The Spotify sleep timer lets you automatically stop music or podcast playback after a set duration, making it the perfect tool for falling asleep without draining your battery or using data all night. Here’s exactly how to set and manage this built-in feature.
Why use the Spotify sleep timer?
The main benefit of the sleep timer is falling asleep to your favorite audio without worrying about it playing all night. This saves your device’s battery life and manages your mobile data usage, since playback stops automatically without any manual intervention. It’s also helpful if you want to limit a focused listening session or create a consistent bedtime routine. For example, you might use dj on Spotify (How To Use DJ On Spotify) to wind down, then let the sleep timer handle the rest, or even set Spotify song as alarm to wake up to your favorite track.
How to set a sleep timer on Spotify (step-by-step)
- Tap the "Now Playing" bar at the bottom of the screen to open the full-screen player.
- For music, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. For podcasts, look for the moon icon (or stopwatch icon) instead.
- Select "Sleep Timer" from the menu that appears.
- Choose a duration from the available options. After setting the timer, an on-screen notification will confirm, "OK, your sleep timer is set."
Available sleep timer durations
You can pick from these specific time options: 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 minutes, or 1 hour. The same durations are available whether you’re listening to music or a podcast.
How to check the remaining time on your timer
To see how much time is left on an active sleep timer, tap the three-dot menu (for music) or the moon/stopwatch icon (for podcasts) on the "Now Playing" screen. The remaining time will be displayed there.
Turning off the sleep timer
If your plans change and you want to cancel the timer before it runs out, simply revisit the same menu where you set it. Tap the three-dot menu or moon/stopwatch icon, then select the option to turn off or cancel the sleep timer. Playback will continue until you stop it manually.
