You can use Nenne on both iPhone and Android

Supported devices

Available for both iPhone and Android

Nenne is a nap timer for when you want to close your eyes for a little while and wake at the time you set. A regular phone alarm can play through the speaker, letting sound reach people around you too. Nenne’s headphone mode sends the alarm through connected headphones, so you can receive the signal you need in a quiet place.

Those situations are not limited to one platform. A student who wants to rest briefly at the library, an office worker resting at their desk during lunch, and someone in a dorm who needs to wake before others all use different phones. That may be why we so often hear, “That sounds useful, but does it work on Android too?”

Nenne can be downloaded for both platforms. Simply choose the store that fits the phone you use. The way you find the app does not need to be complicated just because the installation paths differ, so the direct links are included below as well.

iOS

On iPhone, find Nenne in the App Store

If you use an iPhone, you can find Nenne on its App Store page. Selecting the App Store button on this site’s download page takes you to the same place. If you are concerned about choosing an app with a similar name in search results, using this link is the simplest option.

After installing it, first choose how long you would like to rest. Nenne is a timer for a short nap, so instead of continually calculating, “What time do I need to wake up?” you can choose the length of break you want now. If you want to hear the alarm through headphones, connect them and check headphone mode.

You can preview alarm sounds before choosing one. To avoid being startled by an unfamiliar sound when you are not fully awake, try checking the volume with the headphones you will actually use. Taking a moment to verify the connection before starting is especially helpful in a quiet place.

Android

On Android, find Nenne on Google Play

If you use an Android phone, you can get Nenne from its Google Play page. The Google Play button on the download page leads there too. This is the first thing we want people who assumed it was an iPhone-only app to know.

The setup after installation is straightforward too. Choose how long you want to rest, select the alarm method, and preview the sound you plan to use. For headphone mode, check that wired or Bluetooth headphones are actually connected to your phone. They may be paired with another device or low on battery even when you think they are connected, so it is reassuring to check once before starting.

If headphones are not practical where you are, you can choose speaker mode too. Conversely, when sound coming out into a quiet space would be a problem, checking headphone mode and the connection is important. Whichever store you used, choosing an alarm method that fits where you will rest is the first step in using Nenne well.

Your first time using it

Checking your first alarm matters more than installation

Rather than starting a long nap at a library or dorm as soon as you download the app, try it first with a short duration. Check whether you hear the alarm while wearing headphones, whether your phone speaker stays quiet, and whether the volume is not too loud. You will be able to use it much more comfortably afterward.

When using Bluetooth headphones, it is especially good to check both their connection and battery. They may be connected before you fall asleep but come loose or change connection while you rest. In headphone mode, Nenne is designed to stop the alarm when headphones disconnect and continue ringing when they reconnect. A short check with the combination you will actually use makes the behavior easier to understand.

If you plan to use Nenne on the subway, keep one more thing in mind. Nenne is a timer that tells you when your chosen duration has passed. It does not automatically check the train’s current location or the station where you need to get off, so it works best as a supplemental reminder while you keep an eye on travel time. If you must arrive on time, prepare another way to check as well.

The essential idea is the same on iPhone and Android. When you want to rest briefly without waking the people around you, first prepare an alarm that you can hear. Connect your headphones, check the time and sound, then close your eyes for as long as you need. You can find Nenne on both platforms.