If you are an iPhone user who loves to monitor your health and fitness progress, you might have encountered the sleep mode feature on the Health app. This feature automatically tracks your sleep duration and quality, but sometimes it can be a hassle especially when you forget to turn it off. Here’s a guide on how to turn off sleep mode on iPhone Health app.
Step 1:
Open the Health app and go to the “Browse” tab.
Step 2:
Tap “Sleep” under the “Health Categories” section.
Step 3:
Tap “Show All Data” then select the date range of your sleep data.
Step 4:
Swipe left on the sleep data you want to delete then tap “Delete”.
Step 5:
Tap “Delete Data” to confirm the deletion.
Step 1:
Open the Health app and go to the “Browse” tab.
Step 2:
Tap “Sleep” under the “Health Categories” section.
Step 3:
Tap “Sleep Mode” then toggle it off.
Step 4:
You can also choose to disable “Track Sleep with Apple Watch” if you don’t want it to track your sleep.
Step 1:
Open the Health app and go to the “Browse” tab.
Step 2:
Tap “Sleep” under the “Health Categories” section.
Step 3:
Tap “Full Schedule & Options” then toggle off “Scheduled Sleep Mode”.
Step 4:
You can also adjust your sleep schedule by tapping “Edit” under “Sleep Schedule”.
Step 1:
Open the Health app and go to the “Browse” tab.
Step 2:
Tap “Sleep” under the “Health Categories” section.
Step 3:
Tap “Full Schedule & Options” then toggle on “Do Not Disturb During Sleep”.
Step 4:
You can also customize your Do Not Disturb settings by tapping “Do Not Disturb” under “Sleep Settings”.
Step 1:
Open the Health app and go to the “Browse” tab.
Step 2:
Tap “Sleep” under the “Health Categories” section.
Step 3:
Tap “Sleep Mode” then toggle off “Automatic Sleep Detection”.
Step 4:
You can also choose to disable “Track Sleep with Apple Watch” if you don’t want it to track your sleep.
Can I turn off sleep mode for a specific day?
No, you can only delete the sleep data for a specific day or disable sleep mode entirely.
Will turning off sleep mode affect my other health and fitness data?
No, turning off sleep mode will only affect your sleep data. Your other health and fitness data will still be tracked normally.
Can I still track my sleep manually even if sleep mode is turned off?
Yes, you can still track your sleep manually by adding it as a data point on the Health app.
Will disabling automatic sleep tracking affect my Apple Watch’s battery life?
Disabling automatic sleep tracking on your Apple Watch may help improve its battery life.
Can I use other sleep tracking apps while sleep mode is turned off?
Yes, you can use other sleep tracking apps that are compatible with the Health app.
Can I turn off sleep mode on my Apple Watch?
No, sleep mode is only available on the Health app on your iPhone.
Can I still use bedtime reminders and wake alarms if sleep mode is turned off?
Yes, you can still use bedtime reminders and wake alarms even if sleep mode is turned off.
Will turning off sleep mode delete my existing sleep data?
No, turning off sleep mode will only disable automatic sleep tracking. Your existing sleep data will still be stored on the Health app unless you delete it manually.
Pros
Turning off sleep mode on the Health app can help prevent accidental tracking of your sleep data. It can also help improve your device’s battery life if you turn off automatic sleep tracking on your Apple Watch.
Tips
- If you only want to turn off sleep mode for a specific night, you can manually delete the sleep data for that night and turn sleep mode back on the next day.
- You can also adjust the “Scheduled Sleep Mode” settings to match your actual sleep schedule.
- Try using other sleep tracking apps that offer more features or customization options.
Summary
Turning off sleep mode on the Health app is easy and can be done by deleting the sleep data, disabling sleep mode entirely, changing your sleep schedule, enabling Do Not Disturb, or disabling automatic sleep tracking. It can help prevent accidental tracking of your sleep data and improve your device’s battery life. Remember to adjust your sleep settings according to your preferences and needs.