"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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