Sleep as Android

Sleep as Android – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Sleep as Android?

Sleep as Android is a smart alarm clock with advanced sleep cycle tracking. It gently wakes you during your lightest sleep phase for a more natural and pleasant start to your day. It also includes a wide range of features to improve your sleep quality and overall well-being.

2. How does the smart wake-up feature work?

The app uses your sleep cycle data to determine the optimal time to wake you within a preset time window, ensuring a smoother, more natural wake-up experience.

3. Is there a trial version of Sleep as Android?

Yes, you get 5 days of premium access for free. After that, you can continue using the freemium version or choose to upgrade for full access.

4. What sleep tracking methods does it use?

• Sonar-based contactless tracking (no need to place your phone in bed)

• Motion and sound analysis

• Support for wearables with built-in sensors

• AI-powered sound recognition for detecting snoring, sleep talking, coughing, etc.

5. Does the app support sleep sounds or lullabies?

Yes, the app includes nature sound lullabies to help you fall asleep more easily.

6. What kind of sleep data does the app track?

• Sleep phases

• Sleep score (deficit, efficiency, regularity)

• Snoring, breathing rate, SPO2, HRV

• Chronotype detection and trends

• Personal insights and advice

7. Can Sleep as Android help me wake up on time?

Yes! It features:

• Gentle alarm tones

• Spotify music and playlists

• Sunrise alarms with smart light integration

• CAPTCHA tasks (math problems, barcode scanning, etc.)

• Snooze limits to prevent oversleeping

8. What wearables are supported?

Sleep as Android supports:

• Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, Wear OS

• Garmin (ConnectIQ)

• Mi Band, Amazfit, Zepp (via 3rd-party apps)

• Polar (H10, OH10, Verity Sense)

• Fitbit (Ionic, Sense, Versa)

• PineTime
  You can even install the app directly on Wear OS watches for better data and convenience.

More info: Supported Devices

9. Which apps and services does Sleep as Android integrate with?

• Spotify for alarms and lullabies

• Smart lights like Philips HUE, IKEA TRÅDFRI for sunrise wake-up

• Automation tools: IFTTT, Tasker, MQTT, Webhooks

• Fitness & health: Google Fit, Samsung Health, Health Connect

• Backup services: SleepCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox

10. What is the CAPTCHA feature in the alarm?

CAPTCHA tasks (e.g. math problems, sheep counting, barcode scanning) ensure you're fully awake. These tasks prevent you from disabling the alarm too easily.

The Accessibility Service is used to prevent cheating by stopping the app or turning off the phone mid-task. No personal data is collected.

11. Why does the app request Device Administrator permission?

This permission prevents you from uninstalling the app while a CAPTCHA alarm task is active, ensuring you don’t bypass the wake-up challenge.

12. Is Sleep as Android a medical app?

No. It’s designed to promote general fitness and better sleep habits, not to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Oxygen saturation tracking works only with compatible devices such as TicWatch or BerryMed oximeters.

Learn more: Wearable Compatibility

13. Where can I find tutorials and documentation?

• Quick Start Guide: Start here

• Video Tutorial: Watch now

• Complete Documentation: Explore docs

• FAQ Page: More FAQs

• Permissions Explained: Read more

14. How does sonar contactless sleep tracking work?

The app emits ultrasonic pulses (inaudible to humans) and analyzes the reflections to monitor movement and breathing without needing to touch the phone.
See it in action: Sonar Demo Video

15. How does the AI detect sounds like snoring or talking?

Sleep as Android uses neural networks trained specifically to detect and classify sleep-related sounds.
Learn more: Sound Detection Video

If you have more questions, visit our full FAQ & Help Center or reach out via the app.