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.

  • Maven (famous)@lemmy.zipEnglish
    8·
    1 month 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·
      1 month ago

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