To get your Fitbit Sense out of sleep mode, open the Settings app on your watch and go to Sleep Mode, then turn the toggle off. You can also swipe down to open Quick settings and tap the Sleep Mode icon if it appears on your model.
How to get your Fitbit Sense out of sleep mode
Manually turning off Sleep Mode is straightforward. On your Fitbit Sense, open the Settings app and select Sleep Mode. Toggle the switch to off. If your watch supports quick settings, swipe down from the clock face and tap the Sleep Mode icon to disable it. If you have a schedule set, Sleep Mode will turn off automatically at the scheduled end time, even if you turned it on manually earlier. To deactivate Sleep Mode, wake the device, swipe left or press button to access settings, then go to Sleep settings and toggle Sleep Mode off.
What does Sleep Mode do on Fitbit Sense?
When Sleep Mode is active, notifications do not vibrate or turn on the screen, the display dims, and raising your wrist does not wake the watch. While Sleep Mode is active, the screen only displays the time when tapped or turned towards your face. Exiting Sleep Mode restores these functions: you will see notifications, the screen returns to normal brightness, and wrist-raise wake works again. Understanding this helps you know exactly what changes when you leave Sleep Mode.
Why won't my Fitbit Sense exit Sleep Mode?
The most common reason is a conflict with Do Not Disturb. You cannot have Do Not Disturb and Sleep Mode on at the same time. If you try to turn off Sleep Mode but the watch remains silent, check that Do Not Disturb is also off. Additionally, if you set a Sleep Mode schedule, the watch will follow those start and stop times regardless of manual activation, so if it seems stuck, verify your schedule settings.
How to adjust Sleep Mode settings on your Fitbit Sense
To set up automatic Sleep Mode:
- On your watch, go to Settings > Sleep Mode.
- Turn on Schedule to have Sleep Mode switch on and off automatically.
- Set Sleep Interval to choose the start and stop time.
On newer Fitbit devices, the path may be Settings > Quiet modes > Sleep mode > Schedule mode / Off-hours for the same feature. Adjusting these settings ensures Sleep Mode aligns with your actual sleep schedule, so you don't have to remember to turn it off each morning. Open the Fitbit App, go to Account Tab, select device, then tap Sleep Mode to customize settings like sleep sensitivity and bedtime reminders. Enable Do Not Disturb within sleep mode settings to mute notifications and keep screen off during sleep periods. Sleep Mode can be set to automatic, where Fitbit Sense detects typical bed and wake times and enables Sleep Mode during those times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sleep Mode turn off by itself?
Yes, if you have set a schedule with start and stop times, Sleep Mode will turn off automatically at the scheduled end time. If no schedule is set, it stays on until you manually turn it off.
Can Sleep Mode and Do Not Disturb be used together?
No. The Fitbit Sense does not allow both features to be active at the same time. If you try to enable one while the other is on, the watch will automatically disable the other.
What's the difference between Sleep Mode on Sense and Sense 2?
The core Sleep Mode behavior and scheduling concept are the same on both devices. The main difference is the menu label: the Fitbit Sense uses Sleep Mode directly under Settings, while the Sense 2 may use Quiet modes as the parent menu. Both achieve the same result, muting notifications, dimming the screen, and preventing wrist-raise wake.
Can I turn off Sleep Mode from the Fitbit app on my phone?
All adjustments and toggles must be done directly on the watch.
Will Sleep Mode affect my Fitbit features and metrics?
Sleep Mode only affects notifications, screen brightness, and wrist-raise wake. It does not stop the watch from collecting your Fitbit features and metrics such as heart rate, steps, or sleep stage data, so you can still get full insights while sleeping.
How long does the Fitbit Sense battery last in sleep mode?
It can typically last for several days while continuously tracking sleep patterns.
