Rohan Patel Rohan Patel Asked 7 months ago

Do garmins track sleep?

Thinking of buying a Garmin smartwatch mostly for fitness tracking. Do these watches also have a reliable sleep tracking feature, like deep sleep and REM cycles?

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Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, they do track sleep quite well. I use a Garmin daily and the sleep phase breakdown helps me adjust my bedtime, especially on hectic workdays. Just don't spend too much time analyzing the daily score, use it as a general weekly trend.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

They track it, but honestly, these consumer smartwatches are not 100% accurate medical devices. If you are having actual sleep issues like insomnia or sleep apnea, do not rely on Garmin data or online hacks. Please consult a sleep specialist or a proper doctor for a real clinical diagnosis.

Kabir Malhotra Kabir Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, Garmin tracks sleep, deep sleep, REM, and even your respiration levels. I've been using the Forerunner series for two years now. The sleep tracking is solid, but you have to wear it tight enough on your wrist for the sensors to work properly.

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Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, they track it, but sometimes looking at my low Garmin sleep score makes me even more anxious about my health! If you are like me and tend to overthink, try not to check the app first thing in the morning. But otherwise, the watch is really great and tracks heart rate variability too.

Smita Kulkarni Smita Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, they track sleep very nicely! Mine even shows my stress levels while sleeping. Sometimes I sleep late and it immediately shows a bad sleep score, which makes me realize I need to rest properly. It is quite helpful actually.

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Rajesh Mehta Rajesh Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, they track sleep and even your blood oxygen levels. As a diabetic, I find this useful because poor sleep can directly cause high fasting sugar levels the next morning. Tracking my sleep patterns helps me understand how my diet and dinner timings are affecting my body.

Gurbaksh Singh Gurbaksh Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

These modern watches like Garmin do track sleep, my son bought one for me. But remember, no watch can replace a calm mind. For better sleep, I still prefer drinking warm haldi milk and keeping my phone away an hour before going to bed.

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