Can someone explain nightstand mode to me?

[sean000]

I have been using my iPhone as an alarm clock for years. Coincidentally my favorite alarm app (Yocto Clock) doesn't work with ios 9.

I much prefer the watch's nightstand mode because all I need to do is tap my watch charging stand to show the time, and it's easy to snooze or dismiss. I'm in the camp of those who don't like always-on digital displays while I am trying to sleep, so it's a welcome new feature for me. It would be nice if they let you customize the font color and complications though.

Sean

 

[redman042]

Been using it for a week. Nice tip about tapping the nightstand to wake it up.

My only complaint is that making an adjustment to the alarm requires turning it upright and entering the unlock code. Wish it was easier. I adjust my alarm frequently.

 

[sean000]

Been using it for a week. Nice tip about tapping the nightstand to wake it up.

My only complaint is that making an adjustment to the alarm requires turning it upright and entering the unlock code. Wish it was easier. I adjust my alarm frequently.

I agree with this. I find it easy enough to snooze, but sometimes you want to make a bigger adjustment. I'm getting into a standard routine with it though:

1. Before bed I check my alarm on the watch to make sure it is set to the time I want to wake up (it varies some mornings).
2. I swipe up to access controls and turn off silent mode (I usually have my watch set to silent during the day)
3. Take off watch and place in charging stand on my nightstand (and plug my iPhone in next to it).
4. During the night I might wake up and tap the stand to check the time. If not, I wake up when the alarm starts.
5. I like to snooze (sometimes multiple times) which drives my wife crazy. To avoid disturbing her, I take the watch off the stand and put it on my wrist and enable Silent mode. Now I can snooze and many times as I want, or adjust the alarm, and the haptics will wake me without waking my wife

Sean

 

[bronksy]

When travelling it's great. Also great as a backup alarm to my phone. I get paranoid my phone will crash or something overnight and I'll miss my flight etc.
Also loads of hotel rooms don't have that many power sockets. I have the long watch charging cable and find its very helpful.
Set the alarm on the watch and then a backup on the phone 10mins later or vice versa.

 

[redman042]

I agree with this. I find it easy enough to snooze, but sometimes you want to make a bigger adjustment. I'm getting into a standard routine with it though:

1. Before bed I check my alarm on the watch to make sure it is set to the time I want to wake up (it varies some mornings).
2. I swipe up to access controls and turn off silent mode (I usually have my watch set to silent during the day)
3. Take off watch and place in charging stand on my nightstand (and plug my iPhone in next to it).
4. During the night I might wake up and tap the stand to check the time. If not, I wake up when the alarm starts.
5. I like to snooze (sometimes multiple times) which drives my wife crazy. To avoid disturbing her, I take the watch off the stand and put it on my wrist and enable Silent mode. Now I can snooze and many times as I want, or adjust the alarm, and the haptics will wake me without waking my wife

Sean

You don't need to turn off silent mode for the alarm to sound. I never turn off silent mode. If you are wearing the watch, I believe it is smart enough to go silent on the alarm since haptics can alert you while it is on your wrist.

Good suggestion regarding putting the watch on after the initial alarm goes off.

 

[L-Tuned]

I'd just get a cheap LCD digital clock to stay on all day/night instead of my expensive iDevices.. just my $0.02

 

[sean000]

You don't need to turn off silent mode for the alarm to sound. I never turn off silent mode. If you are wearing the watch, I believe it is smart enough to go silent on the alarm since haptics can alert you while it is on your wrist.

Good suggestion regarding putting the watch on after the initial alarm goes off.

Good to know! I will give that a try.

 

[BarracksSi]

Testing the display activation (I never use it; remember, I can't see it anyway) --

If your "nightstand" is bolted to the headboard like it is in my hotel room, a light tap on the surface isn't enough to jostle the watch and turn on the display.

But, any movement of the watch will turn it on, even a slight nudge with a fingertip. It's pretty sensitive. A hand, groggily fumbling about, will certainly nudge it enough.

One note from the mind of Captain Obvious -- if it's on a hard surface (as in my picture), the side of the case will eventually scratch.