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does the apple watch need to be on the wrist to record sleep?

Does the Apple watch need to be on the wrist to record sleep?

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Posted on Aug 11, 2023 1:22 PM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2023 3:11 PM

Certainly.

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Aug 11, 2023 3:11 PM in response to raidl

Certainly.

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Aug 16, 2023 12:55 PM in response to sberman

I had fallen asleep with the watch in the bed, but not on my wrist. It seemed to record something regarding my sleep. Curious, not sure how the algorithm works

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does the apple watch need to be on the wrist to record sleep?

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