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Smart Wake Technology
How Smart Wake chooses a wake moment and how to set a wake window that still fits real life.
How Smart Wake works
Instead of waking you at one exact second, Smart Wake looks for a better point inside the wake window you define. The aim is to catch a lighter, more interruptible phase when possible.
How to set the window
- Start with a 20 to 30 minute window if your mornings are predictable
- Keep a hard latest wake time for work, school, or medication timing
- If you already wake naturally before the end of the window, keep Smart Wake enabled but shorter
When it feels worse
If Smart Wake seems too early or too inconsistent, review the previous night's signal quality and continuity first. Poor sensing or fragmented sleep can limit the system's choices inside the window.
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