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What are the minimum requirements for Pillow on the Apple Watch?
Current Pillow on the Apple Watch can be installed on any device that can run watchOS 6 or newer.
Can I track my sleep automatically without Pillow on the Apple Watch?
Yes! You don't have to install Pillow on the Apple Watch to use Pillow's automatic sleep tracking feature. Simply wear your Apple Watch during sleep and Pillow will produce a detailed sleep analysis that includes:
Detailed sleep stage analysis
Heart rate analysis
Blood oxygen levels during sleep (on supported devices)
Environmental audio levels (on supported devices)
Respiratory rate levels during sleep (on supported devices)
Can I track my sleep manually without Pillow on the Apple Watch?
Yes! In this case you have to place your iPhone or iPad on the mattress face-down near (but not under) your pillow. Click here for detailed instructions. When you track your sleep manually using the iPhone you can benefit from the following features:
Smart wake up alarm on the iPhone/iPad
Detailed sleep stage analysis
If you also wear your Apple Watch during sleep, Pillo can provide: heart rate analysis, blood oxygen levels, environmental audio levels (on supported devices)
Audio recordings
Sleep aid
What if I start a sleep session that uses only the iPhone/iPad and place my device on the nightstand instead of the mattress?
In this case Pillow will not be able to provide to provide sleep stage analysis but you can still benefit from the following features:
Smart wake up alarm on the iPhone/iPad
Detailed sleep stage analysis
If you also wear your Apple Watch during sleep, Pillo can provide: heart rate analysis, blood oxygen levels, environmental audio levels (on supported devices)
Audio recordings
Sleep aid
Are there any other limitations, if I can't install Pillow on my Apple Watch?
No! You can still benefit from the rest of Pillow's features such as personalized insights, sleep tips, trends, optimal bedtime notifications, sleep notes, mood reporting and many more.