topic Re: Sleep timer in iOS (iPhone, iPad)

sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

becca181181 — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:48:29 GMT

Hello, I noticed that my beloved sleep timer for podcasts in gone. Latest iOs, latest spotify app. How can I get it back? Or was it removed on purpose?
For music it is still there in the three dot menu. Bit for podcasts I used to have a little timer icon.
Best, Rebecca

Re: Sleep timer

bodey — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:36:32 GMT

Has the sleep timer been removed for podcasts now?

Re: Sleep timer

Clairee32 — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:25:07 GMT

The sleep timer disappeared from podcasts on mine as well. I fall asleep to white noise, and I use it as a reverse alarm. I wake up when it turns off. Now, it goes to the next episode which always starts with an ad. It’s annoying. I can access it if it’s a song, but it is nowhere to be found as an option for podcasts. Hope to get answers/solutions.

Re: Sleep Timer Missing after recent update

Jkay_ — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:48:50 GMT

Yeah this update is messed up, clearly a useful feature. Quite a few comments say it’s because it’s going through Spotify connect (which my understanding is being played through a speaker of some kind - what I read in some comments) but I am just playing it through my phone and I don’t have it. Will this be getting fixed?

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Letigra — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:57:04 GMT

It’s gone for me too! I need it!!

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

blueeLukas — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:17:10 GMT

They replaced it with a Skip Button 😭 They have to bring the sleeptimer back!!

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Rose181188 — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:19:06 GMT

Same here, I’ve been using it every night for years and have become reliant on it so I’m keen to get it back.

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

AlejaR — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:48:53 GMT

Hey folks,

Thanks for your replies and for all the info shared.

To continue investigating this further, we'll need you to send us:

Make/model and OS of the affected devices.
Exact Spotify version you're running there.
Does this happen no matter what podcast you open?
Some screenshots of what you see from your side.
Did you notice if this started to happen after a specific event such as an OS update? If yes, please send us the details.

We'll pass this important info to the right team, so they can have a better look at this behavior.

Keep us in the loop!

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Cliffy35 — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:36:22 GMT

Hi Aleja,

Here’s the info you’re asking for:

iPhone 11 with iOS 17.4.1

spotify version 8.9.30.414

happens regardless of the podcast. The timer icon has disappeared when I bring up the podcast and doesn’t appear in the menu when I press the three dots. (Photos attached).

I think it happened with the last iOS update - only in the last day or two has it been an issue for me.

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

mcederg — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:23:03 GMT

Hello, I’m having the issue too. Here are some details.

Spotify version 8.9.32.586
Device iPhone 14 Pro iOS 17.4.1

This issue started in the past 3 days or so. I believe there was an update, but since things happen in the background I’m not sure.

The sleep timer isn’t in the main screen and it’s not in the menu on any podcast I try. I do see it on songs.

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Letigra — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:54:00 GMT

Iphone 12 mini, iOS 17.4.1

Spotify version 8.9.30.414

Happens no matter what podcast I have tried. It worked on the evening of april 18th but not the 19th (I’m on timezone GMT+2h). Must have been an update as the typeface of the app and the organization of playlists etc also changed. It looks like this now.

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

bodey — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:11:10 GMT

Spotify version 8.9.32.586
Device iPhone 14 Pro iOS 17.4.1

This issue started in the past 3 days or so. I believe there was an update.

The sleep timer isn’t in the main screen and it’s not in the menu on any podcast I try. I do see it on songs.

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Lucius4 — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:02:14 GMT

Same situation:

Spotify version 8.9.32.586
Device iPhone 14 Pro iOS 17.4.1

hope we can get a solution, vital feature!

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

aliciamadgwick — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:59:47 GMT

Same issue for me, and I need it back.
spotify version: 8.9.32.586

device: iPhone 13 Pro iOS 17.4.1

it doesn’t matter what podcast I’m playing it doesn’t show up.
it started last night after the latest Spotify update.

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

MrSchmoopy — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:21:54 GMT

Try log out and back in again

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Letigra — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:55:36 GMT

I was hesitant of logging out as I have had significant problems logging in again in the past, but I tried and it worked! The timer is now back! Do try logging out and then in again folks!

EDIT: the timer reappeared after signing out and in but disappeared again shortly after. 😒

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Rachel12345 — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:49:26 GMT

Also having the same issue! Will switch to apple or audible until this fixed. Please fix!

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

lissaj31 — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:03:11 GMT

iPhone 11. iOS 17.4.1

problem started April 19th suddenly, near midnight. I set the timer, got up to do something, came back to reset and the timer vanished. Works for songs but not Podcasts.

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

lissaj31 — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:09:19 GMT

Logged out twice and second time it returned.

Re: sleep timer on iOs for podcasts gone

Letigra — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:56:29 GMT

Did it stay for you? Mine disappeared again.