Consumer sleep trackers estimate sleep stages from movement and heart rate — useful for spotting patterns, not a medical-grade diagnosis. This section covers what the data is actually good for, plus free options worth trying before paying for a premium tier.

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Do Sleep Tracking Apps Actually Improve Your Sleep?

Do Sleep Tracking Apps Actually Improve Your Sleep?

Sleep trackers estimate, they don't diagnose. Here is what the data from a phone or wearable can and can't tell you.