A new feature was spotted on YouTube Music that takes into account a long-time request from users to add a "Sleep Timer" feature on their player. The rollout is not yet available for everyone, and it is arriving randomly for users with some already sharing the feature available on their YouTube Music apps to help with their listening experience.

Google is continuously improving its YouTube streaming experiences, including the famed YouTube Music, one that rivals top music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and more.

YouTube Music Features New Sleep Timer for App

YouTube Music has added a sleep timer feature to its player as evidenced by a Redditor's screenshot on the app, finally listening to the requests of its users. This new feature allows users to set a timer on their music, which will automatically stop playing after a set amount of time, making it easier to fall asleep while listening to their favorite tracks.

The sleep timer feature has been one of the most requested features by YouTube Music users. It is a simple addition, but one that will make a big difference to many users who enjoy listening to music before going to sleep.

This new feature is available to limited random and selected users only, with the feature expected to arrive in a massive rollout soon.

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They finally listened about the Sleep timer!!!

 by u/Shanye93 in YoutubeMusic    

YouTube Music Menu Expands on Features

This new YouTube Music feature expands more on what users request from the company and is added to the player's menu for the other functions of the app. The screenshot shows the sleep timer feature alongside the View Song Credits feature in the player's menu.

According to 9to5 Google, the features of YouTube Music is expanding more to regular users, as significant tech may only be found in its podcast focus. Still, the menu is aching for a revamp for its ever-growing features added to it, with Google adding more features to the overflow menu, and may seem cramped.

YouTube Music and Google

YouTube Music is competing against industry giants in the music streaming industry, as led by Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, and more. One of the most iconic changes here is the Material You redesign which takes a page from Google's other web apps and work suite that feature a lighter, more streamlined view of what it offers.

The platform has been steadily adding new features and improving its user experience in recent months, including a new "Replay Mix" feature that creates personalized playlists for users based on their listening history.

The sleep timer feature is a small addition, but one that will make a big difference to many users. This recent feature shows that YouTube Music is listening to its users and is committed to improving its service.

Sleep Timer is not only intended for bedtime, as it could also provide is features to those wanting to time their study or lounging experience, with the music stopping for a certain set timeframe or limiting their listening activity to do other tasks at hand.

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