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I’m not a morning person, and I’m also a light sleeper.

It doesn’t have to be that way, though - if only myGarminwatch had a smart alarm.

Man in bed checking smart watch

Many smartwatches supports third-party sleep apps with smart alarms, such as Sleep As Android for WearOS

The premise of a smart alarm is simple.

Each night, we go through sleep cycles comprising periods of light, deep, and REM sleep.

It seems like a no-brainer, but it’s something that’s still missing from even thebest Garmin watches.

Person wearing Galaxy Watch with sleep function

Many smartwatches supports third-party sleep apps with smart alarms, such as Sleep As Android for WearOS

It’s a subject that comes up regularly onGarmin’s support forums, andthe Garmin Subreddit.

I could just break away from Garmin entirely, but it would be a wrench.

I’m halfway up Mt Everest and only 3% off completing the Appalachian Trail badge.