Colin Snow
The Apple Watch is a popular smartwatch with a built-in sleep-tracking feature. It can record your sleep and provide you with statistics about your sleep. To use this feature, you need to wear your watch to bed and ensure it is charged to at least 30% before you go to sleep. You can then view your sleep history and trends by opening the Sleep app on your watch or the Health app on your iPhone. The Sleep app will show you the amount of sleep you got the night before, the time spent in each sleep stage, and your sleep average over the last 14 days.
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What You'll Learn
How to set up sleep tracking on your Apple Watch
To set up sleep tracking on your Apple Watch, you need to ensure that your Apple Watch is compatible with the sleep tracking function. The sleep tracking function is available on watchOS 8 or later. You will also need an iPhone with the latest version of iOS.
Once you have ensured that your Apple Watch is compatible, you can set up sleep tracking by following these steps:
- Open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. The icon resembles a white bed in a blue circle.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your sleep schedule, including your desired amount of sleep and your bedtime and wake-up times. You can also set up multiple sleep schedules, such as one for weekdays and another for weekends.
- Enable Sleep Focus, which will reduce distractions before bedtime and while you sleep by simplifying your Lock Screen and limiting notifications.
- Turn on Charging Reminders to ensure your Apple Watch is charged before bed.
- Wear your Apple Watch to bed, ensuring that it is unlocked and has at least 30% battery life.
Your Apple Watch will now automatically track your sleep, including the time spent in each sleep stage (REM, Core, and Deep sleep), and provide you with sleep data and trends. You can view this information in the Sleep app on your Apple Watch or in the Health app on your iPhone.
In addition to the built-in sleep tracking feature, there are also third-party apps available, such as Sleep Cycle and AutoSleep, which offer additional insights into your sleep.
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How to view your sleep data
To view your sleep data on your Apple Watch, open the Sleep app on your watch. You can do this by scrolling down from the main watch face or by pressing the crown to view all your apps and selecting the blue bed icon. 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, which may be easier due to its larger screen. To do this, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap Browse at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap Sleep. If you have Sleep saved as a favorite, you can access it from the Summary page in the Health app. From here, you can view data on recent nights of sleep, and set your sleep schedule for the future.
To view your respiratory rate, open the Health app on your iPhone or iPad and tap Browse at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap Respiratory and tap Respiratory Rate.
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How to set sleep schedules and goals
To set up sleep schedules and goals on your Apple Watch, you need to first ensure that your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before you go to bed. You should also ensure that Sleep Tracking is enabled on your Apple Watch.
To set up a sleep schedule, open the Health app on your iPhone, tap Browse, then tap Sleep. From here, you can view data on recent nights of sleep, and set your sleep schedule for the future. You can edit your next sleep schedule or your full sleep schedule (the one that repeats daily and weekly). This tells your phone when you’re planning on sleeping. You can also create multiple sleep schedules, for example, one for weekdays and another for weekends.
To set a new wake-up time, tap the wake-up time, turn the Digital Crown to set a new time, then tap. You can also change your next Wake Up alarm from the Clock app. Open the Health app and tap Sleep. Tap a schedule in Full Schedule & Options. Tap Edit under the schedule you would like to update. Tap the Days Active and drag the curved slider to set Bedtime and Wake Up times. The slider turns orange if the schedule does not meet your sleep goal. Tap Alarm to turn on the alarm and adjust your alarm sound, volume, and haptics. Tap Done to save your changes.
You can also adjust your wind-down and sleep goal as needed on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Open the Health app, 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 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.
To set a sleep goal, open the Health app on your iPhone, tap the Browse tab in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Scroll down and select Sleep. Under "Your Schedule," tap Full Schedule & Options. If this is your first time using the feature, tap on "Get Started." Under "Additional Details," tap Sleep Goal and select the amount of time you'd like to sleep in hours and minutes. Use the + and - buttons if it's your first time setting a Sleep Goal. After adjusting your Sleep Goal, you may want to change the bedtime and wake-up times in your Sleep Schedule to ensure you're hitting your goal.
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How to use third-party sleep tracking apps
While the Apple Watch has a comprehensive built-in sleep tracker, there are many third-party Apple Watch sleep-tracking apps that offer more in-depth analysis of your sleep patterns. Here are some of the most popular third-party sleep tracking apps for the Apple Watch:
AutoSleep
AutoSleep is a popular third-party sleep tracking app for the Apple Watch. It offers a similar look to the sleep graph in your Health app but provides more insights. It analyzes the quality of your sleep and provides a graph of the exact times you were in deep sleep, light sleep, or restless. It also integrates with Sleep Stages from the Apple Sleep app, allowing you to view all the information in AutoSleep. AutoSleep is a paid app with no subscriptions or surprise charges, ensuring a seamless sleep tracking experience without ads.
Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle is another well-known third-party sleep tracking app that offers detailed sleep analysis. It provides sleep statistics, daily sleep graphs, and enhanced sleep stage tracking. Sleep Cycle uses patented sound technology and an accelerometer to analyze your sleep patterns and detect sounds like snoring and coughing. It also offers a variety of relaxing sleep sounds and sleep stories to help you fall asleep. The app has a one-time fee to unlock all its features, but it has recently switched to a subscription-based service.
Sleep Pulse 3
Sleep Pulse 3 is a fully-featured standalone sleep app for the Apple Watch. It tracks your heart rate, motion, and sleep view. It also allows you to track naps and record sleep talk. All the sleep analysis is done on the Watch itself, providing convenience and privacy.
Sleep Watch by Bodymatter
Sleep Watch by Bodymatter is recommended as the best free sleep-tracking app for the Apple Watch. It helps you keep track of external factors that impact your sleep quality, allowing you to gain insights into your sleep habits and make improvements.
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How to improve sleep tracking accuracy
To improve the accuracy of sleep tracking on your Apple Watch, you can try the following:
Firstly, ensure that your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before going to bed. If the battery dies during sleep, the tracking will stop. You can also turn on Charging Reminders to ensure your watch is charged before your bedtime. It is also important to make sure that you are wearing your Apple Watch comfortably. If it is too loose, the accelerometer may register too much movement during your sleep, leading to inaccurate results.
Additionally, you can use third-party apps like SleepSpace to improve sleep tracking accuracy. SleepSpace turns on the high-resolution tracking mode of your Apple Watch, allowing it to more accurately measure your sleep, heart rate, and pulse oxygenation. To use SleepSpace, grant the app access to your Apple Health data and ensure that your Apple Watch is connected, fully charged, and on your wrist. Then, tap "Go to Bed" on the Today screen or the Sleep tab, and tap "Start Sleep Journey" to begin your session. Wait until you see your heart rate on the SleepSpace wind down screen, sleep tracking screen, or meditation screen to ensure that your device is connected and tracking has begun.
To improve the accuracy of your sleep data, it is also recommended to have the latest software installed on your Apple Watch. You can check if updates are available and install them if necessary. If you are still experiencing issues with sleep tracking accuracy, you can try deleting your sleep schedule, restarting your device, and setting up your sleep schedule again.
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Frequently asked questions
First, ensure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before going to bed. Next, open the Sleep app on your watch, which resembles a white bed in a blue circle. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your sleep schedule, including your sleep goal, bedtime, and wake-up time. Finally, make sure "Track Sleep with Apple Watch" is enabled in the Watch app on your iPhone.
Open the Sleep app on your watch, 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 on "Sleep."
Tracking your sleep with an Apple Watch can help you understand your sleep patterns and identify any problems with your sleep. It can also alert you to potential sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea. Additionally, the Apple Watch's sleep tracking feature can help reduce distractions before bedtime and while you're sleeping.
