How to use sleep tracking on a Galaxy Watch5

How does sleep tracking work on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5?

Discover how the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 automatically tracks sleep stages, snoring, blood oxygen levels, and provides personalized sleep coaching for better rest.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro offer automatic sleep tracking with detailed insights into your sleep patterns, including sleep stages, awakenings, snoring detection, and blood oxygen monitoring. Unlike older models, no manual activation is needed—sleep tracking starts automatically when you fall asleep.

1. What sleep data does the Galaxy Watch 5 track?

The Galaxy Watch 5 monitors the following sleep metrics:

- Sleep stages (light, deep, REM)

- Total sleep duration

- Awakenings during sleep

- Snoring detection (without needing your phone)

- Blood oxygen levels during sleep

- Sleep score based on sleep quality, cycles, and movement

2. How is sleep tracking activated on the Galaxy Watch 5?

The Galaxy Watch 5 automatically detects when you fall asleep and begins recording sleep data. No manual activation is required, unlike earlier models such as the Galaxy Watch Active 2 or Watch 3.

3. What is sleep coaching on the Galaxy Watch 5?

Sleep coaching is a feature available through the Samsung Health app that analyzes your sleep patterns over a week and creates a personalized 4-week plan to improve your sleep habits. Tips and guidance are provided daily to help you achieve better rest.

4. Can the Galaxy Watch 5 detect snoring without a smartphone?

Yes, the Galaxy Watch 5 can detect snoring independently using its built-in sensors, eliminating the need for your smartphone's microphone. This feature is available on both the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

5. Does the Galaxy Watch 5 record audio during sleep?

Yes, you can enable audio recording during sleep tracking. Recorded audio clips can be automatically deleted after 7, 31, or 100 days, depending on your preference.

6. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices

The sleep tracking features described above are available on the following devices:

- Galaxy Watch 5

- Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

7. Additional things to check

1. Ensure your Galaxy Watch 5 is charged before bedtime to avoid interruptions in sleep tracking.
2. Keep the watch securely fitted to your wrist for accurate sensor readings.
3. Update the Samsung Health app regularly to access the latest sleep tracking features.

Related Samsung support topics

→ How to use Samsung Health for fitness tracking

→ How to set up sleep coaching on Samsung Galaxy devices

→ Troubleshooting Galaxy Watch battery life issues