Quality sleep is the foundation of good health. Learn how to use your smart ring's sleep tracking data to dramatically improve your rest and recovery.
Understanding Your Sleep Stages
Your smart ring tracks four critical sleep stages:
1. Light Sleep (50-60% of night)
- Transition phase between wake and deep sleep
- Body temperature drops, heart rate slows
- Important for memory consolidation
2. Deep Sleep (15-25% of night)
- Most restorative sleep phase
- Physical recovery and immune system strengthening
- Growth hormone release
3. REM Sleep (20-25% of night)
- Rapid Eye Movement - dreaming occurs
- Emotional processing and memory formation
- Brain detoxification
4. Awake Time
- Brief awakenings are normal (3-5% of night)
- Excessive awakenings may indicate sleep issues
5 Tips to Improve Your Sleep Score
1. Maintain Consistent Sleep Schedule
Go to bed and wake up at the same time daily, even on weekends. Your smart ring will show improved sleep consistency scores.
2. Optimize Your Sleep Environment
- Keep bedroom temperature between 60-67°F (15-19°C)
- Use blackout curtains or eye mask
- Minimize noise with earplugs or white noise
3. Monitor Your Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Higher HRV during sleep indicates better recovery. Track this metric in your smart ring app to gauge stress levels and recovery.
4. Avoid Blue Light Before Bed
Stop screen time 1-2 hours before sleep. Your ring's data will show improved deep sleep percentages.
5. Track Your Sleep Debt
Use your smart ring's weekly sleep reports to identify patterns and ensure you're getting 7-9 hours consistently.
Using Your Data Effectively
Review your sleep trends weekly, not daily. Look for patterns:
- Which nights have the best deep sleep?
- What activities or foods correlate with poor sleep?
- How does exercise timing affect your rest?
Start tracking your sleep journey with our Aura Smart Ring collection. Your path to better rest begins with better data.
