"Sleep Better: Why Your Phone Might Be Keeping You Up"
Set a Sleep Schedule
Most smartphones allow you to create a regular sleep schedule for the week, including different bedtimes for weekends.
iPhone Sleep Schedule
On iPhone, use the iOS Health app to set bed and wake times, and choose an alarm type.
Android Sleep Schedule
On Android, use the Clock app’s Bedtime icon to set a daily sleep schedule and an alarm type.
Samsung Galaxy Sleep Schedule
Samsung phones have the Modes and Routines feature to set up sleep schedules.
Minimize Phone Distractions
Use settings to prevent your phone from disturbing you before or during sleep.
iPhone Wind Down
In the iPhone’s Health app, set “wind down” reminders, sleep goals, and track phone usage in bed.
Android Digital Wellbeing
Use Digital Wellbeing settings to enable Bedtime Mode, which adjusts Do Not Disturb settings and screen appearance.
Customize Android Bedtime Mode
In Android’s Bedtime Mode, you can switch your screen to grayscale, keep it dimmed, and enable dark mode.
Use Soothing Audio
Play soothing music or background sounds from apps like Calm or Aura to help you relax before sleep.
Set Music Timers on iPhone
Use the Clock app’s timer feature to stop music or audio after a set time to avoid all-night playback.
Use Siri for Sleep Audio
Ask Siri to play music or audio with a timer on iPhone.
Android Sleep Timer
Use Spotify or other apps on Android to set a sleep timer for music or audio.
Seek Professional Help
If you have serious sleep issues, consult a doctor rather than relying solely on phone features.
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