Set iPhone sleep timer using Apple Music Using Clock app Using Shortcuts app Set Apple Music Sleep Timer on Mac Set Apple Music Sleep Timer on HomePod, Android, and Windows PC

2 Methods to set iPhone sleep timer using Apple Music

Method 1: Using the Clock app

To cancel the Apple Music sleep timer: Open the Clock app and tap Timer. Finally, tap Cancel or Pause.

Method 2: Using the Shortcuts app

If you have a consistent routine, you can create an automation that automatically stops the music at the set time. Here’s how. It may appear long, but in practice, it is effortless. Try it once. The music will automatically stop at the set time (see the image below). If you no longer need this, open the Shortcuts app and tap Automation. Swipe right to left on the Play/Pause automation and tap Delete.

Set sleep timer in Apple Music on Mac

The steps below will automatically put your Mac in Sleep mode (or Shut Down), which will stop Apple Music as well.

Set sleep timer in Apple Music on other devices

HomePod: While the music is playing, say something like ‘Hey Siri, stop music in 30 minutes.‘ That’s it. The sleep timer will be enabled, and the music will stop playing after the said time. Android: Use a third-party app like this. You may also search for alternatives by typing ‘sleep timer‘ in the Play Store. Windows: Like Mac, you can command your Windows PC to sleep automatically, which will stop Apple Music as well. To do this, press the Windows key + R. Now, type cmd, and press the enter key. Type shutdown -s -t 2700.Here 2700 signifies seconds. In my case, it is 45 minutes, so 2700 seconds. You can change this number to anything you like. Suppose you would like your PC to sleep after 30 minutes, change the number to 1800, and so on.

This is how you can set a sleep timer for Apple Music on different devices. I use my iPhone for music and often use the clock app method. Have questions? Please use the comments section to reach me. Other helpful posts:

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title: “How To Set A Sleep Timer In Apple Music On Iphone Mac And Homepod” ShowToc: true date: “2023-06-06” author: “Timothy Fowler”

Set iPhone sleep timer using Apple Music Using Clock app Using Shortcuts app Set Apple Music Sleep Timer on Mac Set Apple Music Sleep Timer on HomePod, Android, and Windows PC

2 Methods to set iPhone sleep timer using Apple Music

Method 1: Using the Clock app

To cancel the Apple Music sleep timer: Open the Clock app and tap Timer. Finally, tap Cancel or Pause.

Method 2: Using the Shortcuts app

If you have a consistent routine, you can create an automation that automatically stops the music at the set time. Here’s how. It may appear long, but in practice, it is effortless. Try it once. The music will automatically stop at the set time (see the image below). If you no longer need this, open the Shortcuts app and tap Automation. Swipe right to left on the Play/Pause automation and tap Delete.

Set sleep timer in Apple Music on Mac

The steps below will automatically put your Mac in Sleep mode (or Shut Down), which will stop Apple Music as well.

Set sleep timer in Apple Music on other devices

HomePod: While the music is playing, say something like ‘Hey Siri, stop music in 30 minutes.‘ That’s it. The sleep timer will be enabled, and the music will stop playing after the said time. Android: Use a third-party app like this. You may also search for alternatives by typing ‘sleep timer‘ in the Play Store. Windows: Like Mac, you can command your Windows PC to sleep automatically, which will stop Apple Music as well. To do this, press the Windows key + R. Now, type cmd, and press the enter key. Type shutdown -s -t 2700.Here 2700 signifies seconds. In my case, it is 45 minutes, so 2700 seconds. You can change this number to anything you like. Suppose you would like your PC to sleep after 30 minutes, change the number to 1800, and so on.

This is how you can set a sleep timer for Apple Music on different devices. I use my iPhone for music and often use the clock app method. Have questions? Please use the comments section to reach me. Other helpful posts:

How to Switch Between Apple Music Individual and Family Plans How to Play Apple Music on Fire TV Devices Apple Music Lossless streaming: How to play HiFi Audio on iPhone How to turn off Sleep Mode on your iPhone

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