Iphone Users Sleep cycle app - M5POST

JNic335i · 02-21-2010, 08:30 PM

Tried this last night after a friend told me about it. I was very skeptical. I'm the type of person that hits the snooze button like 10 times before I wake up but this morning I got right up and wasn't tired at all. This thing works and you guys should try it. Only 99cents

"During the night you go from light sleep to deep sleep, occasionally entering into a dream state which is called REM-sleep. These are things that your normal alarm clock does not care about, and will go off at the set time regardless of whether you are in a light sleep phase or in the deepest sleep. However, since you move differently in bed during the different phases, the Sleep Cycle alarm clock is able to use the accelerometer in your iPhone to monitor your movement and determine which sleep phase you are in. Sleep Cycle then uses a 30 minute alarm window that ends at your set alarm time and wakes you in your lightest sleep phase.

"This isn't really something new. These so called bio-alarm clocks have been around for years and work very well, but they usually come with a hefty $200 price tag. I realized that the iPhone has all the components needed, and decided to make an alarm clock that works exactly the same, but sell it for a dollar or two instead."

here's the link: http://www.lexwarelabs.com/sleepcycle/howitworks.html

chd2 · 02-21-2010, 08:38 PM

That sounds pretty cool, I will have to try it out. They say good sleep is one of the most important things to ward off heart disease.

Feyd · 02-21-2010, 08:46 PM

I was going to try this too, but we've got a tempur-pedic so its a no go!

Dan in PA · 02-21-2010, 10:42 PM

Well, it's only a buck so I'm gonna buy it and give it a go.

Kensta335 · 02-21-2010, 11:06 PM

Hmm sounds interesting. Buying it.

derekL · 02-22-2010, 01:57 AM

dude this thing is sickkk. my friend introduced this app to me as well and it was pretty crazy how i was less tired after a 6 hour sleep than i normally was.

BoostedBMW · 02-22-2010, 07:57 AM

Interesting. So does the "30 minute window" mean that it can wake you up 30 mins before or after your set alarm time based on your sleep?

JNic335i · 02-22-2010, 09:10 AM

in some cases yes it wakes you up before your alarm is set.

SpacE82 · 02-22-2010, 09:21 AM

So since I hit snooze 100 times, and I set my regular alarm to account for this, I should set the app to go off later than when my alarm would normally?

I downloaded it last week, but havent used it yet...I was a little skeptical, but I think I'll give it a go.

JNic335i · 02-22-2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpacE82

So since I hit snooze 100 times, and I set my regular alarm to account for this, I should set the app to go off later than when my alarm would normally?

I downloaded it last week, but havent used it yet...I was a little skeptical, but I think I'll give it a go.

I set my other alarm 10 mins after I sat the sleep cycle just in case, but honestly man the sleep cycle wakes me up near the set time and it feels like I have had 2 cups of coffee already.

Kensta335 · 02-22-2010, 11:23 AM

Tried it last night. I set the alarm for 6:35am. I popped up at 6:35. Didn't even hear the alarm go off. Felt well rested and not tired at all.

Buegie · 02-22-2010, 11:40 AM

I've been using it for about a week, and there's definitely an improvement in how tired I feel after I wake up. I forgot to set it last night though and I could barely get out of bed this morning, well worth the $1

Spec 1 · 02-22-2010, 01:24 PM

So how does it work? You have to keep the phone in your pocket or something so it can sense movements?

Kensta335 · 02-22-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec 1

So how does it work? You have to keep the phone in your pocket or something so it can sense movements?

You put it next to your pillow.

iBoost · 02-22-2010, 01:45 PM

i miss my iphone. ill be back to it though in a couple weeks

Spec 1 · 02-22-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kensta335

You put it next to your pillow.

How will this tell what state of sleep you're in? if you lie still for a while it assumes you're in a light sleep?

I think y'alls results are placebo affects.

Kensta335 · 02-22-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec 1

How will this tell what state of sleep you're in? if you lie still for a while it assumes you're in a light sleep?

I think y'alls results are placebo affects.

Just click the link on the OP. It will explain everything.

Hawkeye · 02-22-2010, 03:10 PM

I have used it well over a week now and I think a lot of the effects you guys are talking about may be just from the way it wakes you up. Soothing sounds that gradually get louder and a slight vibration.

The app is great in theory, but I don't find it works well in practice. Placebo effect sounds just about right.

Although, seeing the graphs of when you had the most movement during the night is worth the 99 cents by itself IMO.

That and it tells you how long you slept and average sleep (I am averaging under 5 hours... damn)

WishBone33 · 02-22-2010, 10:34 PM

yeah...... i tried this last night but i dont feel any different. u guys sure u guys arent going off the placebo effect?

SixBanger · 02-22-2010, 11:56 PM

I tried it last night and I got better sleep. 9.5 HOURS.

WishBone33 · 02-23-2010, 12:22 AM

did you get better sleep cuz you slept 9.5 hours or did you get better sleep because of the app?

Dan in PA · 02-23-2010, 03:30 AM

I ended up not being able to use the app (iPhone sorta smashed on concrete) but there is a similar app for Android users:

http://www.androlib.com/android.appl...larm-qBnA.aspx

QR code for Android:

It has similar ratings as the iPhone app.

