We’re excited to introduce a new feature in the Discover section of Pillow that offers deeper insights into one of the most crucial aspects of sleep health—sleep duration trends. Here’s how this new feature can help you better understand and manage your sleep.

New Sleep Duration Trend Insight

Understanding how your sleep duration changes over time is key to identifying patterns and making adjustments for better sleep health. With the latest update to Pillow, the Discover section now includes a new insight feature that tracks your sleep duration trends, providing notifications of significant changes, whether they are improvements or declines.

How It Works

As you consistently track your sleep with Pillow, the Discover section processes and analyzes your sleep data to detect trends. This insight focuses specifically on variations in your total sleep time, helping you to see how your sleep duration evolves.

Notifications for Immediate Updates

If you opt-in for notifications, Pillow can alert you directly through your device about significant changes in your sleep duration. These notifications are rich, meaning you can long-press on them to see full details right from your lock screen or notification center—no need to open the app. This feature is not only convenient but also saves you time, making it easier to stay informed about your sleep health.

Privacy and Personalization

As always, your data privacy is paramount. All analysis is done on-device, ensuring that your personal sleep data remains confidential and secure. These insights are tailored specifically to you, based on your unique sleep patterns and goals.

What’s Next for Discover

We are continuously working to enhance the Discover section with more features and insights. Stay tuned for upcoming additions that will provide even more detailed analyses and personalized recommendations to help you achieve your best sleep.

Get Started

To access this new feature, make sure you have the latest version of Pillow installed. After a few days of Sleep Tracking, dive into the Discover section to see your sleep duration trends and start receiving actionable insights. As we continue to expand Pillow’s capabilities, we look forward to helping you discover more about your sleep and enhance your overall wellbeing.

How you start your day matters a lot.

That is why we’re happy to announce the latest addition to the Sleep Aid tab: "Mindful Mornings." This carefully curated collection of meditation tracks, affirmations, and visualizations is designed to help you start your day with clarity and intention. Discover why incorporating mindfulness into your morning routine can transform the rest of your day.

Why Mindful Mornings Matter

Mornings set the tone for the day ahead. Engaging in mindfulness practices such as meditation, affirmations, and visualizations first thing in the morning can significantly impact your mental clarity, stress levels, and overall well-being.

Studies have shown that morning meditation can enhance alertness, reduce stress, and improve cognitive function throughout the day. For example, research published in the journal Mindfulness found that participants who engaged in morning meditation were more focused and less emotionally reactive during challenging tasks later in the day.

What's Inside "Mindful Mornings"

Meditations: Start your day with guided meditations that focus on setting intentions, cultivating positivity, and preparing your mind for the day’s tasks.

Affirmations: Positive affirmations reinforce your self-esteem and motivate you to tackle daily challenges with a confident mindset.

Visualizations: Engage your imagination with visualizations that help you picture and manifest your ideal day.

Each track is designed to be accessible and effective, whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice.

Accessing Mindful Mornings

To explore "Mindful Mornings," simply navigate to the Sleep Aid tab in Pillow. There, you’ll find the collection ready to help you greet each day with peace and purpose.

The Importance of Starting Mindful

Incorporating mindfulness into your morning routine can lead to sustained mental health benefits and improved daily performance. By starting your day with a meditation, you give yourself the space to set a calm, clear, and motivated tone for the hours ahead.

Stay tuned as we continue to expand our Sleep Aid collection with more tracks and tools designed to enhance your sleep and waking life. Transform your mornings from mundane to mindful.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of two innovative widgets designed specifically for iOS 18 on iPhone and iPad. Here’s everything you need to know about these new additions to the Pillow experience.

Introducing the “Open Pillow” and “Start Tracking” Widgets

With our latest update, you can now access Pillow’s functionalities quicker and more efficiently through two new widgets.

1. Open Pillow Widget: This widget acts as a gateway to swiftly launch Pillow, where you can review your latest sleep analysis and personalized recommendations. With just a tap, stay updated and informed about your sleep health without navigating through multiple screens.

2. Start Tracking Widget: The ‘Start Tracking’ widget simplifies the process of beginning a sleep session. Upon adding this widget, you’ll choose from various tracking presets available in Pillow, such as Alarm-based for a regular night’s sleep, Duration-based for naps, or a “no-alarm” option for uninterrupted sleep tracking. What’s more, you can add multiple ‘Start Tracking’ widgets tailored to different tracking needs—perfect for quick access whether you're settling down for the night or just taking a quick nap.

Enhanced Customization and Accessibility

Multiple Tracking Presets:
Pillow’s unique feature of customizable tracking presets shines with these widgets. Tailor your sleep tracking to meet your specific needs and switch between presets from your Lock Screen or Control Centre.

