Quality rest is important for every Trainer, and theย Pokemonย Go Plus + is a nifty device to help you track your sleep. This small Poke Ball-shaped gadget enables players to check their sleep habits and earn bonus daily rewards in-game. As a result, a win-win activity for both your virtual Trainer and your physical body. However, understanding how to use theย new Go Plus + deviceย can be slightly confusing for newcomers. Fortunately, the process for tracking sleep with the Pokemon Go Plus + is quite straightforward.ย
Tracking Sleep With Pokemon Go Plus + In-Game
First, you must ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone device before pairing your Go Plus +. If this function is off, you’ll receive the “Bluetooth is disabled” message in the Accessory Devices menu. Once Bluetooth is on, follow the steps below to utilize Pokemon Go Plus Plus (+) Sleep Mode.
- From the Map View, where your Trainer is visible in AR, tap theย Main Menuย button at the bottom center of the screen. It’s the icon shaped like a Poke Ball.
- Select theย Settingsย menu via the cog icon above News on the top right of the screen.
- In the third section down, tap “Connected Devicesย and Services, which is between Uploads and Advanced Settings.
- Next, tap the bottom tab:ย Accessory Devices.
- With Bluetooth active, you should be able to accessย Sleep Dataย for your Pokemon Go Plus+ by scrolling down.
- Interact with the toggle option that sits next toย Share Sleep Data withย Pokemon GO.
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With Sleep Data sharing active, you’ll now be able to choose the time of day when you’ll receive your sleep rewards. This time is also when your recorded in-game sleep schedule resets daily. Keep in mind that you must log intoย Pokemon Goย to claim your sleep rewards, during which your Go Plus + should be connected.ย
Next, let’s discuss how you can track your sleep using the device itself:
- Before going to bed, start your sleep session by holding down the white circular center of the device. You’ll know the Go Plus + is ready when a light blue light flashes, followed by a lullaby.
- With the device on a spot where you won’t roll over it, enjoy a good night or day’s sleep, depending on your lifestyle’s snooze schedule.
- Once you’re awake, hold the Main Button on the Pokemon GO Plus + again. Multicolored lights should flash, but if a red light flashes, indicating your sleep wasn’t tracked successfully in Pokemon Go Plus Plus (+) Sleep Mode.
- Reconnect your Pokemon GO Plus + toย Pokemon GOย to claim your rewards.
Remember to connect your GO Plus + to theย Pokemon Sleepย app as well for more gamified benefits and info. Additionally, here’s a video by JT Valor showcasing how the Pokemon GO Plus + via AR gameplay:
