How to improve Sleep Tracking accuracy on my Apple Watch?

Hello. Does anyone know what the shaded part of my sleep tracking means? Is it an error?

I was using my apple watch whilst sleeping and normally don’t see this shaded pattern

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Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11

Posted on Nov 26, 2024 11:32 PM

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LD150

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Nov 27, 2024 1:07 AM in response to reenanemchand

Looks like a malfunction.

Hold in crown and side button together until Apple logo appears then release.

See how it goes tonight.

Dec 19, 2024 7:11 AM in response to reenanemchand

I'm not sure, but I've recently noticed that naps are now recorded and displayed in my sleep data, which I like. And the daily sleep total includes the nap time. During the nap period, my display resembles yours.

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