How To Use SleepScore
Getting Started (2 minutes)
- Download SleepScore from the App Store or Google Play. Free to start, premium unlocks detailed analysis.
- Place your phone on your nightstand, plugged in and face-up. SleepScore uses sonar technology (sound waves your ears can't hear) to track your breathing and movement without needing a wearable.
- Open the app before bed and tap "Start Sleep." It'll monitor your sleep stages through the night.
- In the morning, check your SleepScore - a number from 0-100 based on sleep quality, duration, and how much time you spent in each stage (light, deep, REM).
- Review the breakdown. SleepScore shows when you fell asleep, how many times you woke up, and how your night compares to others your age and gender.
Understanding Your Score
- SleepScore (0-100): Higher is better. It factors in total sleep time, how often you woke up, and how much deep and REM sleep you got.
- Sleep stages: Deep sleep is for physical recovery. REM sleep is for mental processing and memory. If either is low, your score drops - and you'll probably feel it.
- Wake-up timing: SleepScore has a smart alarm that wakes you during light sleep within your set window (like 6:30-7:00 AM). Waking up during light sleep = less grogginess.
What SleepScore Teaches You
The app doesn't just track - it coaches. Based on your data, SleepScore gives personalized advice:
- Sleep environment tips: Too much light? Room too warm? It'll suggest changes.
- Habit adjustments: If you're drinking caffeine too late or exercising at the wrong time, the app connects those dots.
- Pattern recognition: Over time, you'll see what consistently improves your sleep (going to bed by 10:30 PM, skipping alcohol) vs. what tanks it (late-night screens, eating heavy meals before bed).
Pro Tips
- Set a smart alarm. Instead of waking at exactly 7:00 AM, give SleepScore a 30-minute window. It'll pick the lightest sleep phase in that range to wake you, so you feel more alert.
- Log daily factors. The app lets you track things like stress, exercise, caffeine, and alcohol. After a few weeks, you'll spot what actually moves the needle on your sleep quality.
- Check trends, not single nights. One bad night doesn't define your sleep health. Look at your weekly average to see real progress.
What It's NOT Good For
- Diagnosing sleep disorders. SleepScore is great for tracking patterns, but it's not a medical device. If you suspect sleep apnea or another condition, see a sleep specialist.
- Sharing a bed with a restless partner. The sonar tech can get confused if someone else is moving around a lot. Works best if you sleep alone or with a very still partner.