Frequently Asked Questions

Zibt® is a smart alarm app that optimizes your wake-up time based on real-time traffic, commute conditions, and your morning routine. Instead of setting a static alarm, Zibt dynamically adjusts your wake-up time to ensure you get the most sleep possible while still arriving on time.

• Zibt® calculates your optimal wake-up time using:
  • Your Destination & Stops – Where you need to be and any stops you make along the way.
  • Commute Conditions – Real-time traffic, weather, and transit delays.
  • Historical Data & AI – Patterns from your typical travel time and morning habits.
  • Wake-Up Preferences – Whether you like to break your morning into steps or set a total prep time, Zibt® adapts to your routine. Over time, it learns your habits and refines your wake-up schedule based on how long your morning actually takes, ensuring a more accurate and efficient start to your day.
• It then wakes you up at the right time each day—no more guesswork, just optimized mornings.

• Anyone! Zibt is designed for people looking to maximize sleep, save time, and start the day more efficiently. Whether you’re commuting to work, juggling a tight schedule, or just looking for smarter ways to optimize your morning, Zibt adapts to your routine.
• It’s especially useful for:
  • Commuting Professionals – Get the sleep you need while still making it to work on time, without waking up earlier than necessary.
  • Students Balancing Classes & Activities – Adjust your alarm around your changing schedule so you’re never up too early or too late.
  • Busy Parents – Plan your wake-up time around traffic, school drop-offs, and your kids’ schedules without the stress of guessing.
• If your mornings feel rushed or unpredictable, Zibt helps you take back control.

• Zibt is more than an alarm – it's a morning optimization tool that helps you wake up smarter, not earlier.  Instead of a fixed wake–up time, Zibt adapts in real-time based on your commute, schedule, and habits.
• Here's what sets us apart:
  • Dynamic Wake-Up Times – Zibt calculates the latest possible time you can wake up while still arriving on time, factoring in real-time traffic, transit delays, and your personal routine.
  • Morning Rundown – Before you even get of of bed, Zibt gives you a personalized snapshot of your day—weather, commute updates, calendar events, and even local deals at nearby coffee shops or breakfast spots.
  • Smart Integrations (Coming Soon) – Zibt will soon sync with your calendar, smart devices, and favorite morning spots to streamline your routine even further. 
• We're here to help busy, productive people take control of their mornings—without sacrificing sleep of efficiency. 

• Yes! Zibt is 100% free  for users. As we continue to develop and introduce new features during our beta testing phase, we appreciate any support. If you'd like to contribute, you can donate through our Stripe page in the support page of this website—any amount helps!
• If you're interested in becoming an early-stage investor, reach out to bjaronko@zibtapp.com.

Setting up your first Zibt alarm is quick and easy:

1. Go to the Alarm Page – Tap the "+" button to create a new alarm.
2. Set Your Arrival Time – Enter the time you need to be at your destination.
3. Add Your Route – Set your origin and final destination.
4. Include Stops – Add any stops you plan to make along the way and estimate how long you'll be there.
5. Customize Your Prep Time & Snooze Preferences – Choose between:   (1) A single estimate for your entire morning (e.g., 45 min); (2) Individual time blocks (e.g., Shower – 20 min, Breakfast – 15 min), which you can toggle on or off the night before if your routine varies.; and (3) If you like to snooze, enable the snooze option so Zibt can factor the standard 9-minute snooze cycle into your wake-up time.
6. Save your Alarm & Prepare for the morning –  Once saved,  make sure to open the app before bed to ensure the alarm goes off as scheduled.

Zibt will then calculate the best possible time for you to wake up while ensuring you still arrive on time.

Prep time is the amount of time you need to get ready before leaving the house. You can set it in two ways:

• As a total estimate (e.g., 45 minutes from bed to door), or
• By individual steps (e.g., Shower – 15 min, Breakfast – 10 min, Makeup – 20 min), which you can toggle on/off based on your routine.

Zibt uses this time, combined with your commute, to determine the perfect wake-up moment.

Early arrival time is the buffer you build in before your actual arrival time. If you like to get there early to park, find your seat, grab a coffee, or simply settle in, just set how many minutes ahead you’d like to arrive—and Zibt will factor it into your wake-up time.

• Currently, Zibt works best for car, walking,  and biking commutes. However, our next update will integrate seamlessly with public transit—including buses, trains, and subways in major cities. So stay tuned if you rely on public transit, as Zibt will soon adjust your wake-up time based on real-time transit data.

If part of your commute includes walking to your car or switching between modes of transportation, just build those steps into your prep time or early arrival time. For example:

• Walking from your apartment to your car? Add those minutes to your prep time.
•  Walking from the parking garage to your office? Add those minutes to your early arrival time to make sure you’re not cutting it close.

This way, Zibt can still give you the most accurate and realistic wake-up time while we work on smarter, automated handling for mixed-mode commutes.

We know life isn’t always a straight shot—Zibt is built to be flexible. If your commute includes multiple forms of transportation (like walking + train + rideshare), you’ll soon be able to build this into your route more seamlessly using:

• Stops to break down each leg of your trip
• Estimated durations for transitions (e.g., platform walks, transfer time, waiting)

While we’re actively working to streamline and automate these complex, mixed-mode commutes in a future release, the best way to handle it for now is by using a combination of prep time (for early steps like walking to transit) and early arrival time (to account for any final transitions before reaching your destination).

Zibt will still calculate your optimal wake-up time based on what you input, so the more accurate you are, the better it works.

• Yes! However, to ensure your alarm goes off as expected, keep the Zibt app open in the background before going to sleep and plug in your phone into a charger overnight to prevent any interruptions.

• Absolutely! When setting your alarm, you can enable snooze mode, which allows Zibt to factor in your 9-minute snooze cycles so you still wake up on time without cutting into your prep time.

• We're always rolling out new features, improvements, and updates to make Zibt even better. Stay in the loop by following us on social media @zibtapp for real-time updates or by joining our mailing list by filling out this form. We respect your time and inbox, so you'll only hear from us when there's something truly worth knowing!

• If you run into any issues or have technical questions, you can contact our Support Team via email at support@zibtapp.com or message us on social media @zibtapp