Miya Pearson
The Sleep Cycle app can be used on an Apple Watch to track your sleep. The watch uses your motion to detect sleep when worn to bed. It can estimate the time spent in each sleep stage, including REM, Core, and Deep sleep. The Sleep Cycle app can be accessed through the Apple Watch without needing to engage with your phone. To install the Sleep Cycle app, open the 'My Watch' tab on your iPhone and scroll down to find the available apps. Once installed, make sure the 'Show app on Apple Watch' toggle is enabled. To use the Sleep Cycle app, start the sleep session on your Apple Watch, then open the Sleep Cycle app on your iPhone. A pop-up will appear asking if you want to sync the phone and watch tracking. Confirm the sync, and both devices will track your sleep together.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to install the Sleep Cycle app | On your iPhone, open the 'My Watch' tab in the Watch app, scroll down to find Sleep Cycle, and install it. Toggle 'Show app on Apple Watch' on. |
| How to use the Sleep Cycle app | Start the sleep session on your Apple Watch, then open the Sleep Cycle app on your iPhone. Confirm the sync when prompted, and both devices will track your sleep. |
| How to use the Sleep app on Apple Watch | Wear your watch to bed. In the morning, open the Sleep app to see how much sleep you got and your sleep trends over the past 14 days. |
| How to set up sleep schedules | Open the Health app on your iPhone, tap 'Browse', then tap 'Sleep'. Tap 'Edit' under your schedule to change it. Tap 'Wind Down' or 'Sleep Goal' under 'Additional Details' to adjust your wind-down time and sleep goal. |
| How to set up sleep schedules for specific days | Tap 'Add Schedule' to add a sleep schedule for specific days. |
| How to set a new wake-up time | Tap the current wake-up time, turn the Digital Crown to set a new time, then tap to confirm. |
| How to turn off Sleep Focus | Press the Digital Crown to go to the watch face, press the side button to open Control Center, then tap to turn off Sleep Focus. |
| How to use Sleep Focus with Natural Cycles | Ensure 'Use Schedule for Sleep Focus' is enabled. Your wrist temperature will only be collected when Sleep Focus is on. |
| How to use Sleep Focus with Natural Cycles if you sleep in | Sleep Focus will turn off automatically at your scheduled wake-up time. To ensure your temperature data is collected, sleep for at least 4 hours with Sleep Focus on. |
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What You'll Learn
How to install Sleep Cycle on your Apple Watch
To install Sleep Cycle on your Apple Watch, you must first download the Sleep Cycle app on your iPhone. Once you have the app, follow these steps:
Step 1:
Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
Step 2:
Scroll down to find Sleep Cycle in the list of available apps and tap on it.
Step 3:
Click on "Sleep Cycle" and ensure that the “Show app on Apple Watch” toggle is enabled.
Step 4:
Go to the Settings tab within the Sleep Cycle app and enable the "Vibration only" toggle under the "Vibration & Sound" section. This will allow you to receive haptic feedback (vibration) on your Apple Watch when the alarm goes off while keeping your iPhone silent.
Step 5:
Make sure your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone, and you're wearing it during sleep.
Now you're all set! The Sleep Cycle app will automatically track your sleep when you fall asleep with your Apple Watch, and the analysis will be available on your iPhone. Remember, the Sleep Cycle app requires Watch OS 7.1 or later, and it may impact your battery life by 10-15% each night.
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How to sync Sleep Cycle with your iPhone
To sync Sleep Cycle with your iPhone, you must first ensure that your iPhone is updated to iOS 18 and that your Sleep Cycle app is updated to the latest version.
Next, open the Sleep Cycle app on your iPhone and go to the Settings tab. Under "Integrations," look for Apple Health and enable the "Connect to Apple Health" toggle. Grant the necessary permissions when prompted. This will allow Sleep Cycle to save your sleep data to the Health app on your iPhone.
Now, when you're ready to track your sleep, start the sleep session on your Apple Watch first. Then, open the Sleep Cycle app on your iPhone, and a pop-up will appear asking if you want to sync the phone and watch tracking. Confirm the sync, and both devices will track your sleep together.
