Unlike other connected watches, the Apple Watch does not natively offer any sleep analysis function. Fortunately, there are many third-party applications on the App Store capable of making up for this big gap. Here's how to spend peaceful nights following your sleep with your Apple Watch..
The best sleep management apps for Apple Watch
Most Apple Watch owners use their connected watch to track their sports performance (number of steps, calories burned, distance traveled, heart rate). But did you know that this device can also track your sleep?
The many sensors present in the Apple watch and in particular the accelerometer are today capable of finely analyzing your sleep cycle (heartbeat, sleeper movements or snoring). All the data collected during the night will make it possible to establish a precise report of your phase of rest (deep, paradoxical and light sleep).
No need to dive into the menus of your Watch in search of the sleep tracker. Apple has not deemed it necessary to add an assistant to its watch to monitor the various rest cycles. However, you can easily find an app to keep an eye on your nights. We have gathered in this article the best sleep tracking apps..
Sleep ++
Sleep ++ is by far the easiest way to monitor your sleep. It is also one of the most popular applications in the health category. She has all the functions necessary to assess the quality of her nights.
Once awakened, Slepp ++ will present you with a complete summary of the data captured by the Apple Watch and the iPhone during the night. 
Among the data presented, you will find the duration and the quality of your sleep. The app also provides some tips to help you change your routines and make the most of your rest time..
Sleep ++ is primarily intended for the general public. In automatic mode the application detects by itself the time at which you are going to sleep. It avoids forgetting. Triggering can also be done manually.
- Get into your bed
- Make sure the Siri function is activated on your connected watch
- Say Slepp ++ to start your sleep analysis
- Once awake, say Sleep ++ to view the summary of your night
The Slepp ++ application also has a bedtime reminder function as well as a statistics system to track its progress. The application is available for free on the App Store. Only regret the latter is not available in French.
AutoSleep
The AutoSleep application has a very nice presentation. At a glance, you can know your hours of sleep, your heart rate, the quality of your sleep as well as abnormal behaviors during your rest phase (nocturnal agitation).
As each human being is unique, AutoSleep has an installation wizard to customize the results. Do not hesitate to compare the analyzes of your night with your actions of the day. You will quickly realize that certain elements (too rich meal, alcohol intake) can influence the quality of your sleep.
Pillow: Smart sleep tracking
The Pillow app is very simple to use. Its large user interface and detailed statistics are a feast for the eyes. 
The sleep analysis algorithm based on the latest scientific studies on the subject offers very reliable results.
You can easily know your sleep cycles and detect the elements that can affect your falling asleep. The Premium function (paying) offers the possibility of recording the sounds you make at night. Be careful, you risk having big surprises (snoring). 
If you have trouble falling asleep, know that the Pillow application has a multitude of backgrounds and soft music to put you in an atmosphere conducive to falling asleep.
But that's not all, its intelligent alarm clock function will automatically determine the best time to wake you up. So in the half hour before the time you need to wake up, the application will try to detect a phase of light sleep. This is to avoid startling alarm clocks.
Why use the Apple Watch sleep tracker
The new rhythms of life, the appearance of smartphones as well as the work in shifted schedules make that we spend less time in the arms of Morphée. Unfortunately, lack of sleep can have serious repercussions on health and quality of life.
Emotional instability, mood disorders, lack of concentration, constant desire to eat, physical fatigue, depression, weakened immune system, the consequences are numerous. And do not think that this phenomenon only affects adolescents.
According to a study conducted a few years ago, nearly 1/4 of people living in France feel that they are not getting enough sleep. And a large majority of them complain of poor quality sleep. Unsurprisingly, smartphone addicts are the ones who don't sleep the minimum seven hours recommended by doctors.
Do away with poor quality sleep
The progress made in the miniaturization of components has enabled the electronics giants to develop bracelets and connected watches capable of tracking your sleep on a daily basis. Obviously this solution will require you to wear your watch permanently around your wrist. This may cause problems for some of you.
Indeed the Apple watch is relatively bulky. Another concern, the Apple Watch sensors only measure the movements of an arm. If you are used to moving your legs only (restless legs syndrome), the tracker may very well not detect anything.
No scientific study has yet verified the reliability of the results given by these sleep trackers. However, sleep time statistics show the time spent in bed. In addition, if you are subject to sleep disorders, these tools will help you better understand what is going on during your nights and to adjust your sleep habits.
