How can I use my Fitbit device to sleep better?

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Full of tips and tricks on Fitbit devices and features, this guide can help you achieve a consistent sleep cycle. Check out the steps below to get your sleep habits on track.

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GET READY—GET YOUR SLEEP SCHEDULE ON TRACK

Sleep, slumber, snooze—whatever you call it, sleep is a crucial part of feeling your best every day. Though everyone is different, the CDC recommends that adults get at least 7 hours of sleep each night (source). Fitbit sleep tools are here to help you get more Zzz's.

Set a sleep goal in the Fitbit app

We’ll remind you when it’s time to wind down

GET SET—WEAR YOUR FITBIT DEVICE TO BED

Your Fitbit device automatically tracks your sleep for you, including your sleep stages (Light, Deep, and REM sleep stages) or sleep patterns (time you spent awake, restless, and asleep).

Charge your device before you recharge

Use Smart Wake to wake up refreshed

Rest easy with your device securely on your wrist

GET TO SLEEP!—CHECK YOUR STATS TOMORROW

Before you can adjust your sleep habits, you have to figure out how much sleep you’re currently getting and whether it works for you. Check your sleep data in the morning to find patterns in your sleep habits and adjust your schedule accordingly.

Use sleep insights and stages to figure out your ideal schedule

Get insight into your nightly snoring or noise levels

Having trouble sleeping? Try our tips for sleeping better.

If you’re still having trouble falling asleep after adjusting your schedule, try changing up some of your other habits, such as your caffeine intake or workout schedule, that may be interfering with your sleep quality. Keep reading for some helpful tips:

	Use the Relax app Try deep breathing exercises to shift your body and mind into a more relaxed state and prepare for sleep. For more information, see How do I track and manage stress with my Fitbit device?
	Log your food to track your caffeine and sugar intake Caffeine and sugar may interfere with your sleep. Caffeine has a half-life of 5 to 7 hours, so any caffeine you ingest at 3:00 pm is still in your system at 8:00 pm. Stick to no more than 4 8-ounce cups of coffee per day, and cut back on sugar. Check your food log to see how much caffeine and sugar you’re consuming and when. For more information, see: How do I track my food with the Fitbit app? The 4 Rules of Healthy Caffeine Consumption Is your Coffee Buzz Ruining Your Bedtime? Is Sugar Keeping You Up at Night?
	Log your workouts to track your activity Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and wake up less frequently. Try consistently meeting your activity or exercise goals, improving your cardio fitness score, or increasing your daily active minutes. For more information, see: How do I track my activity with my Fitbit device? What is my cardio fitness score? 5 Big Reasons to Improve Your Cardio Fitness Score How Do Your Sleep Habits Stack Up?
	Adjust your workout schedule Pay attention to how you sleep after working out in the morning versus at night. If working out too early or too close to bedtime impacts your sleep quality, try a new schedule. For more information, see Working Out Can Improve Your Sleep—Here’s How!
	Use alarms to help you stay on track Set an alarm to remind you to stop consuming caffeine and sugar at a specific time of day. For more information, see How do I manage alarms on my Fitbit device?

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GET READY—GET YOUR SLEEP SCHEDULE ON TRACK

GET SET—WEAR YOUR FITBIT DEVICE TO BED

GET TO SLEEP!—CHECK YOUR STATS TOMORROW

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