While the feature may seem simple, its absence has been a notable omission for many users.
YouTube is testing a new sleep feature for its Premium subscribers. This new feature aims to enhance user experience and address a common pain point which is falling asleep to videos. This experimental feature allows users to automatically pause video playback after a predetermined time, making it ideal for those who enjoy falling asleep to podcasts, audiobooks, or calming music.
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While the feature may seem simple, its absence has been a notable omission for many users. Platforms like Spotify have offered sleep timers for some time, and even TikTok has experimented with similar functionality. YouTube is late to the party but it is finally bringing this feature to its paid subscribers.
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To access the sleep timer, Premium subscribers can sign up, open YouTube on mobile device or on desktop and go to the settings menu while playing a video. Once enabled, users can select from a range of timer durations, from 10 to 60 minutes, or opt to pause playback at the end of the video.
The introduction of the sleep timer is the latest in a series of experimental features YouTube has rolled out for Premium subscribers. Previous tests include an AI-powered assistant capable of answering video-related questions and a lock screen feature to prevent accidental taps.
YouTube Premium is a paid subscription to YouTube videos with a set of exclusive benefits. These include ad-free video, background play, offline videos, access to personalised user statics and new offers.
