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Sleep tracking showing me awake for most of the night

(Topic created: 08-16-2025 08:12 AM)
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user4KYqfDkRk8
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Despite getting good sleep my galaxy watch 8 classic keeps showing me as awake much of the night. The watch is snug on my wrist and I can't figure out what's going on. This happens every night now. 
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Dan2023
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Do you have tattoos under the watch? The ink will often block the sensors.
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Dan2023
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Since you're wearing it at night when you sleep. I'm curious. Does the problem persist if you swap to wearing the watch on the other wrist? Remember to change the settings in the Wear app if you decide to try this out.

WEAR APP > SETTINGS > GENERAL > ORIENTATION
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Oxford
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Maybe your watch is too snug? Try loosening your band one notch.
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user4KYqfDkRk8
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Hi, no tattoos under the watch. Will try the hand switch and loosening the band a bit. Thanks!
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realaud
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Yes, too tight  is just as bad as too loose. Make sure the back of your watch is clear of skin oils and cells.  I clean the back of the watch with a microfiber cloth each time I take it off to charge. If you sweat a lot or have oily skin, you might want to clean the watch before sleep.

 

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user4KYqfDkRk8
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Hi, the loosening of the band worked and I will also clean the sensors. Thanks for all the suggestions
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Taxi10152
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