YouTube is now testing out a welcome feature, a sleep timer, but it only works on mobile and desktop, and only for Premium subscribers.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18477295

YouTube is now testing out a welcome feature, a sleep timer, but it only works on mobile and desktop, and only for Premium subscribers.

  • hark@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    5 months ago

    Wouldn’t they want to roll this out to all users as soon as possible to save on bandwidth? They have an “are you still watching?” prompt to save on bandwidth as well, right?

    • Maven (famous)@lemmy.zipEnglish
      8·
      5 months ago

      But they get ad revenue from ads playing even if you aren’t actively watching. Premium subs don’t have any ads so they can save bandwidth AND not have to worry about losing ad money.

      • piccolo@ani.socialEnglish
        2·
        5 months ago

        I thought they get more when people click “skip ad” as its proof the ad was viewed.