What is the Check-in Feature about
The Check-in feature is designed to support greater awareness of your internal state by encouraging regular moments of self-reflection throughout the day. By noting how you feel, you can begin to recognize patterns over time and better understand what may influence your emotions or stress levels.
Consistent check-ins can help you observe how different situations affect you, making it easier to identify potential stressors and notice shifts in your emotional well-being.
How to log a Check-in
On the NOW tab, tap the Check-in button within the Stress Gauge Overview section.
Adjust the sliders to reflect how you feel on two scales:
Ranging from Very Calm to Very Stressed
Ranging from Very Negative to Very Positive
Add a related feeling suggested at the top.
Tap Add Details to add context. If the option is enabled, the tags are used to personalize your Daily Reflections.
Review your entry and tap Done.
Other ways to log a Check-in
Using the crown: Press the NOWATCH crown once. Tap the How do you feel? notification on your phone.
In the Timeline, select any chart, tap the + icon at a specific time, and select Log a Check-In. This check-in logging option is currently available only on iOS devices.
Check-in Vibrations
Vibrations are a key part of the feature. They make it easy to build the Check-in habit into your routine.
Prolonged Stress Vibrations: These vibrations are body cues to help you recognize when you’ve been under sustained stress for 5 minutes or longer. This can help you reconnect with your body and regulate in the moment.
Random Vibrations: They serve as gentle reminders throughout the day to log a check-in and reflect on how you're feeling in the moment.
Both settings can be enabled simultaneously, helping you build the habit of self-awareness.
How to set up Check-in Vibrations
Go to the Now screen.
Tap Vibrations on the right side of the Stress Gauge overview graph.
A new screen will appear, allowing you to enable or disable Prolonged Stress and/or Random Vibrations.
Prolonged Stress Vibrations: Receive a vibration when stressed for a specific period (from 5 to 20 minutes).
Random Vibrations: Receive a check-in vibration between 9:00 am and 6 pm.
Keep Bluetooth on to receive Prolonged Stress Check-in vibrations.