Set a bedtime reminder

On mobile devices, the bedtime reminder lets you set specific times when you want to get a reminder to stop watching videos and go to bed. You can have the reminder interrupt your video or wait until the video ends.

You can set a sleep timer if you want the video you’re watching to automatically pause after a certain time.

Note: For users aged 13-17 on YouTube, the bedtime reminder is set to On by default. For users 18 or over, the default setting is Off. All users can change this setting at any time.

Set a bedtime reminder:

  1. Tap your profile picture .
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap General.
  4. Next to Remind me when it’s bedtime, tap the switch to On or Off .
    • If switching to On, select a start and end time for the reminder and tap OK.
Tip: You can also set bedtime reminders by tapping your profile picture and then Time Watched.

If you want to finish your video before seeing the bedtime reminder, select Wait until I finish video to show reminder when setting up.

When your bedtime reminder goes off, you can dismiss it by tapping in the top-right corner, or you can tap Remind Me Again to get another reminder in 15 minutes.

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