HOW TO: Set up Sleep Timer on YouTube
Schedule your screen to wind down alongside you, for a seamless sleep.
If you're like me, you've probably found yourself lying in bed, trying to drift off to sleep, with some soothing music or a calming podcast playing on YouTube. But then, just as you're on the brink of dreamland, the next track starts and suddenly, you're wide awake again.
Even if the next track doesn't wake you, you could wake up hours later only to find your phone's battery drained due to YouTube playing non-stop. Fear not, though, because YouTube has a solution for this common dilemma: the sleep timer feature.
This feature, previously available to YouTube Premium users only, is now available to everyone. As the name suggests, the sleep timer feature allows you to set a timer so that your video or playlist will automatically pause after a certain amount of time so you won't have to wake up to the sound of auto-playing videos or dead batteries in the morning.
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Whether you're using the YouTube app on your phone or the web version on your computer, I'll show you how to set this up.
Steps to Enable Sleep Timer on YouTube
For YouTube App
Step 1: Find and play the video or music, then tap the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen
Step 2: Select "Sleep timer" from the menu
Step 3: You'll see a list of preset times ranging from 10 minutes to one hour. Tap on the time that works best for you
For Browser on PC
Step 1: Just like on mobile, start playing the video or music, then select the gear icon at the bottom of the YouTube window
Step 2: Select "Sleep timer" displayed options
Step 3: Finally, choose a preferred time from the available options
Conclusion
Setting a YouTube sleep timer is a game-changer for anyone who uses YouTube to help them fall asleep. It's a simple feature that can make a big difference in ensuring you get a good night's rest without being disturbed by autoplaying content.
Give it a try today, and see how it transforms your bedtime routine.
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