ANSWERS
How to record yourself snoring
Where to put the phone, how to get a clear recording, and what to listen for.
Setting up
Tonight
- Place the phone on the nightstand, at about head height and an arm's length away, microphone facing you.
- Plug it in: recording all night uses battery.
- Turn off notifications or use a sleep focus so nothing wakes you.
- Turn off fans and other noise if you can, or note them.
- Use a delayed start so falling asleep isn't recorded.
What to listen for
- Steady snoring that rises and falls: typical simple snoring.
- Snoring that stops for several seconds, then a snort or gasp: worth playing to a doctor 1.
- When it happens: early in the night after alcohol, only on your back, only with a blocked nose.
How can I record myself snoring?
Use a snoring app or a voice recorder on your phone, on the nightstand at arm's length, plugged in.
Should I show my doctor a recording of my snoring?
It can help, especially if it captures pauses and gasps. A doctor may still want a sleep study 2.
Can I record my partner's snoring?
Ask them first. A recording often helps a snorer believe how loud they are.
Why do I sound different on the recording?
The microphone's position, the room and other sounds change how snoring sounds. Comparing nights recorded the same way works best.
Sources
- Young T, Shahar E, Nieto FJ, et al. Predictors of sleep-disordered breathing in community-dwelling adults: the Sleep Heart Health Study. Arch Intern Med. 2002;162(8):893-900. doi.org/10.1001/archinte.162.8.893
- Kapur VK, Auckley DH, Chowdhuri S, et al. Clinical practice guideline for diagnostic testing for adult obstructive sleep apnea: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline. J Clin Sleep Med. 2017;13(3):479-504. doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.6506
COMING SOON
Find out
how you snore.
Snores listens through the night on your iPhone and shows you in the morning how much and how loudly you snored, with clips of the loudest moments. Tag what you tried and see what goes with quieter nights. The sound stays on your iPhone.
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This page is general information, not medical advice. Snores is not a medical device and does not diagnose sleep apnea or any other condition. If you are worried about your sleep or your breathing, talk to a doctor.