How to chill at night with Bedtime mode for Android

Creating a routine can be key to getting a good night's sleep. The Google Clock application makes this task easy with a set of “Bedtime”. We will show you how to configure them and capture some Z’s.

Sleep tools are available in the Google Clock app, which comes standard on many Android phones. The Clock application also has a Bedtime mode on phones with Google's Digital Wellbeing suite.. We will also help you configure that!

How to set a bedtime

You can enter the bedtime settings through the Google Clock app. Download the application from Google Play Store if it's not on your Android device yet.

Open the app and then touch “Bedtime” in the lower toolbar.

Touch “Start”.

First, we will create an alarm clock (Touch “Skip” If you don't want to set up a). Touch the minus signs (-) and more (+) to select a time. Touch the days of the week you want to use the alarm.

Below the date and time alternatives, you can also touch the checkbox next to the option “sunrise alarm” to enable it. This setting mimics the sun by slowly illuminating the phone screen before the alarm goes off..

Next, Touch “Sound” to choose the one you want for your alarm.

The first time you open the settings “Sound”, a pop-up window will appear containing the applications you can use to set a music alarm. Touch “Discard” if you want to go to the other options.

Scroll through the list of sounds and touch the one you want to set as an alarm. Subsequently, tap the back arrow to return to the previous screen.

Next, select the check box next to the option “Vibrate” if you also want your phone to vibrate when the alarm sounds.

If you want to set up a routine with the Google Assistant, tap the plus sign (+) to open the Wizard settings. Opposite case, Touch “Next”.

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Now, can determine a bedtime. Use the minus signs (-) and more (+) to set the time you want your device to mute and then touch the days of the week you want this to occur.

To receive a reminder to go to bed, Touch “Reminder notification” and select a time.

If your device includes the Google Digital Wellbeing suite, there is another alternative called “Bedtime Mode” (More on this later). For now, Touch “Ready” to enter the overview screen “Bedtime”.

On the overview screen “Bedtime”, you will see a number of additional tools, including “listen to sleep sounds” and “See your upcoming events”. If your device has the Digital Wellbeing suite, You will also have the option “View recent activity at bedtime”.

Touch “listen to sleep sounds” if you want the app to play music or soothing sounds while you fall asleep. Touch “if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep” to start.

You will see some built-in sounds that you can select from, as well as any connected music app. Touch the back arrow after making a selection.

Next, if you want to make sure your alarm always sounds before any scheduled event, you can give Clock app access to your calendar; Touch “Continue” if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep.

When asked if you want to give the Clock app permission to enter your calendar, Touch “Let”.

Your bedtime is now complete!!

Using Bedtime Mode with Digital Wellbeing

Digital Wellbeing is Google's suite of tools that are intended to help you use your device responsibly.. Part of your mission is to create better wearing habits before bed.

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If you have a fairly new Google Pixel phone or Android device, you most likely have Digital Wellbeing. An easy way to check is to swipe down (once or twice, according to the manufacturer of your phone) from the top of the screen. if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep “Setting” if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep “Digital well-being”.

To use the additional features of Bedtime Mode in Digital Wellbeing, Get started by following the steps we covered previously to create a bedtime schedule. Thereafter, if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep “Bedtime”.

Touch “Bedtime mode”.

Here, you will see a new set of tools to help you stay off the phone at bedtime.

As we have already set a schedule to go to sleep, the “if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep” if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep. You can also choose why it turns on whenever your device is charging within that period of time..

On the bottom, if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep “Do not bother” if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep.

Activate the option “Grayscale” if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep. This is aimed at making the use of your phone less attractive.

When you have finished modifying these settings, tap the back arrow at the top to return to the previous screen.

if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep “Bedtime”.

if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep “Bedtime” it is “if you want the app to play relaxing music or sounds while you fall asleep”. This helps you keep track of how you are using your phone at bedtime. Touch “Continue” to configure this tool.

Digital Wellbeing will ask you to enter sensor data and use your app. Uses light and motion detection during bedtime to calculate when you are using your phone in bed.

Activate the option “Motion and light detection during scheduled bedtime” and then touch “Let”.

That is all! You will now see your activity before bedtime on the overview screen “Bedtime”.