YouTube is testing a new feature that will allow users to pause video playback if they fall asleep while watching content. This synced timer is a new beta feature from the video streaming giant and is available for a limited time. Based on the reputation, the company can later make it widely available to all users. Notably, the company is also testing new artificial intelligence (AI) tools developed by Gemini. This tool allows content creators to create video outlines based on text messages as well as video title and thumbnail suggestions.
YouTube is testing a sleep timer feature
YouTube announced the availability of the sleep timer feature in a post on its website. “The sleep timer allows you to set a timer that automatically stops playback after a certain amount of time,” the company explains the feature.
It is also very easy to use. Users open the YouTube app on their smartphone or the web client on their phone or desktop and go to the settings menu (the gear icon in the top right corner of the video interface) while the video is playing. Users must log in to their account to access this feature.
The sleep timer feature in the settings menu offers options to stop playback after 10, 15, 20, 30, 45 and 60 minutes. There is also an option to stop autoplay after the video ends. This feature is currently only available to YouTube Premium users.
Since this is an experimental feature, users must manually enable the experimental feature to access this feature. To do this, premium users can go to the settings on the YouTube homepage and try out the new experimental functions. Please note that this feature is currently only available until September 2nd.
The sleep timer feature is a useful addition for those who want to watch videos while sleeping but don’t want to worry about video playback interrupting or battery draining at night. Notably, the starting price for a YouTube Premium subscription in India starts at Rs 100 million. 129 per month if you choose a monthly plan. Otherwise, a monthly subscription costs 100 million Tomans. 139. The annual subscription fee of the platform is 100 million riyals. 1290.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
