# Sleep-Monitoring Mobile Applications The Sleep Cycle App Wakes Up the User at the Appropriate Time By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-cycle-app References: [sleepcycle](https://www.sleepcycle.com) Enjoying a full night's rest is no easy task, but the Sleep Cycle app aims to change that with a strategically set alarm clock. There are three states of sleep: light sleep, deep sleep and REM-sleep. A full cycle lasts about 90 minutes and the individual's movements during each phase differ. The Sleep Cycle app has two [motion detection modes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisleep) that monitor the user's movements during the night — the built-in microphone and the accelerometer. Once the phone is placed in the correct position to receive sensory input, the Sleep Cycle app tracks the movements and uses a [wake up phase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwake), which is set to 30 minutes by default, which ends at the desired alarm time. The application is also [compatible with a smartwatch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-index-sleep-monitor). Monitoring the signals from the user's body, the Sleep Cycle app chooses a time slot of the lightest possible sleep state to wake the user up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sleep-monitoring Apps:** Opportunity to develop innovative mobile applications that monitor and optimize sleep cycles. - **Motion Detection Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in leveraging motion detection for sleep tracking and alarm systems. - **Integration with Smartwatches:** Emerging trend of integrating sleep monitoring apps with smartwatches for seamless user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Application Development:** Mobile app developers can capitalize on the demand for sleep-monitoring applications and create user-friendly solutions. - **Wearable Technology:** Wearable device manufacturers can explore integrating sleep monitoring features into their products to enhance user experience. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to leverage sleep-tracking technologies and offer personalized solutions for better sleep quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleep Optimization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somno.md) - [Sleep Aid Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-reset.md) - [Audio Sleep Detection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sleep-timer.md) - [Contactless Smart Sleep Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remwave-sleep.md) - [Data-Tracking Sleep Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-fans.md) - [Sleep-Monitoring Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isleepad.md) - [AI Sleep Coaching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-sleep-coaching.md) - [Sleep-Recovering Coaching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-reset-app.md) - [Advanced Sleep Aid Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-aid-app.md)