Apple Watch OS 2 - nightstand alarm clock - really?

[keatth]

I want to wear the watch while sleeping so I can use it as an alarm clock with no sound, a vibration on my wrist, thats one of the most useful things for me for a smartwatch. I guess we're just not there yet.

 

[Mooch55]

yeah but then how and when would you charge it?

 

[flur]

You can do that. Just charge it while you're showering or whatever. You don't have to use the nightstand feature just because it exists.

 

[usmcchet]

Ive been wearing watches since I was like 7 or 8 years old and unless I was just too tire to remember I never wore a watch when I slept with the exception of my time in the service and I was out in the field. I know some people do it but to me its not something I take into consideration when I buy a watch

 

[Bryan Bowler]

I agree with flur. If you want to wear it to bed, then do so and choose to charge it at a different time. It's really that simple.

 

[NovemberWhiskey]

I want to wear the watch while sleeping so I can use it as an alarm clock with no sound, a vibration on my wrist, thats one of the most useful things for me for a smartwatch. I guess we're just not there yet.

Can you not do this currently? You can't set an alarm to only sound through the haptic engine?

 

[flur]

Can you not do this currently? You can't set an alarm to only sound through the haptic engine?

You can do that.

 

[Prattdizzle]

Well I just did a review of this very feature. Honestly I find sleeping with my watch on very uncomfortable and rather take it off as I don't like having unnecessary things on overnight.

Honestly I think the nightstand feature is cool as all hell.

 

[Arran]

I want to wear the watch while sleeping so I can use it as an alarm clock with no sound, a vibration on my wrist, thats one of the most useful things for me for a smartwatch. I guess we're just not there yet.

I had a Jawbone Up band a few years back and the silent alarm thing was great. The Up's 7 day battery life made it practical.

Maybe just get an Up to wear at night? I've seen them on sale/clearance quite a bit recently (around $50). You'll get sleep tracking too, if that's something you're interested in.

 

[coffeemadmanUK]

yeah but then how and when would you charge it?

In an ever so slightly drunken stupor I fell asleep with my Watch on the other night.

Woke up with 47% battery. Put it on charge as I showered and brushed my teeth.

Lasted the whole day again.

I think I could make it work to wear at night and charge for maybe 30/40 mins in the morning as I get ready for work. Okay I would probably miss a couple of steps as I go to the bathroom and the bedroom but if I could have sleep patterns monitored and a silent alarm it would be a sacrifice I would make.