How to Set Up a Bedtime Schedule

 

You can access the Bedtime settings through the Google Clock app. Download the app from the Google Play Store if it’s not already on your Android device.

Open the app, and then tap “Bedtime” in the bottom toolbar.

Tap “Get Started.”

First, we’ll create a wake-up alarm (tap “Skip” if you don’t want to set one). Tap the minus (-) and plus (+) signs to choose a time. Tap the days of the week you want to use the alarm.

Under the time and date options, you can also tap the checkbox next to the “Sunrise Alarm” option to enable it. This setting mimics the sun by slowly brightening the phone screen before your alarm sounds.

Next, tap “Sound” to select the one you want for your alarm.

The first time you open the “Sound” settings, you’ll be greeted by popup containing any apps you can use to set a music alarm. Tap “Dismiss” if you want to move on to the other options.

Scroll through the list of sounds and tap the one you want to set as your alarm. Then, tap the Back arrow to return to the previous screen.

Next, select the checkbox next to the “Vibrate” option if you also want your phone to vibrate when the alarm sounds.

If you want to set up a Routine with Google Assistant, tap the plus sign (+) to open the Assistant settings. If not, tap “Next.”

Now, you can set up a bedtime schedule. Use the minus (-) and plus (+) signs to adjust the time you want your device to be silenced, and then tap the days of the week you want this to occur.

To get a reminder to go to bed, tap “Reminder Notification” and select a time.

If your device includes Google’s Digital Wellbeing suite, there’s another option called “Bedtime Mode” (more on that later). For now, tap “Done” to get to the “Bedtime” overview screen.

On the “Bedtime” overview screen, you’ll see a number of additional tools, including “Listen to Sleep Sounds” and “See Your Upcoming Events.” If your device has the Digital Wellbeing suite, you’ll also have the “See Recent Bedtime Activity” option.

Tap “Listen to Sleep Sounds” if you want the app to play soothing music or sounds while you fall asleep. Tap “Choose a Sound” to get started.

You’ll see a few built-in sounds you can choose from, as well as any connected music apps. Tap the Back arrow after you make a selection.

Next, if want to make sure your alarm always goes off before any scheduled events, you can give the Clock app access to your calendar; tap “Continue” to set it up.

When asked if you want to give the Clock app permission to access your calendar, tap “Allow.”

Your Bedtime schedule is now complete!