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What is the purpose of the sleep window?

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In this article, you will learn what the sleep window is for, where you can find it, and according to which criteria it is adjusted.

The sleep window supports you in developing a regular sleep rhythm. It helps you keep fixed times for going to bed and getting up, regardless of how well or poorly you slept on any individual night. Through this reliable rhythm, your body can orient itself better, which can stabilize sleep in the long term.

Where can you find your sleep window?
To view or adjust your sleep window, click on “Sleep window” in the left menu. This feature is available to you as soon as you have successfully completed the “Sleeping Hours” module.

There, you can move the start and end of your sleep window to be earlier or later in five-minute increments. Use the arrows below the sleep window for this and then click on “Save” to apply the change.

When can you adjust your sleep window?
For the training to remain effective, adjustment of the sleep window is tied to certain requirements:

  • Extending the sleep window: It is possible to extend it if you have made at least three journal entries in the last seven days and your sleep efficiency during this period was at least 85 %.
  • Shortening the sleep window: If you have recorded at least three journal entries in the last seven days and your sleep efficiency during this period was below 80 %, you will be advised to shorten it by 15 minutes.

You can see in the menu whether the respective requirements are met. Only if they are met will the corresponding adjustment options be shown to you. Otherwise, your sleep window will initially remain unchanged.

Why is the sleep window so important?
The goal of the sleep window is to use time in bed as effectively as possible for sleep. This allows your body to once again clearly associate the bed with sleep and recovery, and less with being awake, rumination, or contraction.

Any questions?
If you have questions about the somnio app – both regarding content and technical issues – you can contact our support team at any time. You can reach us by email at support@somn.io or directly via the support feature in the app.