Gina Johnson
The Apple Watch is a very solid sleep tracker with an interface that's easy to set up and use. To use the sleep tracking feature, you must wear your Apple Watch for at least 1 hour each night and ensure it is charged to at least 30% before bed. You can set up a sleep schedule, including a sleep goal, wind-down time, and a bedtime reminder. The Apple Watch uses your motion to detect sleep and can also track your breathing rate. To access your sleep data, you can use the Health app on your iPhone or iPad. Third-party sleep tracking apps are also available for the Apple Watch, which some users have found to be more effective than the built-in sleep tracking feature.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Battery life | 18 hours on a single charge |
| Charging time | 1 hour |
| Software | watchOS 7 or later |
| iPhone software | iOS 14 or higher |
| Sleep tracking | Enabled through the Health app |
| Sleep schedule | Customizable through the Health app |
| Sleep data | Accessible through the Health app |
| Sleep Focus | Limits distractions before bedtime |
| Wind Down | Customizable through the Health app |
| Sleep app | Available on the Apple Watch |
| Sleep mode | Enabled through the Control Centre |
| Third-party apps | Available on the Apple Watch App Store |
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What You'll Learn
How to set up sleep tracking on Apple Watch
To set up sleep tracking on your Apple Watch, you will need to ensure your Apple Watch is running watchOS 7 or later on a Series 3 or newer, SE, or Ultra. You will also need an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or higher.
Firstly, make sure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before you go to bed with Sleep Tracking enabled. You can check this by opening the Sleep app on your Apple Watch and ensuring the switches next to 'Track Sleep with Apple Watch' and 'Charging Reminders' are turned on.
Next, you can set up a sleep schedule. Open the Health app on your iPhone and tap 'Get Started' under 'Set Up Sleep'. Set the number of hours you would like to spend asleep, your bedtime, and wake-up time. You can also set up a wind-down period, which will give you a bedtime reminder and limit distractions before your scheduled bedtime.
Finally, wear your Apple Watch to bed. Make sure you wear it for at least one hour each night to receive sleep data.
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How to view sleep data on Apple Watch
To view your sleep data on your Apple Watch, you must first ensure that your watch has been set up to track your sleep. To do this, your Apple Watch must be running watchOS 7 on a Series 3 or newer, SE, or Ultra. You must also ensure that your iPhone is running iOS 14 or higher.
Once your Apple Watch is set up to track your sleep, you can view your sleep data by opening the Health app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap 'Browse' at the bottom of the screen if you're using an iPhone, or tap the sidebar to open it if you're using an iPad. Tap 'Sleep', and if you have Sleep saved as a favourite, you can access it from the Summary page in the Health app. The bar graph is set to 'D' for daily by default. Tap 'W' at the top of the chart to view your sleep history for the past week, 'M' for the past month, or '6M' for the past 6 months. Tap 'Show More Sleep Data' and select a category to review additional sleep details. You can view the time and percentage you spent awake or in REM, Core, or Deep sleep.
You can also view your respiratory rate data by tapping 'Respiratory' and then tap 'Show More Respiratory Rate Data'. This will show the range of your respiratory rate as you slept.
To view your sleep schedule, go to the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. Tap the wake-up time, turn the Digital Crown to set a new time, and tap again to save.
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How to set a sleep schedule on Apple Watch
To set a sleep schedule on your Apple Watch, you must first ensure that your Apple Watch is running watchOS 7 or later and that it is paired with your iPhone. You can then set up the sleep tracking feature by following these steps:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap "My Watch" and select "Sleep".
- Tap "Use this Watch for Sleep" to enable the feature.
- Ensure that the switches next to "Track Sleep with Apple Watch" and "Charging Reminders" are turned on.
Once the sleep tracking feature is enabled, you can set up a sleep schedule by following these steps:
- Go to Settings > Focus > Sleep to set up the Focus mode and wind-down time.
- Set a sleep goal, which is the number of hours you want to sleep.
- Decide whether to turn on Sleep Focus, which limits distractions before bedtime and protects your sleep after you're in bed.
- Set your wind-down time, which is when you want to start winding down before bed. This will give you a bedtime reminder and turn on Sleep Focus.
- Adjust your bedtime and wake-up times as needed.
- You can also create multiple sleep schedules, such as one for weekdays and another for weekends.
Remember to ensure that your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before bed and to wear it to sleep for at least one hour to accurately track your sleep.
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How to adjust wind down time on Apple Watch
To adjust the wind-down time on your Apple Watch, you must first enable Sleep Focus. This feature turns off the watch display and limits distractions before your scheduled bedtime.
