iOS 815: Snoozy Sleepy Time - How Your iPhone & Apple Watch Team Up for Smarter Sleep

iOS 815: Snoozy Sleepy Time - How Your iPhone & Apple Watch Team Up for Smarter Sleep

Author: TWiT August 14, 2026 Duration: 31:56

Fed up with groggy wake-ups and noisy notifications? Discover how automating Focus modes and Shortcuts can totally transform your nights and mornings using clever iOS tricks.

  • Built-in sleep tracking features on iOS and Apple Watch explained
  • Setting sleep goals, schedules, and using Sleep Focus mode
  • How to customize Focus modes for a better sleep environment
  • Allowing exceptions and adjusting notifications during Sleep Focus
  • Screen, home, and lock screen customizations for sleep time
  • Insights into Apple's sleep score metrics and calculation
  • Apple Watch features: sleep apnea and breathing disturbance notifications
  • Third-party sleep tracking app recommendations and comparisons
  • Shortcuts Corner: automating sleep and wake routines with iOS Shortcuts
  • App Cap: Pelican waterproof floating phone pouch for outdoor adventures (https://amzn.to/4ws5KF5 affiliate link)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent guide you through the ever-evolving world of Apple's mobile ecosystem on iOS Today. This TWiT production goes beyond just headlines, offering a practical and conversational deep dive into the devices and software that shape daily digital life. Each episode feels like a helpful discussion with knowledgeable friends, breaking down complex updates into actionable advice. You'll hear detailed app reviews that separate the truly useful from the merely trendy, alongside clever tips that can unlock new potential from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Apple TV. The conversation also covers essential news, accessory recommendations, and strategies for streamlining tasks with shortcuts. A key part of the podcast's dynamic is listener interaction; questions submitted by the audience often fuel entire segments, making the content directly relevant to real-world problems and curiosities. Whether you're a longtime Apple user or just getting started with your first device, the focus here is on making technology work smarter for you, without the jargon. Tune in for a consistently informative and approachable look at how to get the most out of the tools in your pocket and on your desk.
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