iOS Today 815

Fed up with groggy wake-ups and noisy notifications? Discover how automating Focus modes and Shortcuts can totally transform your nights and mornings using clever iOS tricks.

• Built-in sleep tracking features on iOS and Apple Watch explained
• Setting sleep goals, schedules, and using Sleep Focus mode
• How to customize Focus modes for a better sleep environment
• Allowing exceptions and adjusting notifications during Sleep Focus
• Screen, home, and lock screen customizations for sleep time
• Insights into Apple’s sleep score metrics and calculation
• Apple Watch features: sleep apnea and breathing disturbance notifications
• Third-party sleep tracking app recommendations and comparisons
• Shortcuts Corner: automating sleep and wake routines with iOS Shortcuts
• App Cap: Pelican waterproof floating phone pouch for outdoor adventures (https://amzn.to/4ws5KF5 affiliate link)

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• Tech: How to Use iPhone Focus Modes and Sleep Tracking for Better Rest
• Transcripts: iOS Today 815 Transcript

Links

• Track your sleep on Apple Watch and use Sleep on iPhone
• Set up a sleep schedule in Health on iPhone
• View your sleep score on Apple Watch
• View your sleep history in Health on iPhone
• Sleep apnea notifications on your Apple Watch
• Turn your Sleep Focus on or off on iPhone
• Use a Sleep Focus on iPad
• Use Background Sounds to help with sleep, focus, and more
• AutoSleep: Watch Sleep Tracker
• Sleep Cycle - Tracker & Sounds
• Pillow: Sleep Tracker
• Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular) affiliate link