Samsung recently refreshed its watch lineup with the Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic release. It is arguably the best Android smartwatch that one can buy right now. One of the prominent features that we find in most capable smartwatches is the sleep tracking feature. However, some Samsung Watch 6 and 6 Classic users have recently reported that the feature is not working properly on their devices.
This is not evident across all Samsung Watch 6 devices, though. Only a handful of them have reported this. So, it isn’t easy to understand the cause behind it. However, we have had people providing solutions to the problem on forums, and we have compiled all of that for you in one place. So, without any further ado, let’s get into it.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic Sleep Tracking Not Working, Is There Any Fix?
When users check their watch in the morning to check their sleep information, the watch shows a screen that reads, “Were You Asleep?” So, the watch cannot even record whether the user is asleep.
Some users could fix this with a simple restart, while some had to change their permissions list. There are also users for whom resetting the watch did the trick. It is not possible to mention one solution here. We will mention multiple solutions here. Try one after the other until you find the one that works for you.
Clean the sensor area:
Your smartwatch being able to capture your body’s live data while sleeping depends entirely on the sensors on the back of your smartwatch that are constantly touching your skin. With time, debris could get collected over it, and that could cause issues with the sleep tracking feature.
So, use a dry cloth and properly wipe the sensor area. You can even use some isopropyl alcohol for this.
If the sleep tracking feature is not working on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic even after this, try the next solution.
Ensure a tighter fit:
The accuracy of your smartwatch’s reading also depends a lot on your fit with your smartwatch. If you wear it loose, it won’t work at all. So adjust the length so that it is tight but to the point where it does not become uncomfortable.
If the sleep tracking feature is not working on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic even after this, try the next solution.
Check sensor settings:
Certain app permissions for the sensor data must be enabled to ensure the watch can extract the necessary information. If any permission is disabled, the sleep tracking feature won’t work at all. Let’s see how we can get past this.
- Open Settings on your Watch.
- Scroll down and select the Privacy or Security and Privacy option.
- Choose the option Permission Manager.
- Then tap on Sensors.
- You must verify that you allowed Samsung Health to access your sensor data.
- If it is set to deny, tap on it and choose the option Allow Access.
- Wear OS users, return to the previous menu, and tap on Physical Activity.
- You must verify that you allowed Samsung Health to access your sensor data.
- If it is set to deny, tap on it and choose the option Allow Access.
If the sleep tracking feature is not working on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic even after this, try the next solution.
Check Health app settings:
Many people limit the watch’s ability to capture information such as heart rate by setting the recording to manual mode. This also removes the Health app’s privilege to access or collect user information when the user is asleep at night.
- Open Samsung Health on your smartwatch.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Heart rate or stress management.
- Select Measure Continuously.
If the sleep tracking feature is not working on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic even after this, try the next solution.
Update Samsung Wearable app:
You need the Galaxy Wearable application on your Android smartphone for the Galaxy Watch 6’s sleep feature to work. However, you must also ensure the latest application version is running on your device. An outdated version might result in incompatibility with some Android devices. To update the app, follow the steps mentioned below.
- Open up the Google Play Store on your Android smartphone.
- Search for Galaxy wearable here.
- Once you find it, tap on it to open the App screen.
- Here, you will see the update button if an update is pending. Tap on the update button and wait for the process to complete.
- Once the update is complete, connect your Galaxy Watch 6 device to your Android smartphone again.
If the sleep tracking feature is not working on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic even after this, try the next solution.
Update Watch firmware:
It would be best to have the smartwatch running on the latest software version, like the wearable application. You can check for any pending updates for your smartwatch on the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone. Scroll down in the app and then tap on Watch Software update. Then tap on Download and wait for the installation to complete. Once the installation is complete, connect the Galaxy Watch 6 to your Android smartphone again.
If the sleep tracking feature is not working on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic even after this, try the next solution.
Reset the watch:
As a final solution, you can try resetting your smartphone. In most cases, electronic devices need a reset occasionally to ensure everything is working well without any software inconsistencies. To reset your Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, follow the steps mentioned below.
- Open up the Galaxy Wearable application on your smartphone.
- Ensure that the smartphone and the smartwatch are connected via Bluetooth.
- Then tap on Watch Settings on the app.
- Navigate to General > Reset.
- Tap on Reset again to confirm your selection.
So these are all the solutions to fix the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic sleep tracking not working. There is also a bedtime mode on Samsung 6 series watches, and enabling that before sleeping has also solved the sleep tracking issue for most users. If you have any questions or queries about this article, comment below, and we will reply. Also, check out our other articles on iPhone tips and tricks, Android tips and tricks, PC tips and tricks, and much more for more helpful information.