Should you use 'begin sleep now' on the phone app?

[Pksrowland37]

Hi

I"ve read a few places and from a moderator that 'Just note that the sleep stages won't be generated since you're using the Fitbit app instead of your watch to track your sleep.' I use this because I thought I had to and have gotten detailed logs although not every night.  So should you or should you not use the begin sleep now on the app?

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[JohnnyRow · Accepted solution]

'Begin sleep now' was originally for trackers without heart rate monitors that could only detect sleep from lack of motion.  If you have a tracker with heart rate monitor, you are better off not using 'begin sleep now".  However I do use it occasionally if I want it to record a nap of less than an hour that is too short to otherwise be detected, with the understanding I will not get full details on it.

[Pksrowland37]

however I do get full details I see REM, Light, Deep, %hr below resting, etc. Also with not using it then if I get up a few times at night which I do wont it sense I'm awake and stop my sleep? How does it know when I'm truly awake?

[WilsonFitbit]

Hello @Pksrowland37 It's great to see you around! @JohnnyRow I'm glad to see you around and thanks for your great input! 

@Pksrowland37 Thank you for the detailed information! It's very odd since you've mentioned that you've received details about REM, Light, and Deep Sleep Data. As @JohnnyRow mentioned, while using this option, your Sleep Stages should not be received. For more information, I recommend visiting this help article: What should I know about Fitbit sleep stages?

On a side note, I've noticed that you inquired about "Awake" on this thread and you have received information. Please note that for future reference, I recommend creating a single thread for each question. This way confusion can be avoided. 

See you around. 

[Pksrowland37]

Hi Wilson

Yes it's very odd indeed! Especially since I"ve posted about not getting detailed info, no moderator mentioned or asked about 'begin sleep'.  I posted another question regarding what happens if you get up frequently in the night, does this trigger fitbit to sense you are awake. 

Thanks

Patti

I get up 2 or 3 times at night (get out of bed and walk). Will that trigger fitbit (inspire hr) to sense I'm awake? I"ve read some post that once you get up and go to the bathroom fitbit will stop tracking your sleep and then it wont start again.

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[SunsetRunner]

I have just got the versa 2 and I wanted it pretty much for the sleep app. I’ll press the sleep now and it will only log an hour or 2 of my sleep when I press awake in the morning. Plus this this has a mind of its own too with reminders... hmmmmmmm. 

[Pksrowland37]

An update I did not use the begin sleep feature on my app and it recorded my sleep, even though I got up and walked to my bathroom.  I did not move my hands while walking.  Well this is only one night hope for success tonight.

[JohnnyRow]

Ideally, getting up for bathroom, should just log as a normal awake period during the night, assuming it is not too long.  If too long, could be broken into 2 separate sleep sessions.  "too long" - I have no idea what that time length is.

[fallingup13]

Hi, if I don’t use “begin sleep now” on my phone what should I be using. I just got a newer Inspire2 and it has the heart rate. 

TYIA 

[JohnnyRow]

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@fallingup13 wrote:

Hi, if I don’t use “begin sleep now” on my phone what should I be using. I just got a newer Inspire2 and it has the heart rate. 

TYIA 

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Don't "use" anything.  Just let Fitbit figure out when you sleep.

[WilsonFitbit]

Hello @fallingup13. Welcome to the community forums! @JohnnyRow Great to see you around and thanks for your input! 

@fallingup13 As mentioned on JohnnyRow's post, wear your Fitbit device to sleep and when your body is completely at rest and you haven’t moved for about an hour, your Fitbit device records that you’re asleep. 

For more information, please check: How do I track my sleep with my Fitbit device?

Hope this helps.