Show Finally, Apple has included Sleep Tracking on the Apple Watch with the release of watchOS 8, meaning you can take your best Apple Watch to bed with you. It's something we've all been clamoring for since sleep tracking started to be included on every fitness tracker — however, the new Sleep app on Apple Watch is much more than just tracking sleep. As mentioned in our watchOS 8 review, the Sleep app on Apple Watch aims to help you establish a more regular bedtime routine, and hopefully, that will help you get a better night's sleep. It all starts in the new Sleep app included in watchOS 8, and you'll need to set up your first sleep schedule to get started. Here's how to set up and use the Sleep app on Apple Watch How to set up Sleep on your Apple WatchYou'll need to launch the Sleep app and set it up before you head to bed with your best Apple Watch band strapped around your wrist. The first time you launch the Sleep app, you will be prompted through a ton of different screens to set up your sleep schedule. For example, you'll need to set what time you want to wake up and go to bed, set if you want an alarm, and what sound that alarm will make, and you'll need to set up if you want sleep tracking and Wind Down enabled. It sounds like a lot, but the process is pretty straightforward — here's how you do it!
How to edit your sleep schedule on Apple WatchOnce you've created a sleep schedule, you aren't stuck with it. You can edit the sleep schedule by following the steps below.
You can use these steps to edit your sleep schedule whenever and as many times as you want. How to turn off your sleep schedule on Apple WatchSometimes you may not want to use the sleep schedule or sleep tracking abilities of the Apple Watch — like on vacation — so you'll want to turn off your sleep schedule, so it shuts the whole thing down.
If you've turned off your sleep schedule, you can turn it back on with just a few clicks by following the same steps outlined above. How the Sleep app worksWhile the Sleep app is the only way to track sleep with your Apple Watch, it doesn't offer a ton of data. You can check your overnight heart rate in the Health app after you wake up, and watchOS 8 added the ability to see your respiratory sleep rate. Still, the app serves much better as a way to get into a sleep routine and sleep better than it is about tracking complex data. Keep that in mind as you set it up and try it out. Updated March 2022: Updated for the latest version of watchOS 8 Luke Filipowicz has been a writer at iMore, covering Apple for nearly a decade now. He writes a lot about Apple Watch and iPad but covers the iPhone and Mac as well. He often describes himself as an "Apple user on a budget" and firmly believes that great technology can be affordable if you know where to look. Luke also heads up the iMore Show — a weekly podcast focusing on Apple news, rumors, and products but likes to have some fun along the way. Luke knows he spends more time on Twitter than he probably should, so feel free to follow him or give him a shout on social media @LukeFilipowicz. How do I turn off Bedtime mode?Bedtime mode allows you to block all data usage during set time periods. This feature helps you control usage during hours when you're less likely to use apps on your device.. Open Datally.. Tap Bedtime mode.. Choose Turn off bedtime mode.. How do I turn off Sleep schedule on Apple Watch?After setting it up, there is no way to turn it off; you can just edit the time you want to wake up and the hours you want to sleep. You can, however, turn off the wake alarm.
How do I change the Bedtime on my Apple Watch?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.
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