How to Set a Spotify Sleep Timer on All Devices

Part 2. How to Set Spotify Sleep Timer on Android/iPhone

The Sleep Timer on Spotify is accessible directly through the "Now Playing" screen. Our tests show that this method works even when your phone is in "Low Power Mode." No matter you are using an iPhone or Android phone, you can follow the steps below to set the sleep timer on Spotify.

For Music:

Step 1. Select the Spotify sleeping playlist to play, and tap the "Now Playing" bar at the bottom to open the full-screen player.

Step 2. Here, you can click on the three-dot icon on the top right corner. Scroll down and look for the "Sleep Timer", tab on it.

Step 3. In the new pop-up window, you can choose your duration from six increments, ranging from 5 minutes to 1 hour, to end music playing before you go to sleep.

Step 4. After you have set the timer, a notification will pop up, saying: "OK, your sleep timer is set.".

For Podcasts:

Setting a Spotify sleep timer for podcasts is slightly different from doing so for music. Here are the detailed steps to turn on a sleep timer for your favorite podcasts.

Step 1. Make sure your Spotify is up to date and launch it on your Android phone or iPhone. Choose any podcast you want to listen to and start playing it.

Step 2. Tap on the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen to bring up the full Now Playing screen.

Step 3. On the Podcast playback screen, tab on the "Clock/Moon" icon next to the speed control.

Step 4. Then will see the same time span options of setting the timer. Select the duration that suits you. You can choose "End of Episode" if you want to finish the current story before the app shuts down.

Part 3. How to Set a Sleep Timer on Spotify on PC and Mac

While Spotify doesn't officially support a Sleep Timer feature on their desktop apps for Windows and Mac, you can still achieve a similar effect through two effective workarounds.

Method A: Via System Power Settings

You can set the sleep timer and screen timeout settings to indirectly create a Spotify sleep timer on Windows. Here are the steps to follow:

On Windows:

Step 1. Open your PC's settings and navigate to "Power & sleep".

Step 2. Under "Screen", choose the amount of time after which your computer's screen will turn off due to inactivity.

Step 3. Under "Sleep", select the amount of time after which your computer will go into sleep mode due to inactivity.

On Mac

On a Mac, you can use the Energy Saver settings to achieve a similar effect. Here's how:

Step 1. Go to the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".

Step 2. Click on "Energy Saver" to open the settings.

Step 3. Adjust the slider under "Turn display off after" to set the amount of time after which your display will turn off.

Step 4. Check the box of "Sleep" and adjust time to set the time you want your computer to go to sleep.

Method B: The Spotify Connect Trick

If you have your phone nearby, you don't need to touch your PC. You can just use the Spotify Connect feature to set timer on Spotify:

Step 1. Play music on your Spotify Desktop App.

Step 2. Open Spotify on your Phone and select your PC as the playback device (Spotify Connect).

Step 3. Follow the Part 1 steps on your phone to set a Sleep Timer.

Step 4. When the timer hits zero on your phone, it will automatically stop the music on your PC.

Part 4. Pro Tip: Download & Convert Spotify Sleep Playlists for Total Control

For the ultimate sleep experience without relying on a Wi-Fi connection or official app restrictions, use DRmare Spotify Music Converter. This tool allows you to archive your favorite "Deep Sleep" Spotify playlists as permanent MP3 files without touching original quality.

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Why Achieving Is Better for Sleep

• Zero Ad Interruptions: Even if you have a Spotify Free account, your downloaded Spotify MP3s will be ad-free.
• Universal Timers: Play your Spotify MP3s on any device (like an old iPod or a dedicated MP3 player) that has a physical sleep switch.
• Battery Efficiency: Playing local files consumes significantly less battery than streaming over 5G or Wi-Fi.

How to Download Your Spotify Sleep Playlist

Step 1Load Spotify music tracks to DRmare

After installing the converter, use the built-in Spotify web player to find your music. Simply open any song or playlist and tap the "Add" button to import it directly into the tool. This streamlined workflow eliminates the need to switch between apps or copy-paste links.

Step 2Set output format for Spotify songs

Please click on the "DRmare Spotify Music Converter" on your Mac or "Menu" on your Windows and open the settings mode. Then you could define the output format, channel, bit rate, sample rate and other audio parameters of your Spotify tracks as you like.

Step 3Download Spotify songs and set timer longer than 1 hour

Now, you could click the "Convert" button to start to convert Spotify music tracks to MP3. After conversion, the converted files will be saved to your computer and then you can locate and check them on your computer. Now, you can play the tracks you've downloaded on other media players, which offer robust sleep timer features. This way, you can ensure a seamless and restful night's sleep with your favorite music.

Part 5. FAQs about Setting a Spotify Sleep Timer

Part 6. In Conclusion

Whether you are using the native mobile app or the Spotify Connect or system settings workarounds for desktop, setting a Spotify sleep timer is essential for digital wellness. For those who want to set a sleep timer longer than 1 hour, converting your sleep Spotify tracks via DRmare Spotify Music Converter remains the most reliable solution.