How to connect Pokemon Sleep to Smart Watch

Just over a year after its release, Pokemon Sleep’s latest update finally implements Smart Watch functionality. So, now players can use sleep data on their Smart Watch within Pokemon Sleep, avoiding having to either place their phone on the bed or use the Pokemon Go Plus+ device.

The Pokemon Company announced on X, alongside a blog post that goes into further detail, such as which Smart Watch devices will be supported going forward.

So, if you’re hoping to record some snoozes with your Apple Watch, or count some Mareep on Android, here’s everything you need to know:

How do I connect my Smart Watch to Pokemon Sleep?

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Pokemon Sleep players must use either Apple Health or the Health Connect app to record sleep data, which Pokemon Sleep can then access to use within the game.

Be sure to have the newest version of the game, to allow either the Apple Health or Health Connect app to track your sleep, and also allow Pokemon Sleep to access that data. For more detailed information, see below:

How to connect Pokemon Sleep and an Apple Watch

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Pokemon Sleep players hoping to connect the game to an Apple Watch should follow these instructions:

• Make sure you are using the latest version of Pokemon Sleep
• If you have not finished the tutorial, from within the main lobby, click ‘Pair Device’
• If you have finished the tutorial click Settings & More in the main menu, then click ‘Pair Device’
• Click on Pair Smartwatch
• When asked if you want to link with Apple Health, tap Pair a Device
• When prompted by the Health Access setting, click Turn on All to allow Pokemon Sleep to read sleep data
• When asked to ‘Select a data source’ click on Pair a Device
• You should receive the text ‘You have successfully linked your account with Apple Health’
• Tap ok to exit this menu
• After you have tracked your sleep, click ‘Sync/Settings’ from the main Pokemon Sleep screen
• Next tap ‘Sync Data’
• You should see “Sleep Data found in Apple Health” and then tap OK
• Then, you should see your sleep data, and press OK
• Finally, tap Start Now to begin reading your sleep data

Pokemon Sleep and Apple Watch compatibility

Pokemon Sleep has announced that the following Apple Watch devices are not compatible with Pokemon Sleep:

• Apple Watch (1st Generation)
• Apple Watch Series 1
• Apple Watch Series 2 (All Models)

Every Apple Watch device released after these is compatible with Pokemon Sleep at the time of writing.

How to connect Pokemon Sleep with Galaxy Watch, Google Watch, or FitBit

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Pokemon Sleep players that want to connect the game to Galaxy Watch, Google Watch, or a FitBit, follow these instructions:

• Make sure you are using the latest version of the game
• If you have not finished the tutorial, from within the main lobby, click ‘Pair Device’
• If you have finished the tutorial click Settings & More in the main menu, then click ‘Pair Device’
• Click on Pair Smartwatch
• When asked if you want to link with Health Connect, tap Pair a Device
• When prompted by the Health Connect setting, click ‘Allow All’ to allow Pokemon Sleep to read sleep data
• When asked to ‘Select a data source’ click on Pair a Device
• You should receive the text ‘You have successfully linked your account with Health Connect’
• Tap ok to exit this menu
• After you have tracked your sleep, click ‘Sync/Settings’ from the main Pokemon Sleep screen
• Next, tap ‘Sync Data’
• You should see ‘Sleep Data found in Health Connect’ and then tap OK
• Then, you should see your sleep data, and press OK
• Finally, tap Start Now to begin reading your sleep data

Pokemon Sleep and Galaxy Watch, Google Watch, and FitBit functionality

Pokemon Sleep is compatible with most modern Galaxy Watch, Google Watch, and FitBit devices, but the following older devices are not compatible with the game:

• Samsung Galaxy Fit(e)
• Fitbit Classic
• Fitbit Ultra
• Fitbit One
• Fitbit Zip
• Fitbit Flex
• Fitbit Force
• Fitbit Charge
• Fitbit Charge HR
• Fitbit Surge
• Fitbit Alta
• Fitbit Ace
• Fitbit Ace 2
• Fitbit Ace 3
• Fitbit Inspire
• Fitbit Ace LTE

That’s everything you need to get PokemonSleep up and running with a Smart Watch device, we hope you catch some sleep monsters soon.

But, if you want to catch other types of monsters on your phone, be sure to check out our Pokemon Go guides covering upcoming events such as Pokemon Go Community Day and Spotlight Hour, or see how to defeat Giovanni in Pokemon Go to beat the beastly foe.