In the morning, your sleep data will be combined into a more accurate sleep report. You can view this report by opening the Health app on your iPhone and tapping "Browse" at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap "Sleep" to view your sleep history.
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How to set up sleep schedules
To set up sleep schedules on your Apple Watch, you must first install the Sleep Cycle app. To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone, scroll down and find the Sleep Cycle app, and install it. Once done, click on "Sleep Cycle" and enable the "Show app on Apple Watch" toggle.
Now, to set up a sleep schedule, you can use the Sleep app on your Apple Watch or the Health app on your iPhone.
Using the Sleep app on your Apple Watch:
- Go to the Sleep app.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your sleep schedule.
- You can also create multiple sleep schedules, such as one for weekdays and another for weekends.
- To set a new wake-up time, turn the Digital Crown to adjust the time, and tap to confirm.
Using the Health app on your iPhone:
- Open the Health app and tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap "Sleep" and then tap "Get Started" under "Set Up Sleep."
- Tap "Next" and set your sleep goals, including the number of hours you want to sleep.
- Set your bedtime and wake-up times.
- Enable Sleep Focus to reduce distractions on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
- You can also adjust your Wind Down time, which limits distractions before your scheduled bedtime.
- Tap "Done" to save your changes.
Remember to wear your Apple Watch to bed so it can track your sleep and provide you with sleep analysis.
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How to set up sleep tracking
To set up sleep tracking on your Apple Watch, you will need to make sure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before you go to bed, and that Sleep Tracking is enabled.
First, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap ''Browse' at the bottom of the screen, then tap ''Sleep'. Tap ''Get Started' under 'Set Up Sleep', then tap ''Next'. Here, you can set your sleep goals, including the number of hours you'd like to sleep for, and your bedtime and wake-up times. You can also turn on Sleep Focus, which reduces distractions on your iPhone and Apple Watch, and gives you a bedtime reminder.
Next, open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch and follow the on-screen instructions. 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 again to save.
If you want to use the Sleep Cycle app, you can access it through your Apple Watch. On your iPhone, open the Watch app and scroll down to find the available apps that can be installed. From here, you can install Sleep Cycle. Make sure you have enabled the toggle 'Show app on Apple Watch'.
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How to turn Sleep Focus on and off
To turn Sleep Focus on or off on your iPhone, open Control Center, tap Focus, then tap Sleep. Your Sleep Focus will turn on or off at your next scheduled bedtime or wake-up time. You can also turn Sleep Focus on or off manually. If you want to turn off your sleep schedule, go to the Health app, tap Browse > Sleep > Full Schedule & Options. Then tap Sleep Schedule at the top of the screen to turn your schedule off or on.
To turn Sleep Focus on or off on your Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown to go to the watch face, then press the side button to open Control Center. From there, you can turn Sleep Focus on or off. You can also open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch and follow the onscreen instructions.
If you want to turn Sleep Focus on or off automatically based on your sleep schedule, make sure 'Use Schedule for Sleep Focus' is enabled in the Apple Health app. This way, you won't need to enable it manually every time you go to bed. If you want to turn off your sleep schedule as a whole, go to the Sleep app, tap Sleep Schedule, and turn it off.
If you want to turn off Sleep Focus in the morning when you wake up, you can do so by opening the Sleep app and tapping the sleep-alarm-icon in the upper left.
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Frequently asked questions
To set up Sleep Cycle on your Apple Watch, first, make sure your iPhone is updated to iOS 18, your Apple Watch supports and is running WatchOS 11, and your Sleep Cycle app is updated to the latest version. Then, open the Watch app on your iPhone, scroll down and install Sleep Cycle. Once done, click on "Sleep Cycle" and enable the "Show app on Apple Watch" toggle.
To use Sleep Cycle on your Apple Watch, start the sleep session on the watch first. Then, open the Sleep Cycle app on your iPhone. A pop-up will appear asking if you want to sync the phone and watch tracking. Confirm the sync and both devices will track your sleep together.
To track your sleep on Apple Watch, wear your watch to bed. The Sleep app on your Apple Watch can estimate the time spent in each sleep stage—REM, Core, and Deep—as well as when you wake up. 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.
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