Now, in the new updated version of YouTube, you can schedule a custom timer to take a break from the online world. YouTube is calling this new feature – ‘Take a Break’.
What is YouTube’s new Take A Break feature?
With this feature, you can now schedule a timer in the YouTube app. When you select a particular time from 15 to 180 minute, the application will pause whatever that is streaming. Then the user will have the option to continue playing the video or exit the application. The time interval are spaced in these specified options: 15, 30, 60, 90, or 180 minutes. This feature is now readily available on the latest version of the application. However, this feature is for Android users as of now.
How to activate YouTube’s new Take A Break feature?
All you need to do is to head towards YouTube’s settings menu, which can be found by tapping on the top right corner when you open the application. Then you need to head towards the ‘General Settings’ where you can see the option of ‘Remind me to take a break’ option on the top. All you need to do is tap on the option and select a particular time interval when you want the YouTube to stop automatically.

Now, in the new updated version of YouTube, you can schedule a custom timer to take a break from the online world. YouTube is calling this new feature – ‘Take a Break’.
What is YouTube’s new Take A Break feature?
With this feature, you can now schedule a timer in the YouTube app. When you select a particular time from 15 to 180 minute, the application will pause whatever that is streaming. Then the user will have the option to continue playing the video or exit the application. The time interval are spaced in these specified options: 15, 30, 60, 90, or 180 minutes. This feature is now readily available on the latest version of the application. However, this feature is for Android users as of now.
How to activate YouTube’s new Take A Break feature?
All you need to do is to head towards YouTube’s settings menu, which can be found by tapping on the top right corner when you open the application. Then you need to head towards the ‘General Settings’ where you can see the option of ‘Remind me to take a break’ option on the top. All you need to do is tap on the option and select a particular time interval when you want the YouTube to stop automatically.