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    Apple Watch Sleep

    Built-in sleep tracking.

    Setup sleep tracking

    • Health app on iPhone.
    • Tap "Sleep" → "Get Started."
    • Set sleep goal hours.
    • Set wind-down + wake times.
    • Wear watch to bed.
    • Watch tracks automatically.

    What it tracks

    • Sleep duration.
    • Sleep stages (REM, Deep, Light).
    • Heart rate during sleep.
    • Breathing rate.
    • Wrist temperature.
    • Wake-up times.

    Wind Down mode

    • Set bedtime — phone goes Do Not Disturb.
    • Sleep screen activates.
    • Reduce blue light.
    • Notifications muted.
    • Better sleep ritual.
    • Customize wind-down hour.

    Battery management

    • Apple Watch needs daily charging.
    • Charge during shower or breakfast.
    • Or charge before bed nightly.
    • Sleep tracking uses some battery.
    • Most watches make it through night.
    • Series 9+ have better battery.

    Share with doctor

    • Health app exports sleep data.
    • PDF report for doctor.
    • Identify sleep apnea symptoms.
    • Track changes over months.
    • Helpful for sleep medication adjustments.
    • Bring to next checkup.

    Apnea detection

    • Newer watches detect breathing disturbances.
    • Early warning sign.
    • Show doctor for evaluation.
    • Sleep study may follow.
    • Critical for senior heart health.
    • Could save your life.

    If you have Apple Watch — use it

    If you have an Apple Watch, sleep tracking is free + comprehensive. Track 2 weeks to identify patterns. Share with doctor at checkup. Especially valuable if you snore or feel un-rested. Newer watches catch breathing issues that suggest apnea — important for senior heart health.