Frequently asked questions about StillAsleep.
What is the best sleep timer app for Android?
StillAsleep is a free sleep timer app for Android that detects when you actually fall asleep, then auto-stops video and turns off the screen. Unlike other sleep timer apps, you set it once and it works forever — no nightly setup needed. Works with YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, Spotify, and any other media app.
Is there a sleep timer for YouTube on Android?
Yes. YouTube has a built-in sleep timer, but it's a fixed countdown — you have to guess how long you'll stay awake and set it every time. StillAsleep is a better sleep timer for YouTube because it detects when you actually fall asleep, works across all apps (not just YouTube), turns off the screen, and only needs to be set once.
Is StillAsleep free?
Yes — StillAsleep is free, with no ads, no subscription, and no account. The free version detects sleep, turns off the screen in every mode, and tracks your recent nights. The optional one-time Pro upgrade keeps the automatic modes always-on (so frequent nightly users never tap Start) and unlocks your full sleep history. No subscription, ever.
Does StillAsleep track my sleep?
Yes. Because StillAsleep knows when you fell asleep and when you woke, it builds a night-by-night sleep history automatically — no wearable, no charging, nothing to tap. Open the app and swipe to see how you've been sleeping. It even marks the nights it turned your screen off for you. All on-device; nothing leaves your phone.
Does StillAsleep work with YouTube, Netflix, and TikTok?
Yes — StillAsleep works with YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, Twitch, Crunchyroll, Instagram, and any other video app. No setup or per-app pairing needed.
Does StillAsleep work with Spotify and podcasts?
For audio — podcasts, audiobooks, music — use Fixed Countdown mode: a classic set-time sleep timer that pauses playback at the time you choose, even after the screen locks. The sleep-detection modes are built for video, where the screen stays on while you watch.
Do I need to set the sleep timer every night?
No. You set it once and it works forever. StillAsleep runs passively in the background — it only activates when you're watching video. Normal daytime phone use is completely untouched.
Can a sleep timer turn off the screen on Android?
Most sleep timer apps can only pause media but can't turn off the screen. StillAsleep does both — it stops the video and lets the screen turn off and lock, saving your battery overnight.
Does StillAsleep drain phone battery?
No — StillAsleep uses less than 0.2% battery per day. Far less than one night of unwatched video draining your phone.
What permissions does StillAsleep need?
Only light, non-invasive ones: "Display over other apps" for the countdown banner, plus an optional one-tap allowance to keep running reliably in the background. No Device Admin, no Accessibility Service, no Notification Access — nothing that can control your phone or read your screen.
How does StillAsleep detect when I fall asleep?
StillAsleep uses on-device signals to tell real sleep apart from normal use. No audio recording, no camera, no machine learning, no cloud calls. All processing is 100% on-device — nothing about your usage leaves the device.
Will StillAsleep stop my video while I'm still watching?
No. StillAsleep only triggers when you've actually fallen asleep. If you're still awake, a 30-second warning banner appears — tap it or shake your phone and the timer resets. No interruption to your show.
Can I use a sleep timer with Netflix on Android?
Yes. StillAsleep works as a sleep timer for Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, and any other streaming app on Android. It detects when you fall asleep, stops the video, and turns off the screen.
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