Netflix has started testing a new feature on Android devices. It adds a sleep timer button that users can set for TV shows and movies on Netflix.
The new Netflix feature is being tested worldwide for Android users, The Verge reported. Based on feedback from users, Netflix will extend this feature to other devices including Netflix on TV, desktop and iOS. It is currently limited to adult images and not children’s images.
There are four timer options to choose from – 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes or at the end of the TV show or movie. Netflix will turn off once it reaches the selected time. The new Netflix timer button is located in the top right corner of the screen. It is disabled by default, and users can choose from all four options. Netflix also mentions the time when the TV show or movie ends for each option.
The timer device can be very helpful for situations where we tend to fall asleep while watching TV shows or movies. No word on when this feature could reach other users on Netflix. The streaming service regularly tests features that sometimes see an official message or not. What has been confirmed though is that ‘shuffle play’ is coming to Netflix this year.
Announced at the company’s latest Q4 earnings conference, Netflix will generally be testing Shuffle Play this year. As the name suggests, this feature shakes all Netflix feeds for users based on their preferences. Netflix has been testing this feature since last year, and it will be available to more users soon.