Custom Lock Screen for Sleep:
Dive deeper into personalization by creating a custom Lock Screen that will appear automatically when it’s time to sleep. This Lock Screen can integrate both new widgets alongside existing ones that display metrics like sleep quality and duration over time, ensuring all your sleep data is just a glance away.

Pro Tips for Advanced Users:

• Lock Screen Customization: Arrange your Lock Screen to surface these widgets exactly when you need them, aligning with your selected sleep times.
• Action Button Utility: For newer iPhone models featuring an action button, set it to activate either the ‘Open Pillow’ or ‘Start Tracking’ widget for instantaneous access without unlocking your device.

Available Exclusively on iOS 18

These widgets are designed to leverage the latest iOS capabilities, available exclusively for iOS 18 users on iPhone and iPad. Embrace the next level of convenience and control over your sleep with Pillow’s latest update.

Get Started Today!

Enhance your sleep tracking experience with these powerful new additions. Update to the latest version of Pillow, add these widgets, tonight!

Download Pillow from the App Store to get started!

As the leaves change and the air cools, the changing season invites us to renew our evening routines. We’re thrilled to unveil our latest collection in the Pillow Sleep Aid Section: "Snooze & Foliage". This new series is lovingly crafted to harmonize with the tranquil and reflective ambiance of autumn, providing the perfect backdrop for a restful night's sleep.

What’s Inside "Snooze & Foliage"? "Snooze & Foliage" features an array of carefully selected content designed to help you unwind and drift into deep, rejuvenating sleep. Here’s what you can expect:

• Autumnal Meditations: Embrace the essence of fall with guided meditations that focus on themes of letting go, gratitude, and harvest. These sessions are perfect for reflecting on the day and settling into a peaceful state of mind.
• Rustling Leaves Soundscapes: Experience the soothing sounds of crisp leaves and gentle winds from the comfort of your bed. These natural soundscapes are ideal for those who find solace in the sounds of the outdoors.
• Fall-inspired Bedtime Stories: Our new bedtime stories are set against the backdrop of autumn's enchanting scenery. These tales are not just for kids; they're a perfect way to leave behind the stresses of the day and ease into a dreamy nighttime slumber.
• Relaxing Autumn Music: Soft melodies featuring acoustic instruments and ambient tones that resonate with the season. Let these gentle tunes lull you into a deep sleep.

The most relaxing way to welcome this Fall.

Join us this season in embracing the calm and coziness of autumn nights with this new sleep aid collection. Available now in Pillow —just in time to cozy up with as the nights grow longer. Let’s welcome the gifts of fall together with open arms and sleepy eyes.

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Discover, a groundbreaking new feature that transforms the way you approach your sleep goals. Discover is the culmination of nearly two years of dedicated work, designed to bridge the gap between sleep data and actionable improvements in your sleep quality.

Why Discover?

Sleep tracking has come a long way, but many users still find themselves asking, "I have all this data, now what?" We built Discover to answer this question, providing personalized, actionable insights based on your unique sleep profile and goals.

Your Personal Sleep Program

Discover starts by learning about you. Share your current sleep struggles and select one or two goals - whether it's improving overall sleep hygiene or enhancing physical fitness and mental performance. Using this information and your ongoing sleep data, Discover creates a tailored sleep program just for you.

Privacy First

We understand the importance of your personal data. That's why Discover operates with a privacy-first approach. All your personal information stays on your device, never shared with third parties. The program's calculations use on-device intelligence, ensuring maximum privacy while delivering personalized recommendations.

What to Expect from Discover

1. Insights: Discover highlights important findings about your sleep patterns, such as how your sleep is affected by calorie burn, your optimal bedtime, and trends in your sleep duration and other metrics.
2. Challenges: Achieving better sleep isn't just about knowledge - it's about action. Discover offers engaging challenges like "Discover Your Chronotype" to help you explore your unique sleep profile and stay motivated.
3. Sleep Tips: Receive curated tips based on your goals, sleep data, and even the current season. These evidence-based suggestions come with references for those who want to dive deeper into sleep science.
4. And More: We're just getting started! Future updates will introduce exciting new types of content to further enhance your sleep journey.

Customizable and User-Friendly

Discover is designed with you in mind. Easily save useful content for later reference, filter content by type, and even turn off content types that don't resonate with you. Provide feedback on tips and insights to help further personalize your program.

Need to adjust your goals or start fresh? No problem. Discover allows you to modify your program at any time, with the option to retain or reset your progress.

Your Journey to Better Sleep Starts Now

Discover is more than just a feature - it's your personal guide to achieving your sleep goals. As part of Pillow Premium, it represents our commitment to helping you unlock the full potential of restorative sleep.

