Setting Sleep Cycles: Customizing Days In The Sleep Cycle App

Sleep Cycle is an app that helps you track and analyze your sleep. It has a Smart Alarm feature that wakes you up at the most optimal time, based on your sleep cycles. To set days on the Sleep Cycle app, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Sleep Cycle app on your phone.

2. Navigate to the 'Profile' tab.

3. Under 'Sleep Goal', set your preferred bedtime and wake-up time.

4. Choose whether you want this schedule to apply to all days of the week or just weekdays.

By setting your sleep schedule, you can take control of your sleep routine and improve your sleep quality and overall health.

Characteristics	Values
Setting sleep goals	Set the number of hours you'd like to sleep, and the days you want this schedule to be active
Setting bedtime and wake-up times	Set when you'd like to go to bed and wake up
Setting sleep mode	Enable Sleep Mode to automatically enable Sleep Focus at your set bedtime
Setting wind-down time	Set how long before bed you would like to start winding down
Setting sleep schedule	Set the days you want this schedule to be active
Setting sleep analysis days	Choose the weekdays you only want sleep analysis, but no alarm to sound

Setting sleep goals and schedules

Sleep Cycle App:

The Sleep Cycle app offers a range of features to help you establish a consistent sleep routine and improve your sleep habits. To set up your sleep goals and schedules, follow these steps:

Open the Sleep Cycle app on your phone.
Navigate to the "Profile" tab to access your average stats, including the number of nights tracked, Average Sleep Quality, and Average Time Slept.
Tap on "Sleep Goal" to set your sleep goal. Here, you can decide on the number of hours you want to sleep and set a consistent bedtime and wake-up time.
Choose the days you want this schedule to apply to. You can set it for weekdays, weekends, or all days of the week, depending on your preference.
Adjust your "Wake-up phase" by selecting a time frame, such as the recommended 30-minute window, to ensure you wake up during your lightest sleep phase.
Explore other features such as "Sleep School" to learn more about sleep and receive guides to improve your sleep habits.
Utilize the "Weekly Report" feature to review your sleep patterns and identify areas for improvement.

Apple Health App:

If you're an iPhone user, you can also utilize the Health app to set up a Sleep Schedule and Sleep Focus to help you achieve your sleep goals:

Open the Health app on your iPhone.
Tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen, then select "Sleep".
Tap "Get Started" to set up your Sleep Schedule for the first time.
Follow the on-screen prompts to set your Sleep Goal, Bedtime, and Wake-up time.
Select the days you want this schedule to be active, and set multiple schedules if your sleep times vary on different days.
Enable Sleep Mode to automatically activate Sleep Focus at your bedtime, reducing distractions on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
Choose a Wind Down time to determine how long before bedtime you'd like to start preparing for sleep.
If needed, you can edit your Sleep Schedule at any time by navigating to "Your Schedule" and making the desired adjustments.

Sleeptracker-AI® App:

For users of the Sleeptracker-AI® app, here's how you can set up your sleep cycle alarm:

Open the Sleeptracker-AI® app and select the menu button in the bottom taskbar.
Click on "Sleep Cycle Alarm" and input your preferred alarm details, including the time you'd like to wake up and the days you want the alarm to be active.
The app will intelligently monitor your sleep cycles and wake you up within the selected time window, ensuring you feel well-rested.

Remember, getting enough sleep is crucial for your health and well-being, so taking the time to set up sleep goals and schedules can greatly benefit your overall sleep quality.

