YouTube Introduces Sleep Feature for Premium Subscribers
Published: August 12, 2024, 00:45:48
Google-owned video streaming platform YouTube is testing a new sleep feature for premium subscribers. This feature addresses a common problem for viewers – falling asleep while watching videos.
How it works:
This experimental feature allows users to automatically pause video playback after a predetermined time. This is perfect for those who enjoy listening to podcasts, audiobooks, or calming music while drifting off to sleep. If you accidentally fall asleep while watching or listening on YouTube, the video will automatically stop.
Availability:
While this feature seems straightforward, its absence has been a noticeable gap for many users. Other platforms like Spotify and TikTok already offer sleep timers, and YouTube is finally catching up by introducing it to its paying subscribers.
Setting the timer:
To access the sleep timer, premium subscribers can:
- Sign in to their YouTube account.
- Open the YouTube app on either a mobile device or desktop.
- Play a video.
- Go to the settings menu.
- Enable the sleep timer and choose a duration between 10 and 60 minutes, or opt to pause playback at the end of the video.
Additional features in development:
YouTube is also working on other new features, including:
- An AI-powered assistant to answer video-related questions.
- A lock screen feature to prevent accidental taps.
YouTube Premium:
YouTube Premium is a paid subscription that offers exclusive benefits like ad-free videos, background playback, offline videos, personalized user statistics, and access to new offers.