02-21-2010, 08:30 PM	#1
JNic335i Captain Drives: 08' E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 646 iTrader: (7)	Iphone Users Sleep cycle app Tried this last night after a friend told me about it. I was very skeptical. I'm the type of person that hits the snooze button like 10 times before I wake up but this morning I got right up and wasn't tired at all. This thing works and you guys should try it. Only 99cents "During the night you go from light sleep to deep sleep, occasionally entering into a dream state which is called REM-sleep. These are things that your normal alarm clock does not care about, and will go off at the set time regardless of whether you are in a light sleep phase or in the deepest sleep. However, since you move differently in bed during the different phases, the Sleep Cycle alarm clock is able to use the accelerometer in your iPhone to monitor your movement and determine which sleep phase you are in. Sleep Cycle then uses a 30 minute alarm window that ends at your set alarm time and wakes you in your lightest sleep phase. "This isn't really something new. These so called bio-alarm clocks have been around for years and work very well, but they usually come with a hefty $200 price tag. I realized that the iPhone has all the components needed, and decided to make an alarm clock that works exactly the same, but sell it for a dollar or two instead." here's the link: http://www.lexwarelabs.com/sleepcycle/howitworks.html
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02-21-2010, 10:42 PM	#4
Dan in PA Captain Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA Posts: 730 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i [0.00]	Well, it's only a buck so I'm gonna buy it and give it a go. __________________ 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i\|DCT\|M-Sport\|iDrive\|Premium Sound\|Heated Seats\|Comfort Access\|PDC\|Deep Sea Blue\|Cream [At the port of exit awaiting a shipping vessel since 8/17/12]

02-22-2010, 01:57 AM	#6
derekL Captain Drives: e82 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Walnut, CA Posts: 626 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 128i [3.48]	dude this thing is sickkk. my friend introduced this app to me as well and it was pretty crazy how i was less tired after a 6 hour sleep than i normally was. __________________ \|35% Tint\|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|

02-22-2010, 07:57 AM	#7
BoostedBMW Moderator Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 6,784 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	Interesting. So does the "30 minute window" mean that it can wake you up 30 mins before or after your set alarm time based on your sleep? __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l

02-22-2010, 11:40 AM	#12
Buegie Captain Drives: 330xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT/DC Posts: 695 iTrader: (2)	I've been using it for about a week, and there's definitely an improvement in how tired I feel after I wake up. I forgot to set it last night though and I could barely get out of bed this morning, well worth the $1 __________________ Black Dakota \| Aluminum \| Sport \| Premium \| Cold \| iDrive \| CA

02-21-2010, 08:38 PM	#2
chd2 Driver Drives: 09 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seabrook, TX Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	That sounds pretty cool, I will have to try it out. They say good sleep is one of the most important things to ward off heart disease.

02-21-2010, 08:46 PM	#3
Feyd Major Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,239 iTrader: (2)	I was going to try this too, but we've got a tempur-pedic so its a no go!

02-21-2010, 11:06 PM	#5
Kensta335 Brigadier General Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 Posts: 3,616 iTrader: (4)	Hmm sounds interesting. Buying it.

02-22-2010, 09:10 AM	#8
JNic335i Captain Drives: 08' E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 646 iTrader: (7)	in some cases yes it wakes you up before your alarm is set.

02-22-2010, 09:21 AM	#9
SpacE82 Major Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,304 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [4.13]	So since I hit snooze 100 times, and I set my regular alarm to account for this, I should set the app to go off later than when my alarm would normally? I downloaded it last week, but havent used it yet...I was a little skeptical, but I think I'll give it a go.

02-22-2010, 11:23 AM	#11
Kensta335 Brigadier General Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 Posts: 3,616 iTrader: (4)	Tried it last night. I set the alarm for 6:35am. I popped up at 6:35. Didn't even hear the alarm go off. Felt well rested and not tired at all.

02-22-2010, 01:24 PM	#13
Spec 1 Faster in the Corners Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,068 iTrader: (0)	So how does it work? You have to keep the phone in your pocket or something so it can sense movements? __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.

02-22-2010, 01:45 PM	#15
iBoost Colonel Drives: slow as f*ck Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: City of Sin Posts: 2,457 iTrader: (11)	i miss my iphone. ill be back to it though in a couple weeks

02-22-2010, 03:10 PM	#18
Hawkeye Brigadier General Drives: '07 Z4 si Coupe, '08 R6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 3,570 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Nissan Titan XE [0.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [0.00]	I have used it well over a week now and I think a lot of the effects you guys are talking about may be just from the way it wakes you up. Soothing sounds that gradually get louder and a slight vibration. The app is great in theory, but I don't find it works well in practice. Placebo effect sounds just about right. Although, seeing the graphs of when you had the most movement during the night is worth the 99 cents by itself IMO. That and it tells you how long you slept and average sleep (I am averaging under 5 hours... damn) __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP • Heated M Seats • Clutch Stop • Stubby 2008 R6 • Raven Black • GPR Steering Stabilizer • Comp Werks FE • Hotbodies Flush Mount Blinkers 2008 Nissan Titan XE King Cab Long Bed • 4x4 • Line-X

02-22-2010, 10:34 PM	#19
WishBone33 First Lieutenant Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 356 iTrader: (0)	yeah...... i tried this last night but i dont feel any different. u guys sure u guys arent going off the placebo effect?

02-22-2010, 11:56 PM	#20
SixBanger First Lieutenant Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 355 iTrader: (0)	I tried it last night and I got better sleep. 9.5 HOURS.

02-23-2010, 12:22 AM	#21
WishBone33 First Lieutenant Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 356 iTrader: (0)	did you get better sleep cuz you slept 9.5 hours or did you get better sleep because of the app?

02-23-2010, 03:30 AM	#22
Dan in PA Captain Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA Posts: 730 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i [0.00]	I ended up not being able to use the app (iPhone sorta smashed on concrete) but there is a similar app for Android users: http://www.androlib.com/android.appl...larm-qBnA.aspx QR code for Android: It has similar ratings as the iPhone app. __________________ 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i\|DCT\|M-Sport\|iDrive\|Premium Sound\|Heated Seats\|Comfort Access\|PDC\|Deep Sea Blue\|Cream [At the port of exit awaiting a shipping vessel since 8/17/12]

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