Netflix To Roll Out Sleep Timer For Android Devices

Netflix is testing a timer feature on Android that will let you pause a show after a certain time has elapsed. The streaming giant is testing the possibility of adding a sleep timer on Android devices. It will help the users sleep on time without missing out on their favourite shows.

As reported by the Verge —Netflix confirming the news revealed that the timer function allows you to choose to stop playback after 15, 30, or 45 minutes. The feature can be accessed from a timer button on the upper right of video playback. The test is currently limited to a few users globally on Android. Later Netflix is likely to expand the feature to other devices including TV, laptops, and other devices.

The report further adds, Netflix is testing the timer feature globally. But sadly it will not be available to iOS users any time soon. The reason is that the feature is being tested for Android devices.

Here is how you can set the timer:

1. Choose to play a web series or a movie from the Netflix catalogue

2. In the upper right corner, you would find a clock icon. It is also marked Timer on the app.

3. Tap on the watch icon

4. Choose from the given time slots 15, 30, 45 minutes, or Finish Show.

5. After the chosen time slot, the app will stop playing the video.

This is not the only feature Netflix is testing. They are also working on a feature that will help users save on their browsing time. The feature is called the Streaming Roulette. It will pick a title for users based on their preferences.

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