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[Desktop][Other] Sleep timer for desktop

Submitted by on ‎2020-01-23 05:25 AM
Status: Implemented

I noticed recently I can’t use the sleep timer feature on the desktop version of Spotify.

This is pretty inconvenient seeing as 99% of the time I’m not using my phone for Spotify if i'm planning to listen to music while going to sleep. Obviously i don’t know the ins and outs of adding such a feature but surely something so small can’t be hard to implement?

I’m assuming the feature is in the process of being added as I see no point in giving it to mobile users with no intentions of adding it to the desktop version which seems far more practical in my mind. 

Updated on 2025-08-29

Hey folks,

 

Thanks for coming to the Spotify Idea Exchange and voting to make this happen.

 

We're happy to announce that the Sleep Timer function is now available in the Spotify desktop app. You can find it in the 3-dot menu of any track in any playlist/album/artist page or in the playback controls panel (podcasts and audiobooks only) as shown on the screenshots below:

 

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The feature is still in its rollout phase so if you don't see it currently, rest assured it's coming your way, just make sure to keep your app up to date.

 

Once again, thanks for helping us make Spotify better, by participating here on the Community!

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msPandey
Newbie
2023-10-09 05:23 AM

Hi team Spotify, I have been a great fan of the sleep timer in the Android, as it helps me to stream music in control and stay more productive.

 

But as a student I spend most of my time on my desktop, attending classes and doing assignment and really miss that feature.

 

That's why I request you to add the feature of 'SLEEP TIMER' to the windows as well.

 

Thank you.

MihailY
Moderator
Moderator
2023-10-10 12:36 PM
Status changed to: New Suggestion

Updated on 2023-10-10

Hello @msPandey,

 

Thanks for submitting your idea to the Idea Exchange!

 

We've gone ahead and marked this as a new suggestion. Spotify Staff will look into this idea once it reaches the necessary number of votes.

 

More info on how your feedback reaches Spotify via the Idea Exchange can be found here.

 

Cheers!

Tifi
Newbie
2023-10-17 06:09 PM

I don't understand why spotify has not done this, people have requested this feataure for desktop app for several years now. 

parmesean
Visitor
2023-10-29 05:25 PM

haha good job spotify, can’t wait to be back when this thread reaches 4 years

ElizabethGeth
Newbie
2023-10-29 05:39 PM

Haha is right. 4 years, Parmesan? More like 14. 

wingee
Music Fan
2023-12-18 11:39 AM
 
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chimichanga11
Newbie
2024-01-14 06:52 PM

yes, It is really inconvenient that the desktop app does not have sleep timer. In 2024 Spotify should implement it asap!

 

DJMcGoven
Casual Listener
2024-02-09 04:43 AM

Where is the sleep timer?!  So this is just going to stay a "Live Idea" until when?  Until y'all go out of business?  And Spotify wonders why the community hates this app because they don't care about anything actually useful.

Crankeedoodledoo
Newbie
2024-02-10 10:43 PM

It's 2024 now - why, oh why has this still not been implemented? 

chimichanga11
Newbie
2024-02-11 05:34 AM

What's the big deal, it's a simple tool. just add the sleep timer in today's time.

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