How to Use Sleep Coaching on Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic includes advanced sleep coaching that tracks your sleep, assigns you a "Sleep Animal" profile, and provides personalized guidance to improve sleep quality.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Watch | Wear during sleep |
| Battery | At least 30% before bed |
| Samsung Health | On phone, signed in |
| Duration | Minimum 7 nights for coaching |
Setting Up Sleep Tracking
On Watch: Open Samsung Health tap Sleep enable Track sleep
Optional features: Blood oxygen during sleep, snoring detection, smart alarm
Wear the watch: Snug but comfortable, above wrist bone, display facing up.
Sleep Animals
Samsung assigns you one of eight Sleep Animals based on your patterns:
| Animal | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Lion | Early riser, consistent routine |
| Bear | Average sleeper, natural rhythms |
| Wolf | Night owl, late sleeper |
| Dolphin | Light sleeper, easily disturbed |
| Penguin | Struggles with sleep |
| Hedgehog | Variable sleep patterns |
| Mole | Deep sleeper, hard to wake |
| Deer | Alert, sensitive sleeper |
Your animal may change as your habits change.
Starting a Sleep Program
Open Samsung Health on phone Sleep scroll to Sleep coaching review your Sleep Animal start the recommended 4-5 week program with daily missions.
Sleep Metrics
| Stage | Description | Healthy Range |
|---|---|---|
| Awake | Brief wakings | Under 10% |
| REM | Dream sleep | 20-25% |
| Light | Transition sleep | 45-55% |
| Deep | Restorative sleep | 15-25% |
Sleep Score (0-100): 90+ Excellent, 80-89 Good, 70-79 Fair, Below 70 Needs improvement.
Sleep Features
-
Smart Alarm: Wakes you during light sleep within a set window for gentler awakening.
SettingsSleepSmart alarm -
Bedtime Reminders: Watch alerts when it's time for bed. Configure in
Samsung HealthSleepSettings -
Sleep Mode: Auto-enables Do Not Disturb at bedtime.
SettingsModes and RoutinesSleep mode
Viewing Sleep Data
On Watch: Samsung Health Sleep shows last night's summary
On Phone (more detailed): Samsung Health app shows daily, weekly, and monthly trends with detailed sleep stage charts
See Also: How Long Does Battery Last|What's New|Battery Drain Fix