iPhone Users Express Discontent Over Apple’s Removal of Time in Bed Feature in iOS 18
Important Updates
- The iOS 18 update has eliminated the iPhone’s Time in Bed feature.
- This feature tracked whether you picked up your iPhone at night, indicating your sleep patterns.
- Currently, only the Apple Watch can monitor your sleep and time spent in bed.
While the iOS 18 update has introduced several new features that users appreciate, it has also removed functionalities that Apple deemed unnecessary. One notable feature no longer supported after this update is the ability to monitor ‘Time in Bed’ within the Health app. In the following sections, we delve into the implications of this removal and why it could be disappointing for those who prefer not to wear their Apple Watches while sleeping.
The Impact of the iOS 18 Update on Time in Bed and Sleep Tracking
The Health app serves as a comprehensive database for tracking various health metrics on the iPhone. Previously, this app recorded and visualized the time users spent in bed. Unfortunately, that feature has now been discontinued.
The iOS 18 update no longer allows for the tracking of sleep or time spent in bed. There is a debate about the iPhone’s ability to accurately track sleep, but many users will likely miss the capability to track their ‘Time in Bed.’ Here’s why this change matters.
Why Losing the ‘Time in Bed’ Feature Will Be Disappointing
The iPhone’s ‘Time in Bed’ feature let users see when they set down their device for the night and how long it remained undisturbed. While there is only a loose correlation between not interacting with the iPhone and achieving quality sleep—since many people might toss and turn without using their phones—this feature provided a useful approximation of when users fell asleep.
The Time in Bed tracking on the iPhone was the only method to acquire these data points without having to wear an Apple Watch overnight. Furthermore, the iPhone has always struggled with direct sleep tracking, as it only inferred sleep quality from how often the device was picked up.
Nevertheless, many users did find value in the Time in Bed feature. However, if you wish to continue tracking this metric, wearing an Apple Watch remains an option.
How it Was Beneficial:
A comment from Reddit user, user888ffr, captures the essence of this feature neatly:
Conversely, Some Considered it Superfluous:
On the other hand, many users felt that the feature was unnecessary, as highlighted by Redditor 0000KGP:
Where to Access the ‘Time in Bed’ Feature Now?
With the arrival of the iOS 18 update, the Apple Watch is currently the sole device that can track your Time in Bed and sleep patterns. Unlike the iPhone, the Apple Watch utilizes heart rate sensors, accelerometers, and machine learning algorithms to monitor your sleep comprehensively. As many users have also pointed out, Apple may be streamlining their operating system by removing features they consider redundant, while simultaneously encouraging iPhone users to invest in an Apple Watch if they want ongoing sleep tracking capabilities.
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