How to set sleep mode and wake up refreshed on Android

Do you sometimes toss and turn during the night? Can’t resist late night phone scrolling? Turn on Bedtime mode. This is available on many Android smartphones, including the most affordable phones, and is known as Sleep Mode on Samsung smartphones.

This handy feature dismisses notifications, dims the screen, and mimics a sunrise to gently wake you up. Set a schedule, relax with calming features, and say goodbye to distractions before bed. Sleep deeper and wake up refreshed with Android’s Bedtime mode. Want to switch off and get a good night’s sleep? Read on to discover the secrets to a good night’s sleep with your Android device.

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What is Bedtime Mode on Android?

Bedtime mode is a Digital Wellbeing feature that lets you limit your device’s activity when you need a break from your phone. On Samsung devices, this feature appears as “Sleep” and is part of his five modes: driving mode, exercise mode, relax mode, and work mode. Bedtime mode allows you to set your sleep and wake up times and repeat the alarm every day. This feature always sets a Do Not Disturb filter to block calls, messages, and notifications during these hours.

Additionally, Bedtime Mode includes settings to create a dark, quiet atmosphere and save power. This mode enables grayscale and dark modes, draining colors from your phone. The idea is to block visual stimuli that keep the user’s attention glued to the device. You can turn it off if you don’t need it, but it makes noise, which defeats the purpose of Bedtime mode.

How to enable Bedtime mode on most Android smartphones

The Digital Wellbeing dashboard shows you statistics about how you use your phone and tools to manage your screen time.The dashboard is[設定]It’s in the menu, but you can pin the icon to your app gallery for faster access. This option works on Google Pixel smartphones and similar models. To set Bedtime mode:

1. Open setting.
2. Scroll up and tap Digital wellbeing and parental controls.
3. Tap bedtime mode.

   

   

4. go to routine before bed > Use schedule. Most compatible phones have additional options such as: Turn on power while charging. This is useful if you always have your phone plugged in or on a wireless charger before bed or a nap.
5. please choose start and end Set the time as needed.
6. Choose the days you want Bedtime mode to turn on automatically.
7. Tap customization Click to access more options.

   

   

8. Automatically, do not disturb mode is enabled. To turn it off, toggle switch. That will cause confusion.
9. Tap for grayscale, dark theme, and light wallpaper. Bedtime screen options.
10. Tap Turn it on now Enable bedtime mode.

How to create a sleep schedule on your Samsung phone

If you have a Samsung smartphone running Android 13 OS or newer, Bedtime mode is now called Sleep mode. This is located in the “Modes and Routines” menu. If you have a Samsung Galaxy or similar phone:

1. Open setting.
2. select modes and routines.

   

3. Tap sleepTap , then start.

   

   

4. use clock Tap to set your sleep and wake times.
5. use schedule Click below the clock and select the days you want to turn on sleep mode.
6. When you’re done, tap Next.
7. Do Not Disturb mode is automatically enabled. To turn it off, toggle switch. That will cause confusion.
8. To choose the contacts and notifications you receive when DnD is on, tap . calls and messages or notification.

   

   

9. When you’re done, tap Next.
10. By default, grayscale mode and dark mode are turned on. You can also turn on eye comfort shield, sound mode and volume, and power saving.use Checkbox Click to turn it on or off.
11. Tap end.
12. Tap turn on Enable bedtime mode.

    

    

13. in modes and routines, There are several settings to adjust sleep mode. For example, choose which apps to block and which to let through, depending on their importance. Or set sleep mode to enable other features (like battery mode to save power) when you turn it on. If you’re using a Galaxy Watch, sync these features so they work on both devices.

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How to use Google Clock’s bedtime mode

Not all default clock apps integrate Bedtime mode. If you don’t see this feature on your phone, download Google Clock to get started.

1. Open google clock. If you don’t have it, please install it from the Google Play Store.
2. Tap bedtime It’s in the bottom right corner.
3. Tap let’s start.

   

   

4. use – and + Sign for setting wake-up time.
5. use schedule Click to select the days on which the bedtime alarm repeats.
6. If you want to dock your phone with the display facing you, turn it on sunrise alarm. This feature mimics natural morning light and gently wakes up your screen before your alarm goes off.
7. Tap sound Change alarm sound.
8. When you’re done, tap Next.
9. Set your bedtime and choose the days you want the alarm to repeat.
10. Tap Reminder notification Alerts you before the alarm sounds.
11. Tap end.

    

    

How to enable bedtime mode in quick settings

[クイック設定]Using the menu, swiping down from the top of the screen is the quickest way to access Bedtime mode and other settings. You can open Quick Settings on some phones by sliding down the fingerprint sensor on the side of the device.

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to open Quick Settings.
2. Tap mode.
3. select sleep.

   

   

4. If you can’t see mode In quick settings, tap + Click to display the available buttons.
5. pull mode Go to quick settings. Then tap on it to enable the feature.

   

   

6. If you haven’t created a sleep schedule, press and hold. mode to go into modes and routines menu.

Improve your sleep patterns with routines and app timers

The Digital Wellbeing menu gives you insight into your daily screen time. This data can help you decide which apps you need to use less of. Digital Wellbeing also offers a timer that locks the app for a specific period of time. The app cannot be used until the timer expires. Routines also allow you to set conditions and determine resulting actions.

When you speak the command, Google Assistant launches the routine so you don’t have to do it manually. For example, when your phone is in bedtime mode, you can play sleep sounds, read poetry, adjust brightness and volume, etc. This feature provides an opportunity to multitask without moving a muscle. On Samsung mobile phones,[モードとルーティン]You can also set up routines from the menu. However, he can also turn off Bixby to avoid accidentally starting Bixby.

Create a bedtime routine with Google Assistant

1. Press home button Say “Ok Google” or “Ok Google” in the navigation bar. Click to open the assistant.
2. Swipe up to expand Assistant.
3. Please tap profile icon.
4. select routine.

   

   

5. under your routine,Tap bedtime.
6. Google has defined a starter that includes a command to say when you need sleep. Tap the default starter to add more words.

   

   

7. select add another Click and enter a word or phrase.
8. When you’re done, tap Add starter Return to daily settings. Add another starter if desired.
9. under action,Tap Add action Choose what happens when the starter occurs.
10. Google also provides suggested actions if you can’t find an idea.Tap addition under them.

    

    

11. use drag icon Sort starters and actions.
12. When you’re done, tap keep.

improve sleep quality

Bedtime mode (or sleep mode) helps minimize distractions and improve the quality of your sleep. It comes with customizable features that allow you to adjust your smartphone to promote sleep rather than the opposite.

Bedtime mode does not provide statistics on sleep quality. If this is important to you, consider purchasing a sleep tracking smartwatch that can automatically sync with your smartphone’s bedtime or sleep mode while giving you detailed sleep insights and metrics.