Deep red night screen in one tap, plus Autopilot scheduling that makes it set-and-forget.

Today, I shipped a new iPhone app today called Red Mode.

It’s built for one thing: making it ridiculously easy to get a deep red screen at night, on demand or automatically, without turning your evening into a settings scavenger hunt.

If you’ve been following Bryan Johnson’s longevity work, you’ve probably heard him talk about becoming a professional sleeper. That phrase stuck with me because it’s not about hacks, it’s about building a simple routine you can actually stick to.

Red Mode is my tiny contribution to that idea.

Why I Built It

A lot of people want the benefits of a night friendly screen, but the setup friction is real. iOS can do deep red with Color Filters, and Shortcuts can automate it, but most people never bother because it feels like a hassle.

So I built Red Mode to make the whole thing feel like a product:

• clear setup steps
• one tap actions
• a simple Autopilot schedule
• a clean Wind Down button for nights when you just want it now

The goal is not perfection. The goal is consistency.

What Red Mode Does

Deep Red, One Tap

If you scroll in bed, check your phone in a dark room, or just want a calmer screen at night, this is the main event.

Tap once and your screen goes deep red.

Set It Once with Autopilot

This is the feature I recommend for almost everyone.

Autopilot turns Red Mode on at night and off in the morning. It’s genuinely set-and-forget once you enable it.

Setup is intentionally fast. Installing the included Shortcuts and creating the automations takes about 2 minutes if you follow the steps.

Wind Down Before Bed

Wind Down is for the nights you want an immediate reset.

Use it when:

• you did not set up Autopilot yet
• you are traveling or your schedule is different
• you want a quick, intentional “I’m done for the night” moment

If you do not set up Autopilot, Wind Down is what you will run each night.

If you do set up Autopilot, Wind Down becomes optional, like a manual override.

Morning Red Session

This one is different and very intentional.

Morning Red Session is a bright, timed red screen you can run in the morning. It’s built to support a simple routine with a timer, without overthinking it.

Instant On or Off

You can always toggle red on or off anytime. No ceremony, no digging.

Who It’s For

• bedtime scrollers who want a calmer screen at night
• parents checking a phone in a dark room
• night shift users
• stargazers and anyone protecting dark adaptation
• photographers and darkroom folks who want red light options
• anyone trying to build better sleep habits and a consistent evening routine

Design Notes

I thought a lot about keeping the design quiet and obvious. The app should feel like it belongs on your phone, not like a gadget.

It was a fun project to build, and I hope it’s genuinely useful for anyone who cares about sleep, routines, and longevity.

Price

Red Mode is a $0.99 one-time purchase. No subscription.

Download

You can grab it here:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/red-mode-red-screen-night/id6759926783

If you try it, I’d love your feedback. And if you find it useful, a quick App Store review really helps.

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Bryan Johnson shares his personal protocol for mastering sleep, backed by data, wearables, and years of experimentation.

Today, sleep isn’t just rest. It’s a skill you can master. Bryan Johnson calls it the greatest performance enhancing drug on Earth. Not a supplement or a superfood, but something you already do or should do every night.

In his latest video podcast episode, Bryan lays out the advanced sleep system he used to get eight consecutive months of perfect sleep. This isn’t a gimmick or another top 10 list. It’s a personal science experiment, honed by data and habit, that anyone can learn from.

Let’s break down what makes his protocol different and how you can apply it to your life.

Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think

Bryan makes it clear: sleep isn’t just a pillar of health, it’s the foundation. It influences your mood, your memory, your relationships, even your earning potential. And yet, most people treat sleep as optional, sacrificing it for work, social events, or binge watching stressful TV shows.

His point is simple: you wouldn’t show up late to a work meeting, so why show up late to your own bedtime?

Resting Heart Rate is Your Sleep Report Card

The secret weapon of Bryan’s sleep mastery is his resting heart rate before bed. Unlike typical wearables that track heart rate during sleep, Bryan focuses on what it’s doing right before his head hits the pillow.

If your heart rate is low at that moment, you’re primed for a great night. If it’s high, you’re headed for poor recovery. Food, stress, screens, arguments, anything that raises heart rate before bed is the enemy.

He uses this single metric to simplify the chaos of health and behavior. It’s the north star of his evening routine.

Food is the Number One Sleep Killer

According to Bryan and his team, nothing wrecks sleep like eating too close to bedtime, even if the food is “healthy.” Digestion activates the nervous system and raises heart rate. In Bryan’s case, even hummus and vegetables at the wrong time led to poor sleep data.

The takeaway: finish your final meal at least four hours before bed. For best results, aim for six to eight.

