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Re: Ask HN: Best sleep trackers?

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Post by Jonovono »

gtbcb wrote: post #19

https://ouraring.com/ is pretty awesome. I've started sleeping more, at more consistent times, and consuming less caffeine and alcohol. $75 off - http://ouraring.com/partners/rohannatraj - doesn't benefit me, just a coupon I received myself.

Thanks! TBH I have heard of the ring but just assumed it was a scam for some reason, never really looked into it. Just bough one from your link. I've been looking for a tracker that's not a watch, and now that jawbone shut down there wasn't many options. Excited to try it out.

Re: Ask HN: Best sleep trackers?

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Post by gwbas1c »

yjftsjthsd-h wrote: post #48
gwbas1c wrote: post #20

One of the reasons I bought my Fitbit is to look at my sleep patterns. (In hindsight, I only look once every few months) The data is surprisingly accurate, and sleeping with a watch on doesn't bother me one bit. (I use a silicon watch band, the dressier watch bands would probably bother me.)

One great thing about a smartwatch is that you don't have to remember to put it on before going to bed. Better yet if it's one of the models with a long enough battery that you can just wear it and forget about it completely.

I only take it off (and charge it) when I shower or go in the hot tub. The battery lasts a few days, which is long enough for me to take it on 2-3 day trips without charging it.

Re: Ask HN: Best sleep trackers?

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Post by elric »

joveian wrote: post #53
elric wrote: post #49

Anecdata: Have sleep apnea, so am interested in better sleep, and I'm hooked up to a CPAP machine which registers every breath I take. I've tried several devices (withings, 2 garmin smart watches and a fitbit), and quite frankly, the results have been appalling. Some random observations: * My latest garmin has an "SpO2" sensor. Which is basically a random number generator with red LED. When I compare the results with…

This reminds me, I was suprised to learn that ECGs can measure breathing (well, not the least expensive ones but most). If breathing is enough then an ECG might be one of the better ways for anyone who doesn't need CPAP and there are some available with local analysis software. They do require a prescripition in many places.

The way I understand it, breathing has an impact on heart rate variability, mostly because the chest cavity expands/contracts, which impacts the vagus nerve, which can then cause the HR to vary a bit. I don't know how reliable it is and if you can reconstruct every breath based on that data. I imagine shallower breaths would have less of an impact.

Perhaps someone more knowlegeable can pitch in?

Re: Ask HN: Best sleep trackers?

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Post by ijustwanttovote »

gtbcb wrote: post #19

https://ouraring.com/ is pretty awesome. I've started sleeping more, at more consistent times, and consuming less caffeine and alcohol. $75 off - http://ouraring.com/partners/rohannatraj - doesn't benefit me, just a coupon I received myself.

Thanks, just picked it up.

I usually use AutoSleep with the Apple watch.

Re: Ask HN: Best sleep trackers?

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Post by jjuel »

dsaavy wrote: post #23

Autosleep for Apple Watch has had a significant impact on my life and I always rave about it to friends. I've been able to recognize choices in my daily life that significantly impact my sleep quality and have made changes that have improved my sleep because of it. I don't know how accurate it is in terms of tracking restless legs unless the movement of your legs causes movement of your upper body that would impact w…

Do you wear your watch when sleeping then now? When do you charge it?

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Post by joecot »

KerryJones wrote: post #18

Sleep As Android I don't think it will directly track leg movement, but it tracks sounds, so if you're shuffling the sheets it could possibly pick that up. It's a very highly rated app and I've used it successfully myself.

It also works with a bunch of smart watches[1]. I use a Android WearOS Fossil watch, connect it to Sleep as Android, and then it'll use my watch movements to track my sleep. The Smart Alarm to wake me a little early if I'm almost awake is a godsend. This is a quick list of compatible devices, but any WearOS device should work.

https://docs.sleep.urbandroid.org/devices/wearables.html

Re: Ask HN: Best sleep trackers?

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Post by palerdot »

DoreenMichele wrote: post #39

A. I generally take my cheap Android phone to bed with me and check the time before closing my eyes, then check the time when I wake up. For really rough days, as backup, I will ask my sons if they know when I conked out. B. Instead of tracking your RLS, I suggest you treat it. There are studies suggesting that iron deficiency and B vitamin deficiencies can be culprits. That helped with mine, though I have known othe…

Shameless plug: I created an app[0] just for this, which just tracks phone movement as an indication for the sleep quality. i.e If you pick your phone you are considered awake and just logs it. It is a completly offline app.

[0] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sleepeasy

Re: Ask HN: Best sleep trackers?

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Post by surds »

I have been using SleepWatch for a few months and I like it. Using the Apple Watch, it can give me decent stats, analyze patterns and suggest things for a better sleep cycle.

Given that a ton of people have recommended AutoSleep here, I will give that a try as well and see which one seems to be better.

Re: Ask HN: Best sleep trackers?

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Post by bfieidhbrjr »

jjuel wrote: post #65
dsaavy wrote: post #23

Autosleep for Apple Watch has had a significant impact on my life and I always rave about it to friends. I've been able to recognize choices in my daily life that significantly impact my sleep quality and have made changes that have improved my sleep because of it. I don't know how accurate it is in terms of tracking restless legs unless the movement of your legs causes movement of your upper body that would impact w…

Do you wear your watch when sleeping then now? When do you charge it?

I charge when sat at my desk, usually in the morning.

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Post by npalmer76 »

jjuel wrote: post #65
dsaavy wrote: post #23

Autosleep for Apple Watch has had a significant impact on my life and I always rave about it to friends. I've been able to recognize choices in my daily life that significantly impact my sleep quality and have made changes that have improved my sleep because of it. I don't know how accurate it is in terms of tracking restless legs unless the movement of your legs causes movement of your upper body that would impact w…

Do you wear your watch when sleeping then now? When do you charge it?

I charge while I have my coffee, take a shower, and get dressed, in the morning. Wake up, run Breath and then put the watch to charge until I get dressed.
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