iOS 815: Snoozy Sleepy Time - How Your iPhone & Apple Watch Team Up for Smarter Sleep Video
iOS Today (Video)Show Notes
Fed up with groggy wake-ups and noisy notifications? Discover how automating Focus modes and Shortcuts can totally transform your nights and mornings using clever iOS tricks.
Built-in sleep tracking features on iOS and Apple Watch explained
Setting sleep goals, schedules, and using Sleep Focus mode
How to customize Focus modes for a better sleep environment
Allowing exceptions and adjusting notifications during Sleep Focus
Screen, home, and lock screen customizations for sleep time
Insights into Apple's sleep score metrics and calculation
Apple Watch features: sleep apnea and breathing disturbance notifications
Third-party sleep tracking app recommendations and comparisons
Shortcuts Corner: automating sleep and wake routines with iOS Shortcuts
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Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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