Become a Professional Sleeper

One of the most useful mindset shifts Bryan promotes is treating sleep like a job. Schedule it. Protect it. Track it. Improve it.

Here are his 10 essential tips for achieving elite sleep:

1. Adopt a professional mindset – Sleep is your job.
2. Stop eating early – Final meal 4 to 8 hours before bed.
3. Start a wind down routine – 30 to 60 minutes of screen free calm.
4. Use light to reset your clock – Get morning light or use a 10,000 lux lamp.
5. Stick to a bedtime – Same time every night, ideally within a few minutes.
6. Avoid caffeine late in the day – Its half life can destroy sleep quality.
7. Eliminate blue light – Use red or amber lighting in the evening.
8. Cool your room – 69 to 71°F is optimal.
9. Control noise – Use sound machines or earplugs if needed.
10. Track your data – Wearables help create powerful sleep habits.

Bonus Tips That Make a Big Difference

The team added a few more actionable strategies:

• Move your phone away from your bed to reduce the temptation to scroll.
• Try journaling before bed to unload mental clutter or anxiety.
• Use your bed only for sleep and sex to train your brain for rest.
• Sleep separately from your partner if necessary and if possible for higher quality rest.

These are the habits that support a long life, strong mind, and healthy body.

Final Thoughts

There’s no magic pill for better sleep. But there is a repeatable protocol, tested by Bryan and fine tuned with real data, that can help you get there. If you’re tired of feeling tired, his approach offers something powerful: control.

Track your heart rate. Experiment with your evening routine. Make one small change today. And most of all, treat sleep with the seriousness it deserves.

If you want to live longer, think sharper, and feel your best, it all starts with sleep. Got a sleep tip that works for you? Share it in the comments below.

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Bryan Johnson connects with Don’t Die followers in London and Stockholm, showing early traction for the movement aiming to reach 1 billion global citizens.

Today, Don’t Die went global as the movement held its first European meetups with in-person events in Stockholm, Sweden over the weekend and London, England earlier this morning. Bryan Johnson made the journey to connect face-to-face with early adopters of his data-driven longevity lifestyle and shared group photos from each location on X. These two gatherings mark a pivotal moment: Don’t Die is beginning to grow beyond its digital roots and build a real-world community.

By rough count, the Stockholm photo shows around 75 people, while the London group (featured above) appears to have about 125 attendees. While modest, these numbers are meaningful. They represent the very first in-person events outside of the United States, indicating the beginning of an international expansion of the Don’t Die Citizenship initiative.

With over 97,860 people following Bryan Johnson on the Don’t Die app, and 12,879 officially registered Don’t Die citizens, the movement is quickly gaining traction. For a mission aiming to reach 1 billion citizens, this growing engagement, now visible across Europe, is a powerful signal that momentum is building. It’s exciting to see the community come alive!

The Data Behind the Movement

When arriving in London, Johnson shared a snapshot of the UK’s health metrics, both strengths and challenges:

• Life Expectancy: The average in the UK is 81 years, well above the global average of 71.
• Infant Mortality: Just 3.8 per 1,000 births, compared to the global average of 27.
• Smoking Rates: Only 12% of UK adults smoke, outperforming the world average of around 20%.

However, the UK also faces serious health issues:

• Obesity: 28% of UK adults are clinically obese, a growing concern that contributes to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
• Mental Health: 35% of adults report being in a “distressed” mental state, highlighting a silent epidemic of psychological struggle.

These facts reinforce the need for radical health optimization, which is the core of Johnson’s mission. Don’t Die is not just about living longer, it’s about improving physical and mental performance at the biological level.

A Scientific Take: Why This Matters

While gatherings like these may seem small, they represent a crucial behavior change in health engagement. Science consistently shows that social accountability, group identity, and shared goals significantly improve adherence to health and behavior change programs. For example:

• A 2020 meta-analysis in JAMA Network Open found that social support improves outcomes in behavior-based interventions, including exercise, diet, and stress reduction.
• A 2021 study published in Nature Human Behaviour showed that shared goals in group settings can enhance motivation and resilience.

In other words, these events are more than health meetups. They’re a strategy. Don’t Die is combining quantified self-tracking with real-world social bonds. This is something no other health movement has done at this scale or with this much precision.

Final Thoughts

The Don’t Die gatherings in Stockholm and London are the clearest sign yet that Bryan Johnson’s vision is evolving from a personal protocol into a shared lifestyle. With nearly 13,000 registered citizens and over 97,000 people following Bryan on the Don’t Die app, the movement is picking up global interest and grassroots momentum. As more people join, track their data, and show up in person, Don’t Die is beginning to look less like an experiment and more like a revolution in how we approach health, longevity, and meaning.

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