Ready to start your personalized sleep journey? Download Pillow today and begin your free trial of Pillow Premium to experience Discover. Your path to better sleep is just a tap away!

Unraveling the Mystery of Sleep Disruptions

Understanding the intricacies of sleep is pivotal for overall well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, a night of uninterrupted sleep has become a rarity for many. That’s where Pillow, your trusted sleep tracker app, steps in. With our latest feature, "Sleep Disruption Trends," we're taking sleep analysis to a new level.

Navigating the Waves of Nightly Interruptions

Sleep disruptions can be elusive yet significantly impact your sleep quality. Pillow's new trend metric in the Trends section provides invaluable insights into these nocturnal interruptions. This new feature goes beyond mere tracking; it offers a comprehensive understanding of how and when your sleep is disrupted.

Weekly Insights at Your Fingertips

Imagine having a clear weekly view of your sleep disturbances. This feature in Pillow does just that. It allows you to visualize the frequency of disruptions throughout the week, empowering you with data to recognize patterns and potential triggers.

Delving Deeper with Detailed Views

Tap into the weekly view, and you're presented with a detailed analysis. This view not only shows the number of disruptions but also their total duration. Whether you're looking at your sleep patterns weekly, monthly, or annually, this feature provides a detailed chronicle of your sleep health.

Connecting the Dots with Health Metrics

Pillow doesn't stop at tracking sleep disruptions. This premium feature also enables you to compare these trends with other health metrics like steps, weight, and caffeine intake. By correlating these data points, you can uncover hidden connections and take informed steps towards a healthier sleep routine.

How Disrupted is Your Sleep?

Pillow's "Sleep Disruption Trends" feature is a great new addition in the realm of understanding your sleep. By providing detailed insights into sleep disruptions and their potential correlations with other health metrics, this tool empowers users to take control of their sleep health.

Access to "Sleep Disruption Trends" is exclusive to Pillow Premium subscribers. This subscription opens the door to a world of advanced sleep tracking features, all designed to enhance your sleep quality and overall health.

Enhance your sleep experience by downloading Pillow today. Experience the difference in sleep tracking and analysis that only Pillow can provide. Visit our website at Pillow or find us on the App Store here.

Sleep tracking has become an essential part of many people's health routines, and Pillow stands out as a top choice for iPhone and Apple Watch users. A feature that a lot of users love is the ability to customize the app's icon. This not only adds a personal touch to your sleep tracker but also enhances your overall experience with the app.

Exclusively available to Pillow Premium subscribers, this feature allows you to choose from a growing collection of icons. These icons are thoughtfully designed to seamlessly blend with both the system's default icons and popular icon sets, ensuring a cohesive look on your device.

Pillow is committed to continually expanding its icon selection. We value user input and invite suggestions for new icons. Keep an eye out for updates, as we're always looking to add more options to personalize your app experience.

Don't miss out on this innovative feature. Join the community of satisfied Pillow users and start personalizing your sleep tracking experience today. Download Pillow from the App Store and dive into a world of customizable, intuitive sleep analysis.

Do you ever wonder how your nightly sleep adventure plays out? Understanding your sleep stages, from REM to Deep Sleep, is pivotal in enhancing the quality of your rest. While Apple recently launched sleep stage analysis for Apple Watch owners, we at Pillow have been pioneering this science for years. So why not offer the best of both worlds? With the latest update, Pillow now lets you choose between its proprietary sleep stage analysis algorithm and Apple's. All while still benefiting from the unique, high-value features exclusive to Pillow.

How to switch between Pillow and Apple's Sleep Stage Analysis

This valuable feature is tucked neatly under Pillow’s Settings on your iPhone. If you have an Apple Watch paired with your iPhone and watchOS 9 installed or later, Pillow's algorithm is selected by default for Automatic sleep tracking.

Which Sleep Stage Analysis one to choose?

We want to be clear: Pillow's sleep stage analysis algorithm is by far the algorithm that most users prefer. It’s highly sophisticated, focusing on REM, Light Sleep, and Deep Sleep stages and we have no intention of replacing it. Pillow's sleep stage analysis algorithm has been developed for years and we are glad so many users rely on it worldwide every night. Our decision to support Apple's algorithm was part of Pillow's goal to offer flexibility and support for various devices and sleep tracking methods. In fact you can switch between algorithms any time. What's more, after you switch, you can let Pillow re-detect past sleep sessions as long as you have worn your Apple Watch during sleep.

A Blend of the Best Features

Apple’s sleep stage analysis is a worthy contender. However, it lacks several of the powerful features you'll find when using Pillow for sleep monitoring. From editing, audio recording, Smart Wake-up, personalised insights, premium sleep aid content, sleep report notifications to additional metrics and insights, Pillow provides a comprehensive sleep analysis experience that you won’t find in Apple’s native Apple Health app.

