Learn how to set a sleep timer for your audiobook in the Apple Books app so the playback stops automatically after the set time without you having to worry about waking up in the middle of night to pause it manually.
It’s one thing to fall asleep listening to music or relaxing sounds. But nodding off while listening to an audiobook is as bad as falling asleep during a movie. What did you miss? Are you going to have to start over? Do you remember where you left off before catching those Z’s?
To make sure you don’t miss a thing with your audiobook, you can set a sleep timer in the Books app. You have flexible options, and this way, you’ll know right where you left off. Plus, the book won’t keep on playing while you’re sawing logs.
Set an audiobook sleep timer in the Books app
The steps are easy for both iOS and macOS.
On iPhone and iPad
1) Open the Books app and tap to open your audiobook in full screen.
2) Tap the moon icon at the bottom.
3) Select a time in the pop-up menu. You can also set a Custom time if you prefer.
On Mac
1) With your audiobook open in the Books app, click the More button (three-dot icon) next to your audiobook on the bottom left of the sidebar. Note that you’ll need to move your cursor to that area to make the More button appear.
2) Put your cursor over Sleep Timer.
3) Select a time from the pop-out menu.
OR
1) Click Controls from the top menu bar.
2) Move your cursor over Sleep Timer.
3) Select a time from the pop-out menu.
If you want to turn off a Sleep Timer that you’ve set, just follow one of the sets of instructions above and instead of picking a time, choose Off.
Being able to set a sleep timer for an audiobook is handy for other situations besides night-night time. If you have to leave for an appointment or meeting, you can use the timer to stop your book when it’s time to go!
Are you going to give the sleep timer in Books a try?
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