FAQ
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Waking up
Will it wake me up?
Yes. It physically vibrates firmly on your wrist, like a phone buzzing in your hand.
I'm an extremely heavy sleeper. Will it work for me?
Honestly, it depends: Most heavy sleepers find the vibration enough. While others don't, if you, in the past have slept through things like blaring smoke alarms, 5-10 phone alarms and more, then to be honest, no.
Will it wake my partner?
It's designed not to: there's no ringing, just a vibration on your wrist. The motor hums faintly, while still waking you up.
Setup and use
How many alarms can I set?
Create up to 10. Each on its own custom schedule.
Can I turn it off for the weekend?
Yes. You can set your alarms for Monday to Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday, our alarms stay quiet.
Is there an app?
No app, no Bluetooth, no account, and no subscription. Everything is set on the band itself.
Can I use it for reminders during the day?
Yes, an alarm is an alarm. We built it for mornings, but it's your band.
Battery and charging
How do I charge it?
The USB plug is built into the band; unclip the strap and plug it into any USB port. There's no cable in the box.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 30 days per charge, depending on how many alarms you use. The easiest habit is a quick charge every Sunday.
Wearing it
Is it comfortable to sleep in?
It weighs 17 grams, about the same as three sheets of printer paper, on a soft silicone strap.
Will it fall off at night?
The band is one piece with a metal buckle, so there's no insert to pop out. It fits wrists from 130 to 235mm.
Can I shower in it?
No, take it off to shower or swim. We don't claim it's waterproof.
Buying and gifting
Is it a good gift?
It's one of our favorite uses: for a partner who sleeps through alarms, or a son or daughter heading to college. The 30-day guarantee still applies.
Why would I buy two?
Couples with different wake times each wear one. The price per band drops when you buy two or three.
Is it for kids?
Yes, we designed Sotto for all ages.
Delivery and guarantee
How long does delivery take?
About 8–12 days. We'd rather tell you that than promise two days and miss.
How do I reach a real person?
Use our contact page or email us. A real person reads and answers every message.
Health
Is it a medical device? Will it help with sleep problems?
No. It's an alarm, and it doesn't diagnose, treat or improve any condition.
I sleep through every alarm. Is something wrong?
It's worth mentioning to a doctor if you regularly sleep through alarms. Sometimes there's a fixable reason that no alarm can solve.
Tomorrow morning, let them sleep.
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