm. Set the time for the alarm and, if you want it to repeat, tap "Recurring" and choose the days of the week you want the alarm to go off.
The alarm you set will only appear on the app or website and not on your device until it syncs. This usually happens automatically throughout the day, but you can also start a manual sync by swiping down on the app screen.
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Understanding your sleep data
Fitbit devices and Google Pixel Watch series automatically detect your sleep when you wear your device to bed. To get the most out of your Fitbit's sleep tracking features, wear your device in a snug wristband while sleeping. Do not wear your device in a clip or pendant accessory. When your body is completely at rest and you haven't moved for about an hour, your device records that you're asleep.
If your device doesn't track your heart rate, you can still check your sleep pattern in the Fitbit app. Your sleep pattern includes your time spent awake, restless, and asleep. Restless sleep indicates that you move in your sleep, like tossing and turning. If your device detects excessive movement, enough that restful sleep won't be possible, your device records time spent awake.
Fitbit devices that track heart rate (except Charge HR and Surge) also track sleep stages. Fitbit estimates your sleep stages by using your movement and heart rate patterns. While you sleep, your device tracks the beat-to-beat changes in your heart rate, known as heart rate variability (HRV), which fluctuates as you transition between light sleep, deep sleep, and REM sleep stages.
To check the previous night's sleep metrics, sync your Fitbit tracker or watch with your smartphone. Swipe up from the clock face on your tracker or watch to get to the Fitbit Today tab, where you can see your total sleep from the previous night as well as your Sleep Score. On some models, you can also swipe left on the Sleep Tile to see the previous night's detailed data as well as your sleep history for the week. For more detailed information about your recent sleep, open the Fitbit app to the Today screen, and scroll down to the snoozing moon icon, which represents Sleep. The most prominent information displayed will be your total sleep duration.
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Frequently asked questions
Your Fitbit will automatically detect your sleep when you wear it to bed. Make sure you wear it in a snug wristband. You can also set up bedtime reminders in the Fitbit app to help you maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
Your Fitbit uses metrics like physical movement, pulse rate, and breathing to infer which sleep stage you're in. If your Fitbit tracks heart rate, it can also track your sleep stages.
Open the Fitbit app and go to the Today screen. Scroll down to the snoozing moon icon, which represents Sleep. Here, you'll see your total sleep duration, bedtime, wake-up time, and time spent awake. You can also view your sleep history for the past week.
Go to the main screen of your Fitbit and swipe left until you get to the alarm clock icon. Tap the time to set the hours and minutes, then toggle the slider to turn on the alarm. This will vibrate when it's time to wake up.
Go to the Alarm screen on your tracker and set an alarm if you haven't already. Then, scroll down to Smart Wake and turn it on. Smart Wake will monitor your sleep stages and wake you during a light sleep stage within a 30-minute window before your set alarm time.
