5 Simple Steps to Set Time for Sony Dream Machine

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The Sony Dream Machine is an innovative and immersive sleep device that enhances your slumber with a combination of soothing sounds, gentle vibrations, and personalized lighting. However, to fully harness the Dream Machine’s transformative power, it is essential to set it up correctly and calibrate its various features. One of the most crucial aspects of setting up the Dream Machine is adjusting the time, ensuring it seamlessly aligns with your circadian rhythm.

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To achieve optimal sleep, it is vital to establish a consistent sleep-wake cycle. By setting the Dream Machine to your desired bedtime, it can gradually dim the lights and create a calming atmosphere, signaling your body to prepare for sleep. Moreover, programming the Dream Machine to turn off at a specific time ensures that it does not disrupt your slumber during the night. This precision timing helps your body transition into a restful state and maintain optimal sleep quality throughout the night.

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Adjusting the time on your Dream Machine is a straightforward process. By navigating the intuitive user interface, you can easily set the current time, the desired bedtime, and the alarm time for waking up. The Dream Machine’s advanced sleep tracker monitors your progress and provides valuable insights into your sleep patterns. By aligning the device with your biological sleep cycle, you can awaken feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the day.

Connecting the Dream Machine to Wi-Fi

To set the time on your Sony Dream Machine, it must first be connected to Wi-Fi. Follow these steps to establish a Wi-Fi connection:

Ensure that your Dream Machine is within range of your Wi-Fi router.
Open the Settings app on your Dream Machine.
Select “Network” and then “Wi-Fi.”
A list of available Wi-Fi networks will appear. Select your network from the list.
Enter the Wi-Fi password and tap “Connect.”

Once the Dream Machine is connected to Wi-Fi, it will automatically retrieve the time from the internet. The time will then be displayed on the Dream Machine’s screen.

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If the Dream Machine does not automatically retrieve the time, you can manually set it. To do this, open the Settings app and select “Date and Time.” Then, tap “Set Time” and enter the correct time.

Setting the Date and Time Automatically

To set the date and time automatically, ensure that your Sony Dream Machine is connected to the internet. The device will then automatically obtain the current date and time from the network.

Using the Android TV Interface

Press the Home button on your remote control.
Scroll down to the “Settings” option and select it.
Select “System” from the left-hand menu.
Choose “Date & Time” from the list of options.
Toggle the “Automatic Date & Time” switch to the “On” position.

Using the Google Assistant

Press the Google Assistant button on your remote control.
Say “Set the date to [date].”
Say “Set the time to [time].”

Setting the Time Manually

If you need to manually set the time on your Sony Dream Machine, follow these steps:

Press the **Settings** button on your remote control.
Select **System Settings**.
Select **Time and Date**.

Select **Set Time Manually**.
Use the number pad to enter the current time.
Select **OK**.

Optionally, you can also set the following:

Time Zone

Select your time zone from the list.

Daylight Saving Time

Enable or disable Daylight Saving Time.

Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Enable or disable NTP. NTP automatically sets the time based on a network time server.

Setting Multiple Time Zones

The Dream Machine supports setting multiple time zones, allowing you to easily track time across different locations. To set multiple time zones:

Step 1: Enable Time Zone Support

Open the Dream Machine app on your mobile device.

Tap on “Settings” in the bottom-right corner.

Scroll down and tap on “Time Zone.”

Toggle on the “Enable Time Zone Support” switch.

Step 2: Add Time Zones

Zone Name	Time Zone
Home	America/New_York
Work	America/Los_Angeles

Tap on “Add Time Zone.” Enter the name of the time zone and select the corresponding time zone from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Customize Display and Notifications

For each time zone, you can customize the display format, notifications, and alarms.

Tap on the gear icon next to each time zone.

Select the desired display format, notification settings, and alarm options.

Step 4: Set Default Time Zone

Select the default time zone that will be displayed on the Dream Machine’s clock face.

Tap on the “Default Time Zone” option and select the desired time zone.

Step 5: Sync Time Zones

The Dream Machine will automatically sync the time zones with the internet.

If you need to manually update the time zones, tap on the “Sync Now” button.

Power Cycling the Dream Machine to Reset Time Settings

Power cycling the Dream Machine involves restarting the device by cutting off and restoring power. This process can resolve time-related issues by resetting the device’s internal clock and allowing it to resynchronize with an external time source.

How to Power Cycle the Dream Machine

Unplug the Dream Machine from the power outlet.
Wait 30 seconds to allow the device to fully discharge.
Plug the Dream Machine back into the power outlet.
Wait for the device to boot up and connect to the internet.
Check the time settings to verify that they are correct.

If the time settings are still incorrect after power cycling the Dream Machine, try the following additional steps:

Check the time zone settings in the Dream Machine app.
Ensure that the Dream Machine is connected to a stable internet connection.
Check the time settings of the device that you are using to access the Dream Machine app.
Contact Sony support for assistance.

Possible Causes of Incorrect Time Settings	Troubleshooting Steps
Incorrect time zone	Check and adjust the time zone settings in the Dream Machine app.
Unstable internet connection	Ensure a stable and reliable internet connection for the Dream Machine.
Incorrect device time settings	Verify the time settings on the device you are using to access the Dream Machine app.
Internal clock malfunction	Contact Sony support for assistance with a possible hardware issue.

How To Set Time For Sony Dream Machine

To set the time on your Sony Dream Machine, follow these steps:

Press the “Home” button on your remote control.
Scroll down to the “Settings” menu and select it.
Select the “Date & Time” option.
Select the “Set Time” option.
Enter the current time using the number keys on your remote control.
Select the “OK” button to save your changes.