How to shut up your gadgets at night so you can sleep

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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences By David Nield and Reece Rogers | 05.07.24 Our trusted gadgets are in constant communication with us, ringing and buzzing whenever friends want to chat, when new shows arrive on Netflix, or when coworkers send crucial memes over Slack.  These audible alerts may be useful during the day, but they're not welcome at night. You don't want your sleep interrupted by breaking news stories, messages from coworkers on the other side of the world, or an update on your podcast download queue. Here's how to quiet the gadgets you might have within earshot of your bed until the morning comes. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Shut Up Your Gadgets at Night So You Can Sleep Your smartphone probably already dominates your day—don't let it interrupt your night too. Here's how to silence the the beeps and bloops so you can sleep for a change. ADVERTISEMENT You Might Also Like How to Track Your Sleep Using Your Fitbit Use any of Fitbit's trackers or smartwatches to get a better idea of how you're sleeping and how to improve your slumber. Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn't There are certain traits that lend themselves to "revenge bedtime procrastination." There's also a way out. How to Fix a Broken Sleep Schedule Whether you struggle to drift off or wake up in the morning, these tips can help you get the rest you deserve. The Best Sleep Gadgets and Apps Do you struggle to nod off or stay asleep through the night? These WIRED-tested tools can help. Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You're receiving this email because you signed up for the Gadget Lab newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.