Spotify has taken user suggestions and added a sleep timer option. Currently, the new option is only available on Google Play for Android users. The feature was leaked before its official release. The Sleep Timer works by setting a time for music to stop after the user has fallen asleep.
Android users can access the feature by ensuring they have the latest update to the Spotify app. Then access the 'Now Playing' section. From there, users can go to the 'Overflow' menu, then to the 'Sleep Timer' option. Once in the 'Sleep Timer' screen users can select anywhere from five minutes to one hour for the timer. There is also an option to stop the playback after the current song ends. As of now, there is no information for a sleep timer option for the iPhone.
Music App Sleep Functions
Spotify Adds a Sleep Timer Option for Android Users
Trend Themes
1. Sleep Timer Option - The addition of a sleep timer option in music apps allows users to set a specific time for music to stop, catering to those who like to fall asleep while listening to music.
2. User-driven Feature Requests - Music app providers are incorporating user suggestions and feedback, such as the sleep timer option, to enhance the user experience and meet customer needs.
3. Cross-platform Disparity - The lack of a sleep timer option for the iPhone creates an opportunity for music app developers to introduce the feature and attract iPhone users.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming - The addition of sleep timer options in music apps presents an opportunity for music streaming platforms to differentiate themselves and attract new users interested in sleep-friendly features.
2. Mobile App Development - The integration of user-requested features like sleep timers highlights the importance for mobile app developers to listen to their users and continuously improve their apps based on feedback.
3. Consumer Electronics - The introduction of sleep timer options in music apps can create opportunities for consumer electronics manufacturers to develop headphones or earbuds with built-in sleep timer functionalities.