Sleep calls
Fall asleep on a call.Wake up to a full battery.
A sleep call is a call you fall asleep on together. moonline adds a timer that starts once you're both connected and hangs up for you, so the call never runs all night.
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Why sleep calls run all night
Falling asleep on FaceTime or a phone call is one of the sweetest long-distance rituals. It's also why so many couples wake up to a call that's been running for seven hours.
- There's no timer. FaceTime and regular phone calls have no setting that ends a call after a set time.
- Nobody is awake to hang up. That was the whole point: you both fell asleep.
- Long calls drain batteries. A call running all night keeps your phone working and warm, and it can be nearly empty by morning.
- Calls drop at random. A tap in your sleep or a weak connection can end the call at 2 a.m. anyway.
How a moonline sleep call works
- Start a call. Tap “Call your person” in moonline. Calls are voice only, so there's no bright screen keeping you up.
- Turn the moon. Choose how long you want to stay connected: up to 10 minutes free, or up to 60 with Pro.
- The timer waits for both of you. It only starts once you're both on the call.
- Drift off. When time is up, moonline hangs up for both of you. No all-night call, no dead battery.
How long for tonight?
30 min
With Pro
Drag the moon, or use the arrow keys
7 tips for falling asleep on a call together
- Use voice, not video. Screen light can make it harder to fall asleep.
- Set a timer you'll actually use. 20 to 30 minutes is plenty for most people to drift off.
- Plug your phone in. Even a short call is easier on a charging phone.
- Turn on a Focus or Do Not Disturb. Let the call through, but keep other notifications quiet.
- Agree on a time across time zones. Pick a bedtime that works for both of you, even if one of you is earlier.
- Make it a ritual. Same time, same goodnight. Routine helps you both wind down.
- Say goodnight before you fade. Then let the timer do the rest.
Are sleep calls private?
Yes. moonline sleep calls are voice-only and run over WebRTC, which encrypts audio in transit. No one listens to your calls, and they are never recorded.
Free vs Pro
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep call length | Up to 10 min | Up to 60 min |
| Auto hang-up | Yes | Yes |
| Squeezes, notes, countdown | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $0 | $6.99/month or $49.99/year |
| Covers both partners | Yes | Yes |
Sleep call questions
What is a sleep call?
A sleep call is a phone or video call that two people stay on while they fall asleep. Long-distance couples use sleep calls to feel close at bedtime, even when they're far apart.
How do I fall asleep on a call without it running all night?
Start a sleep call in moonline and pick a time. The timer starts when you're both connected, and moonline hangs up for you, so neither phone stays on until morning.
Can FaceTime hang up automatically?
No. FaceTime has no built-in timer to end a call. moonline's sleep call lets you choose how long to stay connected, then ends the call for both of you.
Are moonline calls private?
Yes. Sleep calls are voice-only and run over WebRTC, which encrypts audio in transit. No one listens to your calls, and they are never recorded.
Is falling asleep on a call bad for your sleep?
A voice call is gentler than video because there's no bright screen keeping you up. Set a timer so the call ends once you've drifted off, and keep your phone charging.
How long can a moonline sleep call last?
Up to 10 minutes on the free plan and up to 60 minutes with Pro. When the timer ends, moonline hangs up for both of you.
When does the sleep call timer start?
Only once you're both connected. If your partner picks up a minute late, you still get the full time together.
Tonight, let the moonhang up for you.
moonline is coming soon to iPhone.