To use the feature, follow the below directions: (Fall asleep to Bridgerton without worrying about where you left off!)Īlthough the test is limited to select users globally with Android devices right now, Netflix will explore bringing it to other devices, including TV sets and desktops, depending on how widely the product is adapted and if subscribers seem to like it, according to the company.
This should, in theory, help conserve battery life on Android devices while also ensuring that episodes don’t continue to auto-play. After the selected time limit comes to an end, the Netflix app will stop. The new feature lets people choose between four timer settings: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or end of whatever people are watching. Netflix is launching a global test today on Android devices that will allow subscribers to set a timer for their viewing period.