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Adjusting wind-down and sleep goals

Adjusting your wind-down and sleep goals on the Sleep Cycle app is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Open the Health app on your iPhone.
Tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen, then tap "Sleep". If you have added Sleep to your Favorites list, you can access it from the Summary page in the Health app.
Tap "Full Schedule & Options".
Tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" under "Additional Details".
Adjust your wind-down time or sleep goal by tapping the plus and minus buttons.
Tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" again to save your changes.
Tap the sleep-alarm-icon in the upper-left corner.
Tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" under "Options" to further customize your settings.
Tap the left arrow in the upper-left corner to go back and save your changes.
Open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch.
Turn the Digital Crown to scroll down to "Full Schedule".
Tap "Wind Down" to set the amount of time you want the Sleep Focus to be active before bedtime.
Tap "Sleep Goal" and adjust the amount of time you want to sleep.
Tap "Your Schedule" and then "Active On" to select the days for your schedule.
Tap "Wake Up" or "Bedtime" to adjust your wake-up time and bedtime.
Tap "Alarm" to turn the alarm on or off and to choose an alarm sound and haptics.
Tap "Delete Schedule" to remove an existing schedule or tap "<" to cancel creating a new one.

Remember that you can also adjust your wind-down and sleep goals during the initial setup of your sleep schedule. This includes setting a sleep goal, turning on Sleep Focus, and setting a wind-down period. You can also create multiple sleep schedules, such as one for weekdays and another for weekends.

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Using Sleep Focus

Sleep Focus is a feature available on the Health app on your iPhone. It helps you reduce distractions from your iPhone and Apple Watch by simplifying your Lock Screen and turning on Sleep Focus at your scheduled bedtime. You can also choose to allow certain people or apps to notify you.

Open the Health app on your iPhone.
Tap "Get Started" under "Set Up Sleep1", then tap "Next".
Follow the on-screen prompts to establish your Sleep Goals, Bedtime, and Wake-Up times.
Tap "Full Schedule & Options", then tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" under "Additional Details".
Adjust your time, then tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" again to save your changes.
Tap the sleep-alarm-icon in the upper-left corner.
Tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" under "Options".
Use the Plus and Minus buttons to fine-tune your time.
Tap the left arrow in the upper-left corner to go back and save your changes.

You can also edit your sleep schedule on your iPhone or Apple Watch if needed. To do so, follow these steps:

Open the Health app and tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen, then tap "Sleep".
Tap "Edit" under the sleep schedule in "Next" to make changes for the following day only.
Drag the curved slider to set your Bedtime and Wake-Up times.
Tap "Alarm" to turn on the alarm and adjust the sound, volume, and haptics.
Tap "Done" to save your changes.

Alternatively, you can update your full schedule by following these steps:

Open the Health app and tap "Sleep".
Tap a schedule in "Full Schedule & Options".
Tap "Edit" under the schedule you want to update.
Tap "Days Active" and drag the curved slider to set your Bedtime and Wake-Up times.
Tap "Alarm" to turn on the alarm and adjust its sound, volume, and haptics.
Tap "Done" to save your changes.

Remember, you can always turn off your sleep schedule if needed. Simply go to "Browse > Sleep > Full Schedule & Options" in the Health app, then tap "Sleep Schedule" to turn it off or on.

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Syncing with Apple Watch

To sync the Sleep Cycle app with your Apple Watch, you must first download and install the Sleep Cycle app on your iPhone. Then, open the Watch app on your iPhone and scroll down to find Sleep Cycle in the list of available apps. Tap on Sleep Cycle and ensure that the "Show App on Apple Watch" toggle is enabled.

Next, open the Sleep Cycle app on your iPhone and go to the Settings tab. Under "Integrations," look for Apple Health and tap on it. Enable the "Connect to Apple Health" toggle and grant any necessary permissions when prompted. This will allow Sleep Cycle to save your sleep data to the Health app on your iPhone.

Now, when you want to track your sleep, open the Sleep Cycle app on your Apple Watch and start a sleep session. The app will use the sensors on your Apple Watch to track your sleep. In the morning, the data will be synced back to the Sleep Cycle app on your iPhone.

You can also set different alarms for different days of the week in the Sleep Cycle app. To do this, open the app on your iPhone and tap on the "Alarm" tab at the bottom of the screen. Set the desired wake-up time by scrolling through the hour and minute wheels, and ensure that the toggle switch next to "Alarm" is enabled (it should be green). Repeat these steps for each day of the week with a different wake-up time.

