Players are worried about how Nintendo suggests playing Pokémon Sleep. They say to keep your phone charging on your bed overnight. This could start a fire and put you at risk. Luckily, there’s another way to play, but it means using another device.
Pokémon Sleep is the latest hit game. It’s easy to play even when you’re sleeping. For many, it’s a dream to catch Pokémon in their sleep.
The official Pokémon website says you should put your mobile device on your bed while you sleep. This helps the app track your sleep and categorize it into dozing, snoozing, or slumbering. But, many people also charge their phones overnight. This can be a problem.
A tweet highlighted the risk of keeping a charging phone on your bed. The Fire Department of New York has warned against it. Lithium-ion batteries in phones can catch fire if they get too hot.
Though Pokémon Sleep doesn’t say you must charge while playing, many phones won’t last the night without a charge.
Some players on the Pokémon Sleep Reddit have talked about their phone batteries dying fast without charging. One player’s phone died in just 4 to 5 hours, losing their sleep data.
So, how can players enjoy Pokémon Sleep without risking a fire? Nintendo has a safe solution.
The Pokémon Go Plus + is a new device that tracks your sleep for the app. It uses Bluetooth, so it’s safe. Plus, it adds cool features to the game.
Even though some worried about battery life, others on Reddit confirmed the Pokémon Go Plus + battery lasts for days. It lets you track your sleep without any issues.
The downside is the Pokémon Go Plus + costs $54.99 in the US. It’s a bit pricey for a sleep-tracking app. But, think of it as getting the full Pokémon Sleep experience for less than a Nintendo Switch game.
No matter how you play Pokémon Sleep, stay safe and have fun.