I tried sleeping with the Ultra and it was uncomfortable. Maybe it’s something that you have to get used to. I’m thinking of getting the Oura Ring for sleep tracking for this reason. A ring on your finger is much more comfortable than a watch. The only downside with Oura is that there is no haptic alarm and the $6 monthly fee.
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Do you sleep with your Apple Watch?
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A lot of people don't like sleeping with the ultra model because it is so bulky. I have no problems with the series 8.
Apple Watch? Yes, I sleep with it every day.
Apple Watch ultra? No problem. I can live with that.
Apple Watch ultra? No problem. I can live with that.
I did with my series 0, then when I got newer series those watches started tocking....
No need to get up, I will see myself out
No need to get up, I will see myself out
I don't have the Ultra. But I've been wearing Apple Watch 24 hours a day for the last few years. I check my sleep data, heart rate and breathing while I sleep. I started that when I was on my S6, then S7, both 41mm. I just traded up to S8 45mm and it doesn't feel any different while sleeping than the smaller size. And when I do need an alarm I silence the watch and the vibrating wakes me up just fine.
Nope, uncomfortable, and I don’t care about sleep tracking data anyway.
I did sleep with an watch
until my Rolex™ fund out and got mad!
well not lately, I did for 2 months
until my Rolex™ fund out and got mad!
well not lately, I did for 2 months
It took me a couple of nights to get used to it. Three months later and I don't notice it.
I use it for sleep using my 41mm S7 but the battery drain overnight using this is like 10%.
I tried my series 6 sleep tracking just to see what my REM was doing… but for whatever reason I had less restful sleep.
I feel much better not having a watch on.
I’ve heard the Ultra is too bulky to sleep with.
I feel much better not having a watch on.
I’ve heard the Ultra is too bulky to sleep with.
My electronic devices and I have strictly platonic relationships. Additionally Apple Watches do nothing for me and I have zero interest in being involved with any of them. They’re simply not my type particularly given they’re known for being rather clingy.
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Love my Ultra but not for sleeping. Bought a 7 on sale and am using that for sleep tracking.
My iPad is in the same room when I’m sleeping, but it’s more like the dog sleeping on the floor.
Yes. I use it for sleep tracking. I also use it for my alarm. I am able to have it vibrate my wrist so that I don’t wake my husband.
The only time I ever took my regular watch off was in the shower, so wearing the apple watch while sleeping just seems natural for me.
Even with my mechanical watches, I tried to sleep with them, I just can't get comfortable.
So, with my AW6 and AWU, nope, no can do...
So, with my AW6 and AWU, nope, no can do...
the best thing for me is the alarm on the Watch. it has improved my awake ability ten fold. With an audible alarm I always want to go back to sleep or need to snooze. With the haptics on the Watch, i wake without needing to snooze.
Yes. Not really super into the sleep stats but I’ve almost always slept with a watch on. Some watches are less comfortable than others though, obviously. I have no issues sleeping with an Apple Watch on.
I think when I was regularly wearing a G-Shock I took that off to sleep. I suspect the Ultra I might too, if I had it.
If you don’t want the sleep tracking then it’s just personal preference. If you do want sleep tracking then get used to it or get a smaller one.
I think when I was regularly wearing a G-Shock I took that off to sleep. I suspect the Ultra I might too, if I had it.
If you don’t want the sleep tracking then it’s just personal preference. If you do want sleep tracking then get used to it or get a smaller one.
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I sleep wearing a watch so as not to wake up my family at night if I get a call from work and an alarm clock rings
I sleep with my Apple Watch 6 for two reasons: I wear glasses and I have a very bad memory. - So I use the Mickey Mouse screen to tell me what time it is. And if some thought comes up while lying there in the dark I use the app Drafts on my watch to dictate this thought (they are simple at night!). Drafts turn dictation into typed text which then is available automatically on my iPhone, iMac and iPad in the morning. My language is one of the "smaller" languages which Apple don't support (so well). But Drafts have no problems.
I’ve always slept with my Apple Watch on. The ability to snooze the alarm from my wrist is worth its weight in gold. I like that there’s a flashlight function that works great at night. The sleep tracking is just a bonus.
I’ve got an Ultra now, and it doesn’t bother me at all. One of the benefits I saw in the Ultra is that the longer battery life gets me through the day and night quite easily.
Speaking of the flashlight— anyone know how to get it to default to red rather than starting always a white and having to flip through to red?
I’ve got an Ultra now, and it doesn’t bother me at all. One of the benefits I saw in the Ultra is that the longer battery life gets me through the day and night quite easily.
Speaking of the flashlight— anyone know how to get it to default to red rather than starting always a white and having to flip through to red?