Only for Automatic Sleep Tracking

Remember, the choice between Pillow's algorithm and Apple's is available only for Automatic sleep tracking. If you’re using manual tracking, Pillow's proprietary sleep stage analysis will always be used. You can switch between the two algorithms any time.

Why is this Important?

This new feature allows you to enjoy a more tailored sleep analysis experience. You can choose Apple’s sleep stages if you wish, but still benefit from Pillow’s great sleep tracking features. Explore all the features of Pillow on our homepage or download Pillow from the App Store to get started.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain deeper insights into your sleep stages and overall sleep health. Whether you prefer Pillow's sleep stage analysis or Apple’s, the choice is now yours. Download Pillow today to start enjoying a more personalized sleep monitoring experience.

Falling asleep isn't always as easy as lying down and closing your eyes. The noise of the day can sometimes keep you up, disrupting your sleep routine and making it difficult to relax. That's where meditation, sleep stories, and bedtime stories come into play. They can help you wind down and fall asleep faster.

Pillow’s Sleep Aid content has always been a reliable source for calming your mind before sleep. From soothing meditations to intricate soundscapes, it's been a go-to feature for many. But what if you could expand that selection of sleep aids to include your favorite songs or curated playlists? Well, that's now possible with Pillow's latest feature: Apple Music integration.

How It Works

When you start a sleep session, Pillow lets you instantly access Apple Music's vast library without interrupting your sleep tracking. If you prefer manual tracking by pressing "Start" before sleep, the integration is seamless. And for those who like the convenience of automatic tracking, this new feature is always there in the Sleep Aid tab, ready to help you relax. Simply launch Pillow and tap on the Sleep Aid tab.

Apple Music appears at the end of the sleep aid list, integrating smoothly with the rest of the content. Whether you’re in the mood for some classical compositions or calming nature sounds, it's always there as an option. What's more, Pillow will automatically stop the track when it detects you've fallen asleep. This is currently available only for manual tracking as it requires starting a sleep session.

Why This Matters

The benefits of this integration are twofold. Firstly, it enhances your sleep routine by providing a broader selection of music and sounds that can help you relax. Secondly, the feature is so seamlessly integrated that it feels like a natural extension of Pillow's existing sleep aid library.

It's also worth mentioning that this isn't just a feature for falling asleep. You can also set any Apple Music track as your wake-up alarm, allowing you to start your day on the right note.

This feature is part of Pillow Premium and requires a separate subscription to Apple Music. For more information, visit Pillow’s homepage or Pillow's page on the App Store.

Don't miss out on enhancing your sleep routine with your favorite tunes. Download Pillow now and discover how Apple Music's vast new library can help you find the right thing  to listen for a relaxing good night of sleep.

Heart rate isn't just a number on your fitness tracker; it's a critical marker of your overall health and well-being, especially during sleep. Numerous studies, indicate that an irregular heart rate can be a sign of sleep disorders or other underlying health issues. Thus, tracking this vital metric can be incredibly insightful.

We're thrilled to introduce a new feature that empowers you to monitor your heart rate trend specifically during your sleep sessions. This goes beyond the generic heart rate trends offered by other apps, focusing solely on the sleep aspect.

The Importance of Monitoring Heart Rate During Sleep

You may wonder why you should bother monitoring your heart rate while you're presumably at rest. Well, your heart rate provides invaluable insights into your sleep quality. Elevated or irregular heart rates can indicate stress, sleep apnea, or other medical conditions that may require attention. By keeping an eye on this metric, you're not just tracking sleep; you're promoting better sleep and overall health.

Introducing Heart Rate Trends during sleep

Unlike generic heart rate trends, this feature is tailored to monitor your average heart rate during each sleep session. You can view these trends on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis, offering a comprehensive overview of your sleep health over time.

But that's not all. You can also compare your heart rate with an array of health metrics, such as weight, caffeine intake, steps, and cycling distance. Additionally, essential sleep metrics like sleep quality, sleep duration, and body temperature can be juxtaposed with your heart rate data. This enables you to discover correlations and monitor how your lifestyle choices affect these crucial metrics.

The trend summary comes in two flavors:

1. A quick weekly summary for a glanceable view of your heart rate trend.
2. A detailed view that provides an in-depth heart rate chart along with the average, highest, and lowest values for the selected period.

To use this feature, you'll need permission to access the Heart Rate category, and the data must come from a compatible wearable like the Apple Watch. This new feature complements the detailed heart rate analysis that Pillow offers for each sleep session.

Discover your heart rate trends

We believe that this feature will change the way you approach sleep tracking. Ready to take control of your sleep health? Download Pillow from the App Store or visit our homepage to learn more.