Colin Snow
The Apple Watch's sleep-tracking function can display a graph of sleep stages, tracking the duration of your sleep and monitoring your sleep cycles. This can help you understand your sleep trends and sleep better. To use the Sleep app, your Apple Watch must be running watchOS 7 on a Series 3 or newer, SE, or Ultra, and you'll need an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or higher. You can also use third-party apps to track your sleep, which can be downloaded directly from the App Store on your Apple Watch.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Track sleep | Track how long you sleep and wake up with an alarm |
| Sleep schedules | Create sleep schedules to help meet sleep goals |
| Sleep goals | Set the number of hours you want to sleep |
| Sleep Focus | Reduce distractions on your iPhone and Apple Watch |
| Battery life | Requires 30% charge before bed |
| Sleep tracking | Track sleep stages (REM, Core, and Deep) |
| Wind Down | Set the amount of time you want Sleep Focus to be active before bedtime |
| Third-party apps | Use third-party apps to track your sleep |
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What You'll Learn
Setting up the Sleep app
The Sleep app on Apple Watch can help you establish a regular bedtime routine and meet your sleep goals. To set up the Sleep app, follow the steps below:
First, launch the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. Tap "Get Started" under "Set Up Sleep" and then tap "Next". Set a sleep goal by inputting the number of hours you'd like to sleep each night. You can adjust this goal at any time by tapping "Sleep Goal" in the Sleep app.
Next, create your sleep schedule by setting your desired bedtime and wake-up times. You can also enable an alarm to wake you up in the morning. If you wish, you can customise the alarm sound and haptics. Additionally, you can choose which days of the week this schedule will be active.
The Sleep app also includes a Wind Down feature. During Wind Down, your Apple Watch will switch to a bedtime routine, reducing distractions by changing the screen and notification settings. You can adjust the length of the Wind Down period and enable Sleep Reminders to notify you when it's time to start winding down.
Remember, you can always edit your sleep schedule and preferences at any time by opening the Sleep app and making the desired changes.
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Creating a sleep schedule
First, you need to figure out how many hours of sleep you want to get each night. This will be your sleep goal. Then, you can set a scheduled bedtime and wake-up time that suits your goal.
To set up your sleep schedule, open the Health app on your iPhone or iPod Touch and tap “Browse” at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap “Sleep”. If you have Sleep saved 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 time, then tap “Wind Down” or “Sleep Goal” to save your changes.
You can also set up your sleep schedule using the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. Open the Sleep app and tap the sleep-alarm-icon in the upper left. 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.
You can also set up multiple sleep schedules, such as one for weekdays and another for weekends. You can also adjust your alarm settings, including sound, volume, vibration, and snooze options.
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Adjusting wind-down and sleep goals
To adjust your wind-down and sleep goals on Apple Sleep, you can follow these steps:
Firstly, open the Health app on your iPhone. From the bottom of the screen, tap "Browse", and then tap "Sleep". If you have previously added Sleep to your Favorites list, you can simply access it from the Summary page in the Health app.
Next, tap "Full Schedule & Options". Here, you will be able to adjust your wind-down and sleep goals. Tap either "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" under "Additional Details", and adjust the time as per your requirements. Once you are satisfied, tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" again to save the changes you have made.
You can also access the Sleep app on your Apple Watch to adjust your wind-down and sleep goals. Open the app, and then tap the sleep-alarm-icon in the upper left corner. Tap "Wind Down" or "Sleep Goal" under "Options", and adjust the time as needed.
The wind-down feature is a part of Sleep Focus, which is designed to reduce distractions before your scheduled bedtime. It turns off the watch display and limits notifications so that you can prepare for sleep without interruptions.
Remember, getting enough sleep is important for your overall health, and the Apple Sleep app can help you set and achieve your sleep goals.
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Tracking sleep with Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has a built-in sleep tracker that can be used to monitor your sleep. To set up sleep tracking, open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also open the Health app on your iPhone, tap Browse, tap Sleep, then tap Get Started (under Set Up Sleep).
To receive sleep data, you must enable "Track Sleep with Apple Watch" and wear your Apple Watch for at least one hour each night. The watch will use your movements and phone use to detect whether you're sleeping and to estimate when you are in each stage of sleep. It will also track your breathing rate, which can give you insight into your overall health.
You can view your recent sleep data on your Apple Watch by opening the Sleep app and turning the Digital Crown, which will show your Sleep Stages data, Time Asleep, and Sleep Duration for the last 14 days. You can also view your sleep history in the Health app on your iPhone or iPad. Here, you can see data on recent nights of sleep and set your sleep schedule.
To ensure your Apple Watch has enough battery to track your sleep, you can turn on Charging Reminders. This will notify you to charge your watch before your Wind Down time, which is the period before your scheduled bedtime when distractions are limited.
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Using third-party sleep tracking apps
If you feel that the built-in Sleep feature on your Apple Watch isn't robust or flexible enough, you can use a third-party app to track your sleep. As long as you're running watchOS 6 or higher, your Apple Watch has a dedicated App Store. This means you don't have to download an app onto your iPhone.
To add a third-party sleep-tracking app, open the Watch app on your phone. Tap Discover, select Explore Watch Apps, and tap the search icon. Type a phrase such as "sleep trackers" or enter the name of a specific app. Once you find one, tap Get on any free app to install it or select the price button to buy it.
One of the more popular apps for sleep tracking with Apple Watch is called AutoSleep. AutoSleep allows you to track your sleep with your Apple Watch in two different ways. The first, and most detailed/accurate, way is to wear your Apple Watch while you sleep. If you do this, all you have to do is download the AutoSleep app from the App Store and plug in some basic information about yourself. If you track your sleep this way, you’ll get a variety of details about your sleep every morning when you wake up. This information includes a graph showing your sleep qualities and cycle. Additionally, you can view how long you laid awake in bed, how restful your sleep was, your average heart rate, and how long you spent in deep sleep. AutoSleep also includes an option to track the amount of time you’re in bed, but you don’t get the same level of detail as you would if you slept with your Watch.
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Frequently asked questions
To set up sleep tracking on your Apple Watch, you must be running watchOS 7 on a Series 3 or newer, SE, or Ultra. You'll also need an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or higher. Open the Watch app on your phone and head to General > Software Update. Then, open the My Watch tab and select Sleep. Tap Use this Watch for Sleep to enable the feature.
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.
If you want to use a third-party app to track your sleep, you can download one from the App Store. Open the Watch app on your phone, tap Discover, select Explore Watch Apps, and tap the search icon. Type a phrase such as "sleep trackers" or enter the name of a specific app.
When you wake up, open the Sleep app to learn how much sleep you got and see your sleep trends over the past 14 days. You can also check your sleep history in the Health app on your iPhone.
