iPhone : Sleep Cycle alarm clock as mentioned by Blighter - Page 9

Blighter · 04-02-2010, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

You see I'm not convinced about this... have a look hear at last night's graph. Now apparently I was in deep sleep straight away. Also I got out of bed at 207am for a pee. Then I was up at 414am for some water. From 5am onwards I was reading in bed.

I think this just proves I don't move much in bed.

However when I do sleep and not suffering from insomnia, WW3 could be going on outside and I wouldn't hear it.

I had close to 5hrs sleep which doesnt' correspond to the above.

That doesn't look right... maybe change the placement of the phone on your bed?

Will · 04-02-2010, 15:00

It was near my head (I had it on airplane mode and put my sim in another phone in case of emergencies). I did the test thing and I could hear a tone every time I moved in bed so thought it was ok?

iCraig · 04-02-2010, 15:02

Not everyone moves in the pattern it's trying to predict though. I don't think anyone should be taking it too literally what the graph is showing, you've got people who barely move when trying to sleep and others who fidget, how would the phone know if you're simply lying still or actually asleep?

Will · 04-02-2010, 15:07

Exactly my point. Hence why I'm not convinced by this app yet.

Kitten · 04-02-2010, 16:17

Mine's been pretty spot on each night. I'm quite surprised by the accuracy of it. Could be the placebo effect, but I don't care - I've been more awake in the mornings this week than I have for months - and less tired in the afternoon/evening.I know last night that I lay awake, pretty still until around 2, then dropped off, and that's *exactly* what my graph shows. It shows awake, and dipping in and out of drowsy until 2 when it goes into freefall sleepiness.

Mark · 05-02-2010, 20:32

Annoyances.org: Seems the alarm volume is tied to the phone volume, so one affects the other. That's not very good.

You guessed, it didn't wake me up this morning - not that it mattered.

Piggymon · 05-02-2010, 20:57

As Jamie says, doesn't really work for us as it's too sensitive for the bed :/

Shame, I really liked the wake up music.

Mark · 05-02-2010, 21:03

There's a solution for that:

Set the alarm for the time you want, but don't put it on the bed. It'll still wake you up at the right time (unless there's an earthquake

), with the right music.

I shall most likely do the same.

Kitten · 05-02-2010, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piggymon

As Jamie says, doesn't really work for us as it's too sensitive for the bed :/

Shame, I really liked the wake up music.

I'm guessing cos it's a water bed? The water probably emphasises each movement.

Piggymon · 05-02-2010, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

There's a solution for that:

Set the alarm for the time you want, but don't put it on the bed. It'll still wake you up at the right time (unless there's an earthquake

), with the right music.

I shall most likely do the same.

Ooh good idea!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

I'm guessing cos it's a water bed? The water probably emphasises each movement.

Yep you got it, as soon as I twitch slightly it thinks I'm wide awake

04-02-2010, 15:00	#82
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	It was near my head (I had it on airplane mode and put my sim in another phone in case of emergencies). I did the test thing and I could hear a tone every time I moved in bed so thought it was ok? __________________ *No No!*

04-02-2010, 15:02	#83
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Not everyone moves in the pattern it's trying to predict though. I don't think anyone should be taking it too literally what the graph is showing, you've got people who barely move when trying to sleep and others who fidget, how would the phone know if you're simply lying still or actually asleep? __________________

04-02-2010, 15:07	#84
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Exactly my point. Hence why I'm not convinced by this app yet. __________________ *No No!*

04-02-2010, 16:17	#85
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Mine's been pretty spot on each night. I'm quite surprised by the accuracy of it. Could be the placebo effect, but I don't care - I've been more awake in the mornings this week than I have for months - and less tired in the afternoon/evening.I know last night that I lay awake, pretty still until around 2, then dropped off, and that's exactly what my graph shows. It shows awake, and dipping in and out of drowsy until 2 when it goes into freefall sleepiness. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

05-02-2010, 20:57	#87
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	As Jamie says, doesn't really work for us as it's too sensitive for the bed :/ Shame, I really liked the wake up music. __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

05-02-2010, 20:32	#86
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Annoyances.org: Seems the alarm volume is tied to the phone volume, so one affects the other. That's not very good. You guessed, it didn't wake me up this morning - not that it mattered.

05-02-2010, 21:03	#88
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	There's a solution for that: Set the alarm for the time you want, but don't put it on the bed. It'll still wake you up at the right time (unless there's an earthquake ), with the right music. I shall most likely do the same.