Here are some of the things I discovered during my testing regimen.
My big takeaway is that most users will be better off waiting for more mature software and hardware before diving into sleep tracking. This is coupled with the inconvenience of routine midday smartwatch recharging - a step beyond the prior “leave it on a nightstand dock” system people grudgingly began to accept years ago. Even with the latest and greatest Apple Watch, users can expect little in the way of actionable insights. Having gone through that process, I’m convinced I’ve experienced the kernel of a valuable solution, but just like the very first Apple Watch, it still feels half-baked.įor the time being, I can’t in good faith recommend wasting precious time on Apple’s current sleep tracking app, and I don’t have much confidence in rival solutions, either. After trying the feature in prerelease versions of watchOS 7, I spent the past week testing Apple’s finished sleep tracking app, which meant changing my daily charging routine, wearing my Watch to bed each night, and checking my phone for insights each day. Sleep tracking tech is rapidly becoming ubiquitous: This month, Apple added the feature to tens of millions of Apple Watches in a free watchOS 7 software update, and Fossil did so for select Google Wear OS watches in August.īut despite years of work by researchers and wearable developers, meaningfully useful sleep tracking remains more a dream than a reality. If you’re an executive seeking peak performance from the moment you wake up or a parent hoping to create a better nightly routine for your family, you’ve probably heard about sleep tracking wearables - devices that promise to improve your health and productivity by monitoring your sleep. Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10.
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