How To Track Sleep On Apple Watch In WatchOS 9?

How To Track Sleep On Apple Watch n WatchOS 9?

Apple is constantly enhancing user experience by providing various features in its iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and so on.

By looking at its recent emerging features such as ‘Heart Rate Zone Tracking,’ ‘Wrist Temperature Sensing Feature,’ and ‘Sleep Tracking Feature,’ We can say that Apple is focusing on improving the habits and health of its users.

You can surely relate to this article if you also happen to be an Apple user. Here, we will try to break down Apple’s ‘Sleep Tracking Feature.’ We will discuss The Sleep tracking feature in the Apple Watch and how to set it up. In addition, how you can schedule your sleep, set goals for different days, and take steps to view recent sleep history using your iPhone.

Let’s get started.

Sleep Feature of Apple Watch in WatchOS 9:

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Apple iOS 16 and WatchOS 9 have recently built a unique and important feature for their users, the ‘Sleep Tracking Feature.’ Using this, you can learn about your sleep in four different stages. These stages include Awake, REM (Rapid Eye Movement), Core, and Deep sleep.

With the help of this feature, you can set your sleep goals and schedule. This will improve your sleep quality and will enhance your overall health. Moreover, the Apple watch also detects your nighttime wrist temperature and heart rate.

How Does Apple Watch Keep Records Of Your Sleep?

The sleep tracking feature is one of the most needed features, but it was only recently available on other third-party applications. However, Apple iOS 16 and WatchOS 9 introduced this amazing sleep app on their devices.

Before tracking your sleep on the Apple watch, make sure you enabled ‘Sleep Focus’ and set ‘Sleep Schedule.’ To know about your sleep data in various stages, you should wear it before bed.

Many people set wind-down times so that they get notifications before their actual bedtime. This wind-down feature will make you ready for a sound sleep every night. However, wind-down time may vary from person to person. But the ideal time to set it is about 45 to 60 minutes before bedtime.

Once you enable the Sleep app and sleep schedule on your device, it will start tracking your sleep. Apple Watch will register your sleep data according to your sleep motion.

The data will be automatically generated on your paired iPhone, and you can view it anytime. You should also enable ‘Sleep Foucs’ before going to bed. It will eliminate distractions by turning off the watch display so that you can prepare for sound sleep.

Steps To Set up Sleep Tracking Feature On iPhone:

Go to the ‘Health’ app on your iPhone.
Now, tap on ‘Browse’ and then scroll down and tap on ‘Sleep.’
After that, tap on ‘Get Started’ and select ‘Sleep Goals.’
Tap on ‘Next’ to move ahead.
Now, tap on ‘Sleep Schedule’ and set timings.
You can set different schedules for different days by tapping on the ‘Add Schedule’ option.
After that, enable the ‘Sleep Tracking’ option and tap on ‘Done.’

Steps To Set up Sleep Tracking Feature On Apple Watch In WatchOS 9:

Swipe up and unlock your Apple Watch screen.
Press ‘Digital Crown’ and select the ‘Sleep’ app.
After that, tap on ‘Next’ and ‘Enable.’
Now, tap on ‘Next’ again to set up your ‘Sleep Schedule.’
Tap ‘Done.’ to confirm.

Enable Sleep Tracking On Apple Watch

Open ‘Settings’ on your Apple Watch. Tap on ‘Sleep.’
Now, toggle on ‘Sleep Tracking.’

Note: You can skip the above steps if you have already enabled ‘Sleep Tracking.’ on your apple watch.

Unlock your Apple Watch and Go to the ‘Sleep’ option.
Now you will be able to see ‘Full Schedule.’ Tap on that.
After that, toggle on ‘Sleep Schedule.’

How To Add Sleep Schedule On iPhone & Apple Watch

Step Wise Guide To Add Sleep Schedule on iPhone:

Swipe up, unlock your iPhone, and go to the Health app.
Now, tap on the ‘Browse’ tab.
Scroll down or type in the search bar ‘Sleep’ to locate the sleep option.
After that, you will be able to see ‘Sleep Schedule.’ Tap on that.
If the sleep schedule is off, then toggle on it. The green tab indicates activation.
Now, you will see ‘Set your First Schedule’ under the ‘Full Schedule.’
Blue circles indicate the days of the week, from Monday to Sunday.
Now set up your ‘bedtime’ and ‘wake-up time.’
You can add a schedule for other days by selecting different days.
Set Wake Up Alarms and select vibration type.
Now tap on ‘Add’ in the top right corner of the screen to confirm settings.

Step Wise Guide To Add Sleep Schedule on Apple Watch:

To view the ‘Sleep Schedule’ on your Apple Watch, press ‘Digital Crown.’ (The right side of your watch).
Now, swipe up slowly and look for the ‘Sleep’ option. Tap on that.
After that, tap on ‘Sleep Schedule’ and turn it on.
Tap on ‘+’ (Plus icon) to set your ‘First Sleep Schedule.’
Now, set your wake-up time by twirling the digital crown of your apple watch.
To select an alarm, tap on the ‘Alarm’ option and toggle it on.
Now, you can set your ‘Sleep Goals’ manually. Set hours and minutes according to your sleep.

‘Recent Sleep History’ on iPhone

Unlock your iPhone and look for the ‘Health’ app. Use ‘App Library’ for better Navigation.
Now tap on ‘Browse.’
Scroll down, and you will find the ‘Sleep’ option. Tap on that.
After that, tap on ‘Show More Sleep Data’ to learn about your sleep.

In ‘Show More Sleep Data,’ you can see each sleep stage you’ve spent each night.

How to View Sleep Data on iPhone?

Unlock your iPhone and look for the ‘Health’ app. Use ‘App Library’ for better navigation.
Now, tap on ‘Browse’ (Bottom right side).
After that, scroll down and tap on ‘Respiratory’ (Lungs type icon).
Now, you will be able to see ‘Respiratory Rate.’ Tap on that.
Here, you will see a monitoring chart. For further details, tap on ‘Show More Respiratory Rate Data.’

Conclusion

Hopefully, you’ve read this article to the end., We discussed all the important aspects of the Sleep tracking feature on the Apple Watch.

Moreover, you can also change sleep options from the sleep app. You can set your sleep goals and schedule using an Apple watch, which will help you sleep well.