Additionally, if you want to receive haptic feedback on your Apple Watch when the alarm goes off while keeping your iPhone silent, you can enable the "Vibration Only" toggle under the "Vibration & Sound" section in the Settings tab of the Sleep Cycle app.

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Editing sleep schedules

Editing your sleep schedule on the Sleep Cycle app is a straightforward process. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you customise your sleep schedule to suit your needs:

Open the Health app on your iPhone.
Tap 'Browse' at the bottom of the screen, then tap 'Sleep'. If you have Sleep saved to your Favourites list, you can access it from the Summary page.
Tap 'Full Schedule & Options'.
Tap 'Wind Down' or 'Sleep Goal' under 'Additional Details' to adjust your wind-down routine or sleep goal.
Tap the Plus and Minus buttons to adjust the time, then tap 'Wind Down' or 'Sleep Goal' again to save your changes.
Tap the sleep-alarm-icon in the upper-left corner.
Tap 'Wind Down' or 'Sleep Goal' under 'Options' to make further adjustments if needed.
Tap the left arrow in the upper-left corner to go back and save your changes.

Editing Your Full Schedule:

Open the Health app and tap 'Sleep'.
Tap a schedule in 'Full Schedule & Options'.
Tap 'Edit' under the schedule you wish to update.
Tap 'Days Active' and drag the curved slider to set your Bedtime and Wake Up times. The slider will turn orange if the schedule does not meet your sleep goal.
Tap 'Alarm' to turn on an alarm and adjust the alarm sound, volume, and haptics as needed.
Tap 'Done' to save your changes.

Editing Your Next Wake Up Only:

Open the Health app, tap 'Browse' at the bottom of the screen, then tap 'Sleep'.
Tap 'Edit' under the sleep schedule in 'Next'.
Drag the curved slider to set your Bedtime and Wake Up times. The slider will turn orange if the schedule does not meet your sleep goal.
Tap 'Alarm' to turn on the alarm and adjust the alarm sound, volume, and haptics.
Tap 'Done' to save your changes.

Editing Your Sleep Schedule on Apple Watch:

The process for editing your sleep schedule on your Apple Watch is similar to the iPhone process. You can make changes to your full schedule or just for the 'Next Wake Up'. Changes made to your full schedule will apply to all future days, while changes made for the 'Next Wake Up' will only apply to the following day.

Additional Tips:

If you're up before your scheduled Wake Up time, you can exit Sleep Focus by pressing and holding the Digital Crown to unlock your Apple Watch. Then, press the side button to open Control Center and tap the Sleep app icon.
You can also change your next Wake Up alarm from the Clock app.
Remember to keep your Apple Watch charged to at least 30% before bed with Sleep Tracking enabled to ensure accurate sleep tracking.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I set the days I want my Sleep Cycle alarm to be active?

Open the Sleep Cycle app and select the menu button in the bottom taskbar. Click on Sleep Cycle Alarm and fill in your preferred alarm details, including the days you would like the alarm to be active.

Can I set different sleep schedules for different days?

Yes, you can set up multiple sleep schedules for different days. Open the Health app, scroll down and tap Sleep. Set up your Sleep Schedule by following the on-screen prompts and selecting the days you want the schedule to be active.

Can I set a sleep schedule for weekdays only?

Yes, you can customize your sleep schedule according to your preferences. The Sleep Cycle app allows you to set a sleep goal for weekdays only or all days of the week.

How do I adjust my sleep schedule for a particular day?

To adjust your sleep schedule for a specific day, open the Health app and tap Browse at the bottom of the screen. Tap Sleep and then tap Edit under the sleep schedule for Next Wake Up Only. Drag the curved slider to set your desired bedtime and wake-up times for that day.

Can I sync my Sleep Cycle data with other devices?

Yes, you can sync your Sleep Cycle data with your Apple Watch. Make sure your Apple Watch has the latest version of watchOS and is charged to at least 30% before bed. Pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone and enable Sleep Tracking. Wear your Apple Watch to sleep for at least one hour to track your sleep data.