Drift off to dreamland with these Wear OS apps

It’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep can have a huge impact on your overall health, but it can be all too easy to neglect. While your watch includes built-in settings to help reduce bedtime disturbances, there are also some great apps that make it even simpler to get those much-needed Z’s.

Note: Features may vary depending on watch manufacturer and model.

Staring at screens can wire your mind right before bedtime, and is a no-no when it comes to preparing your body for sleep. Take steps to cut down on blue light exposure by using StayFree to monitor your screen time, reduce how long you’re spending on certain apps, and improve your overall sleep quality. You can also set reminders to put down devices in the evening, and enable sleep mode to automatically shut down specific apps as the day draws to a close.

Staying active throughout the day is a great way to use up energy and tire out both your brain and body. With Fitbit, you can use your watch to track both your physical activity throughout the day and your sleep cycles at night. You can also use the phone app to create sleep schedules based on the sleeping patterns tracked through your watch, so you can better manage your circadian rhythm with bedtime reminders and wake-up alarms.

Want to set yourself up for a great night's sleep? Prioritizing your mental wellbeing is a step in the right direction. Before hitting the hay, de-stress with audio-guided meditations and breathing exercises, or listen to calming sleep stories to help send you to snoozeville.

If you wake up feeling unrested, you might be suffering from sleep disturbances. Thankfully, you can monitor your sleep quality and get detailed insights on your sleeping patterns with Sleep Cycle’s AI-powered watch tracker. Not much of a morning person? Try out the Smart Alarm, which wakes you up at the perfect time based on your sleep that night.

Sleep as Android is a nifty app that lets you drift off to lullabies and soundscapes. Use the watch app to track your sleep and gently wake you up at your lightest phase, so you can wake refreshed and well-rested. And no more oversleeping by hitting the snooze button – set fun locking mechanisms in the phone app to turn off your alarm, such as taking a selfie or solving a math problem.

Sweet dreams!