Pokemon Sleepis rolling out worldwide and should be available in most regions as a free download on the App Store and Google Play Store. With this newPokemon-themed application, players can earn points by having a restful sleep. The app detects players' sleep patterns and rewards them with all sorts of goodies. Essentially, gamers will have to try and complete the Pokedex by observing different Pokemon and their particular sleep styles. And each week,Pokemon Sleepplayers can visit a new island to try and find new Pokemon. However, to progress the game at all, sleeping is a must.
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ForPokemon Sleepto track slumber, the app recommends players plug in their smartphone at night and put the phone face down on the bed. The app should work if you put the phone on a nightstand, but the closer, the better. DiehardPokemonfans can even opt-in topurchase the new Pokemon GO Plus+ device, which can replace your smartphone and track sleeping without much hassle. The answer is pretty straightforward for those wondering if you’re able to track your sleep using other methods.
Can I Use Pokemon Sleep with Apple Watch?
The answer is no.Pokemon Sleepfans cannot use their Apple Watch to track sleep or use it to interact with the game in any way. Of course, for those that already own one of Apple’s fancy watches, it would have been easy to track sleep at night and somehow sync the data toPokemon Sleep, but unfortunately, that’s not the case.Pokemon Sleepplayers can only use their smartphone orthe Pokemon GO Plus+ device to record sleep, which is basically the only way to play the game and make progress.
There’s a chance that thePokemon Sleepdevelopers could push an update that makes the game compatible with Apple Watches, but until then, fans will need to use the two supported devices.Pokemon Sleepis still in its infantile stage, so there’s a possibility that a patch or two could add quality-of-life updates to enhance the mellow experience.
For more onPokemon Sleep, here’s a guide onhow to get more Biscuits, another onhow to add friends, and another one onhow to change the bedtime.
