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How Do Sleep Trackers Track Sleep? Accelerometers, PPG and Algorithms Explained

September 7, 2026September 7, 2026 by Sleep Gear Reviews Editors
How Do Sleep Trackers Track Sleep? Accelerometers, PPG and Algorithms Explained — Sleep Gear Reviews

At its core, every consumer sleep tracker operates on a simple principle: it uses sensors to gather raw data about your body, and then software interprets that data. The three fundamental components a

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