YouTube has finally introduced a long-awaited Sleep Timer feature, but there’s a catch—it’s only available to YouTube Premium users. If you often fall asleep while watching videos on YouTube, this feature allows you to set a timer so the video will automatically stop playing after a certain period. This way, you won’t have to worry about videos running all night.

The Sleep Timer is currently part of an experimental feature that will only be available until September 2, 2024. After this trial period, YouTube will decide whether to release the feature permanently or discontinue it. Nevertheless, the introduction of this feature is certainly good news for those who like to watch videos as they drift off to sleep.

This feature is especially handy for anyone who regularly watches videos before bed. With auto-play turned on, YouTube typically queues up the next video automatically. However, with the Sleep Timer, you can decide how long the video will play before it stops on its own, saving data and battery life in the process.

If you’re eager to try this out and already have a YouTube Premium subscription, you can activate it through the link provided by YouTube to access experimental features. This will allow you to test out new features before they are made available to the general public, including the Sleep Timer.

Interestingly, the Sleep Timer feature is available on both the YouTube website and the mobile app. To access it, simply go to the “Settings” menu while watching a video. It’s a straightforward and practical feature, especially if you often doze off while watching.

Are you one of the users who would find the Sleep Timer feature incredibly useful? If so, let’s hope that this feature gets officially released and becomes available to all YouTube users in the future.