Wrist band sleep trackers

[Agunat]

​I am inquiring about these activity tracking wristbands.​ Is the sleep tracking feature something that can be useful to us? I have a lot of trouble using my CPAP on a consistent basis. Might something like this provide a goal type benefit perhaps?

Thanks in advance... Bob

[recipefordisaster]

I use a Fitbit Charge HR and find the data useful. I have mine set on sensitive sleep tracking because otherwise it says I'm asleep as long as I'm in bed. I find that if I have an hour of continuous uninterrupted sleep, that usually correlates to feeling better. I am in bed about 9 hours and very rarely have a total of more than 4.5 hours of sleep... Most of which is broken up into little pieces. It gives me a goal to work towards.

[ChicagoGranny]

Is the sleep tracking feature something that can be useful to us? I have a lot of trouble using my CPAP on a consistent basis. Might something like this provide a goal type benefit perhaps?

Are you using SleepyHead software? viewtopic.php?f=1&t=88983&start=0

It's a big priority for CPAPers. The value of activity trackers pales in comparison to the value of SleepyHead.

[cmmarti3]

I've researched wrist fitness trackers because I wanted to monitor my slow wave sleep (since before CPAP I got zero slow wave sleep, sadly) and I've read that the wrist fitness trackers monitor your movement and how still you are. That is not the same as monitoring your brain waves. You can track your breathing with SleepyHead or Encore, but you can't track your brain waves. So you'll be able to see when you're asleep, but not which stage (N1, N2, N3 or REM) you're in with SleepyHead or Encore. And the wrist bands are pretty inaccurate as far as discerning whether you're in deep sleep or light sleep, according to what I found when researching them online.

Christina

[chunkyfrog]

I used Zeo, (when it was supported) and misfit.
It might be of minimal use, but not enough for me to care.

[Agunat]

Okay guys. Thanks for the tip. It sounds like maybe something I should pass on. Is everyone in agreement?

Thanks again... Bob

[ChicagoGranny]

It sounds like maybe something I should pass on. Is everyone in agreement?

I would not put it like that. It's just that you should 1)optimize your CPAP therapy using SleepyHead software, and 2)practice good sleep hygiene.

If you do those two things, your need/desire for an activity tracker may disappear.

[JDS74]

I use a Microsoft Band and it seems to track pretty well with the data from my CPAP and from my remembering how many times and when I wake up at night. I can't speak for any other brands and their accuracy.

[Agunat]

I do not "optimize my CPAP therapy" in any way. I only use my CPAP very sporadically. Of all things, it seems to keep me awake at night. The nasal pilIows have helped somewhat but I cannot remember the last time I've used the machine for an enire week. I was hoping one of the wrist bands might help me to a goal that wouldn't otherwise be there.

Bob

[chunkyfrog]

Sporadically? Meaning not every night, or not all night?
I regret to inform you --that is your problem.
There is no substitute for consistent use every night, all night--and for naps too.

[OkyDoky]

I do not "optimize my CPAP therapy" in any way. I only use my CPAP very sporadically. Of all things, it seems to keep me awake at night. The nasal pilIows have helped somewhat but I cannot remember the last time I've used the machine for an enire week. I was hoping one of the wrist bands might help me to a goal that wouldn't otherwise be there.

Bob

The goal should be to get a lower AHI with a good nights sleep. I like my AHI below 2 +/-. usually it's below 1. What machine do you have? Is it data capable? If so get Sleepyhead here https://sleep.tnet.com/resources/sleepyhead
Also register and keep posting. There will be someone here to help you problem solve and encourage you.

[Therapist]

I was hoping one of the wrist bands might help me to a goal that wouldn't otherwise be there.

Use SleepyHead software to set and monitor goals. I think that is what they mean by 'optimize'.

[Agunat]

Thanks, I'll try using the software. At the link provided to get the software it says that "SleepyHead supports data capable CPAP machine models from the following series:
ResMed S9, Philips Respirioncs System One, Fisher & Paykel ICON and Devilbiss Intellipap". My machine is a Phillips Respironics, REMstar Pro, C-Flex+. Do you know if this would be compatible?

Thanks... Bob

[OkyDoky]

Thanks, I'll try using the software. At the link provided to get the software it says that "SleepyHead supports data capable CPAP machine models from the following series:
ResMed S9, Philips Respirioncs System One, Fisher & Paykel ICON and Devilbiss Intellipap". My machine is a Phillips Respironics, REMstar Pro, C-Flex+. Do you know if this would be compatible?

Thanks... Bob

Probably but the best way to make sure what machine you have is to take the water out and turn the machine over to find the REF# (tell us what you find there).

[Agunat]

REF code is DS6HFLG.

Bob