To record snoring on a phone, use an app with overnight microphone recording, allow microphone access, place the phone beside the bed with its built-in microphone unobstructed, and start the session before sleep. Keep the setup in the same place each night so changes in placement do not become another explanation for a changing score.
Night & Air works without a wearable or extra microphone. The current beta requires iOS 17.6 or later, or Android 8.0 or later. Installation availability is shown in the beta section; phone compatibility alone does not guarantee that a platform’s invitation is currently open.
Before the first night
- Allow microphone access. If permission was denied, review the app’s microphone permission in your phone’s settings. The app needs the microphone to capture sound.
- Use the phone’s built-in microphone. Disconnect headsets, AirPods and Bluetooth microphones before recording.
- Choose a repeatable bedside position. Keep the microphone clear of bedding and other obstructions. Do not place the phone under a pillow. There is no single distance specified here: follow the current in-app setup and keep your chosen position consistent.
- Keep the phone charging safely. Use your normal suitable charger on a clear bedside surface. An overnight recording needs enough power and storage to continue.
- Check storage before bed. If space is low, free it before starting. Use the app’s audio/storage controls deliberately; check what will be removed before deleting recordings.
- Review Android background restrictions. If the app flags restricted battery usage, follow its guidance for allowing unrestricted background use. Manufacturer-specific limits can still interrupt a session.
Before relying on a whole night, check the live microphone signal and recording status. A brief setup check is not a qualifying baseline night and may not produce a normal saved report or clips. Available controls can vary as the beta develops.
Record an ordinary night
Use the Record screen to start and check that the session is running. Keep the phone in the same place, with the same room setup, for future comparisons. Do not add a new pillow, nasal routine and evening habit merely because you began recording.
In the morning, stop the recording, allow processing to finish, and complete the check-in. Review the saved night, its actual captured duration and relevant clips. If the app reports an interruption or asks for recovery, follow the displayed instructions; do not assume the entire night was captured.
How much recording counts toward the baseline?
Night & Air uses seven qualifying nights, not simply seven dates. In the current beta, a qualifying main-sleep night needs at least three hours of usable, processed captured audio, a completed morning review, and must not be marked unusual. Aim to record your ordinary sleep period, rather than treating the minimum as a sleep target.
The app shows the count and current step. A long elapsed session may still contain too little usable audio after an interruption. That is why the saved result matters more than the time the phone was left beside the bed.
What if my partner snores, or the room is noisy?
A phone microphone captures the room. A partner, television, fan or other sound source may affect what is recorded. Do not assume Night & Air can identify which person made a sound. Listen to relevant clips and treat ambiguous nights cautiously.
Tell anyone sharing the room that you plan to record and get their agreement. Positioning the phone consistently is helpful for comparison, but it does not solve speaker attribution. A partner’s observation is optional; nobody needs to stay awake to monitor you.
Where do the recordings go?
Raw recordings and snoring clips are analyzed and stored on your phone; they are not uploaded to Night & Air servers. Optional non-audio sync can include profile information, check-ins, night summaries, derived metrics and progress. Analysis-sharing and usage-sharing controls are separate.
If you enable a device-provider audio backup or deliberately export audio, that choice can create a copy outside the phone. Review those settings before recording sensitive conversations or sharing a file. Read the full privacy details.
If the recording is incomplete
On small screens, swipe the table sideways to see every column. With a keyboard, focus the table and use the arrow keys.
| What you see | What to check next |
|---|---|
| No captured sound | Microphone permission, the selected input and whether the microphone was obstructed. Check the live microphone signal and recording status. |
| Recording stopped early | The app’s notice, remaining storage and power, Android background restrictions, and any call or interruption you remember. |
| Few or no snoring clips | Whether the night finished processing and what audio was captured. Missing clips alone do not prove there was no snoring. |
| A score unlike nearby nights | Placement, other room sounds, captured duration and unusual morning context before interpreting it as a habit effect. |
If the issue persists, contact hello@nightandair.com with your phone model, operating-system version, app version and what happened. Start with a description; do not post bedroom recordings publicly to obtain support.
What happens after recording?
A recording lets you hear what the phone captured. Night & Air then organizes the next part: build your baseline, follow one selected habit, and review a before/after comparison. That reduces the work of remembering the plan and interpreting separate nightly charts. You still provide the morning context and carry out the chosen action.
Sources and further reading
Sources checked October 14, 2026. External research does not validate Night & Air or guarantee an individual result. See our editorial standards.
Product setup and privacy details describe the current Night & Air beta. See app features and access, the baseline and tune-up method, and privacy controls.