# What is the Temperature schedule?

> No need to worry about turning on your Pod before bed It automatically powers on an hour before your set bedtime if you have one in the Routines tab to ensur

Source: https://help.eightsleep.com/en_us/what-is-the-temperature-schedule-BkRoPvR66

Last updated: 2026-06-03T23:33:07.278Z

To support your sleep, Autopilot will automatically change the temperature of your Pod throughout the night based on your feedback, sleep, and health metrics.

There are 4 main phases of temperature change with the Pod:

*   **Bedtime:** the temperature your Pod stays at until you fall asleep. The pod turns on about an hour before the Bedtime schedule.
    
*   **Night:** the temperature your Pod turns to after falling asleep.
    
*   **Dawn:** The temperature your Pod reaches at the end of the night. This is about 4 hours after you fall asleep.
    
*   **Alarm** (optional): the temperature your Pod will adjust to if you have a Thermal alarm enabled
    
*   **Auto Off:** The pod automatically shuts off about an hour after you leave the bed
    

  

You can indicate your preference for each phase on the Eight Sleep app. Additionally, Autopilot will make some further small adjustments while you sleep to maximize your recovery time.