YouTube Launches Sleep Timer: Now You Can Fall Asleep Without Worrying

Have you ever fallen asleep while watching YouTube, only to wake up hours later with videos still autoplaying? Well, YouTube’s got you covered. They’ve just launched a new feature called the Sleep Timer, and it’s a game-changer for anyone who likes to drift off to their favorite videos.

Finally, a Solution for Late-Night Binge-Watchers

We've all been there—watching one last video before bed, and suddenly it's three hours later. YouTube's Sleep Timer lets you set a specific duration for your videos, ranging from 10 minutes to an hour. Once the time is up, YouTube will stop playing, so you won’t wake up to some random 3 AM playlist.

No More YouTube Premium Required

Previously, only Premium users had access to this feature, but now it's rolling out to everyone. Free users rejoice! It’s being released gradually, so if you don’t see it just yet, hang tight—it’s on the way.

How Does It Work?

It's super simple. After you start a video, you'll find a timer icon in the video controls. Just tap it, set your preferred time limit, and enjoy. No more worrying about videos autoplaying all night!

iOS Users, There’s More for You!

In addition to the Sleep Timer, YouTube is bringing other features to iOS. These include improvements to the Miniplayer, making it moveable and resizable, and future features like collaborative playlists and custom thumbnails. It's clear that YouTube is stepping up its game.