To enable Sleep Focus, open the Sleep app on your Apple Watch. Tap the sleep-alarm-icon in the upper left, then tap Wind Down or Sleep Goal under Options. Here, you can adjust your wind-down time by tapping the Plus and Minus buttons, then tap Wind Down or Sleep Goal again to save your changes.
You can also adjust your wind-down time using the Health app on your iPhone. Open the app, then tap Browse at the bottom of the screen. Tap Sleep, then tap Full Schedule & Options. Tap Wind Down or Sleep Goal under Additional Details, adjust your time, then tap again to save.
Additionally, you can set the amount of time you want Sleep Focus to be active before bedtime by tapping Wind Down and selecting the desired number of minutes or hours. Your Sleep Focus will turn on automatically at the beginning of the wind-down period.
Remember, to receive sleep data, you must enable Track Sleep with Apple Watch and wear your watch for at least one hour each night.
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How to use third-party sleep tracking apps on Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has a built-in sleep tracking feature that offers details on sleep cycles, such as time spent in deep, REM, and light sleep stages. However, if you're looking for a third-party app to track your sleep and provide richer, more insightful stats, there are several options available on the App Store. Here's how to use third-party sleep tracking apps on your Apple Watch:
AutoSleep
AutoSleep is a popular third-party sleep tracking app for the Apple Watch. It automatically tracks your sleep with no buttons to press, and you don't even need to open the Watch app. It offers full integration with Sleep Stages from the Apple Sleep app, allowing you to view all the information in AutoSleep. The app provides stats on sleep duration, a sleep rating, and a readiness score. It also tracks your nightly heart rate and the amount of deep sleep you get. AutoSleep also includes Sleep Bank, which monitors your sleep over a week and tells you if you've met your sleep goal.
To use AutoSleep, simply download the app from the App Store and install it on your Apple Watch. Make sure to enable the "Show app on Apple Watch" option. You can then start using the app to track your sleep and view your sleep data directly on your Apple Watch or in the AutoSleep app on your iPhone.
SleepWatch
SleepWatch is another highly-rated sleep tracking app for the Apple Watch. It offers automatic sleep tracking and personalized coaching to help you improve your sleep. SleepWatch provides features such as sleep sound recording, smart alarm and bedtime recommendations, in-depth sleep reports, snore tracking, and a customizable white noise library.
To use SleepWatch, download the app from the App Store and install it on your Apple Watch. Make sure the app is enabled to "Show on Apple Watch." You can then use the app to track your sleep and access your sleep data directly on your Apple Watch or through the SleepWatch iPhone app.
Sleep Pulse 3
Sleep Pulse 3 is a standalone sleep tracking app for the Apple Watch. It tracks your heart rate and motion, and provides a sleep view that you can access if you wake up in the middle of the night. Sleep Pulse 3 also allows you to track naps and record sleep talk. All the sleep analysis is done on the Apple Watch itself, rather than on your phone.
To use Sleep Pulse 3, download the app from the App Store and install it on your Apple Watch. Ensure that the app is set to "Show on Apple Watch." You can then utilize the app's features to track and analyze your sleep, with all the information accessible on your Apple Watch or through the Sleep Pulse 3 iPhone app.
Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle is another third-party sleep tracking app that integrates with the Apple Watch. It offers automatic sleep tracking and analysis, and can wake you up at your set alarm time. Sleep Cycle analyzes your sleep via movements detected by the accelerometer in the watch. It does not currently offer a "No alarm, only sleep analysis" option due to restrictions within the Watch OS.
To use Sleep Cycle, download the app from the App Store and install it on your Apple Watch. Make sure to enable the app to "Show on Apple Watch." You can then use Sleep Cycle to track your sleep, and view your sleep analysis on your iPhone whenever it's convenient for you.
When using third-party sleep tracking apps, ensure that your Apple Watch is charged to at least 30% before bed and wear it while sleeping for at least 1 hour to receive accurate sleep data. Additionally, you can customize your sleep goals, bedtime, and wake-up times through the Health app on your iPhone or directly on your Apple Watch.
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Frequently asked questions
To set up sleep tracking on your Apple Watch, you must first ensure that your Apple Watch is paired with your iPhone. Then, open the Watch app on your iPhone, select Sleep, and tap "Use this Watch for Sleep" to enable the feature. Make sure the switches next to "Track Sleep with Apple Watch" and "Charging Reminders" are turned on.
To set up a sleep schedule, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap Browse at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap Sleep. From there, you can set a sleep goal, bedtime, and wake-up time. You can also adjust your wind-down time, which gives you a bedtime reminder and turns on Sleep Focus, reducing distractions before your scheduled bedtime.
To view your sleep history, open the Health app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap Browse at the bottom of the screen if you're on your iPhone, or tap the sidebar if you're on your iPad. Then, tap Sleep. You can view the time and percentage you spent awake or in REM, core, or deep sleep.
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