Wake Up Check

A secondary verfication prompt to guarantee you haven't fallen back asleep.

Overview

A massive failsafe for when you successfully dismiss the alarm, sit on the edge of the bed, and accidentally drift back to sleep. Wake Up Check acts as a silent guardian, pinging you several minutes after you've completed your challenges to confirm you are still awake.

If you fail to acknowledge the secondary prompt within the designated time limit, ReAlarm assumes you have fallen back asleep and instantly triggers the alarm at maximum volume again.

Capabilities

  • Customizable Delays: Configure exactly how long ReAlarm waits after you dismiss the alarm before checking in on you (ranging from 1 minute up to 10 minutes).
  • Strict Response Timers: Define a 'Check Duration' (15, 30, 45, or 60 seconds). You must tap the 'I'm Awake!' button within this brief window, or the alarm resounds.
  • Silent Verification: The initial check-in is a silent push notification paired with a screen wakeup, respecting your roommates until you miss the deadline.

How to Setup

  1. In your Alarms list, open the Edit Alarm menu and locate the 'Post-Alarm Actions' section.
  2. Tap into 'Wake Up Check' to enable the feature.
  3. Select your preferred delay (e.g., check my status 3 minutes after I dismiss the alarm).
  4. Select the strict Check Duration (how much time you have to respond to the prompt).

Use Cases

The 'Just Five More Minutes' Trap: If you dismiss a difficult Math Challenge, lie back down, and close your eyes, the Wake Up Check will catch you sleeping 5 minutes later and rip you back awake.

Critical Meetings: A stress-relieving safety net ensuring you absolutely do not miss flights or crucial business events due to microscopic lapses in judgment.

Screenshots

Configuring the Wake Up Check feature with a 3-minute delay and a strict 30-second response duration.
Configuring the Wake Up Check feature with a 3-minute delay and a strict 30-second response duration.
The secondary verification screen displaying the strict countdown timer. Failure to tap 'I'm Awake!' resumes the alarm.
The secondary verification screen displaying the strict countdown timer. Failure to tap 'I'm Awake!' resumes the alarm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Wake Up Check sound the alarm immediately?
No. When the delay timer finishes, it silently wakes up your screen and displays the 'Are You Awake?' prompt. It only triggers the loud alarm sound if you fail to press the button before the countdown expires.
Can I use Wake Up Check even if I have Multiple Challenges stacked?
Yes! The Wake Up Check delay timer strictly begins only after you have fully completed all stacked challenges and dismissed the primary alarm.
What happens if I naturally wake up and use my phone before the check?
If your phone is unlocked and actively being used when the Wake Up Check triggers, the prompt will still appear to ensure you answer it. Since you are actively using the device, tapping it will be effortless.

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