How to Set Tidal Sleep Timer on iPhone/Android/PC and Other Devices

Part 1. Is There a Sleep Timer on Tidal?

Yes, in Reddit, there are some users reported that they saw the sleep timer option in the Now Playing/player menu on their latest Tidal iOS app. Users can just open the menu in the Now playing screen and tap the sleep timer to enable it. However, most users still have not gotten this feature on their iOS and Android devices. Fortunately, except for the native sleep timer feature on the Tidal app, you can give other ways a shot. Please read on.

Part 2. How to Set Tidal Sleep Timer on iPhone/iPad

For iPhone or iPad users, there are two methods that you can use to set a sleep timer for Tidal music.

Way 1. Use Tidal's Built-in Sleep Timer (For Available iOS Devices)

If there is a Sleep Timer feature in your current Tidal iOS app, you can set it directly from the playback interface.

Step 1. Update the Tidal app to the latest version on your iPhone or iPad, then open it.

Step 2. Find and play a song, album, or playlist you want.

Step 3. Go to the Now Playing screen, open the player options or menu, then choose Sleep Timer.

Step 4. Now, you can choose your preferred duration for listening to Tidal music while sleeping.

Way 2. Use iPhone/iPad Built-in Clock App

If you can't find the Sleep Timer option in the Tidal app on your iOS device, you can use the built-in Clock app on iPhone or iPad. This app includes a sleep timer feature for all apps. Without needing to install extra apps, the Tidal music will pause after the time you set on the Clock app ends.

Step 1. On the Clock app, select the bottom-right 'Timer' option.

Step 2. Swipe down or up on the time wheels to choose the period you want to play Tidal music.

Step 3. Then touch 'When Time Ends' > 'Stop Playing' and hit the 'Set' button to apply the option.

Step 4. When you go to sleep, play Tidal songs and click on the green 'Start' tab on Block to enjoy Tidal music without worrying about Tidal stopping when the screen is off or Tidal remaining all night.

Part 3. How to Set Tidal Sleep Timer on Android

If you are using an Android phone, there is no built-in Tidal sleep timer feature. So, you need to install a professional Sleep Timer app from the Google Play Store on your Android device and then create a sleep timer according to your needs. Or, you can use USB Audio Player Pro to set a sleep timer. Now, look at the steps below.

Way 1. Use Android Sleep Timer App

Step 1. Download 'Sleep Timer (Turn music off)' on your Android from Google Play Store.

Step 2. Launch the app and tap on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the home screen.

Step 3. On the Setting menu, click 'Player to launch on start' and select 'Tidal' from the app list.

Step 4. Go back to the Settings menu and then choose 'On sleep' > 'Perform action' to personalize details of the sleep timer for Tidal music.

Way 2. Use USB Audio Player Pro (UAPP)

Tidal has integrated with USB Audio Player Pro for users to play Tidal music directly. Also, there is a built-in sleep timer directly inside the UAPP app. So, you can set sleep timer for Tidal music within the UAPP app on your Android device.

Step 1. Open the USB Audio Player Pro app on your Android device. Then connect your external DAC to your Android device and the UAPP will detect the DAC later.

Step 2. Next, tap the menu icon at the top-left corner on the screen.

Step 3. Now, choose the Tidal section from the list and then log in to your Tidal account.

Step 4. In the Tidal music library, find and play any music you want. Then tap the menu icon again and select Sleep Timer.

Step 5. Choose the playback time duration such as 15 minutes, 30 minutes, etc. as you want.

Step 6. At last, confirm your setting to start the countdown timer for listening to Tidal music.

Part 4. How to Set a Tidal Sleep Timer on Windows and Mac

If you listen to Tidal on computer, there is no a dedicated app to set a sleep timer for Tidal. You can only use the device sleep mode to do that.

1. Set a Tidal Sleep Timer on Windows

For Windows users, the sleep mode on Windows settings will contribute to controlling the time for playing Tidal songs after you fall asleep.

Step 1. Press the Windows shortcut key and select the gear icon to enter the Settings interface of the PC. Then, select the "System" option.

Step 2. From the left-hand sidebar, choose 'Power & Sleep'.

Step 3. On the new window, you can configure the period for using your PC before it goes to sleep. The Tidal app will also get into sleep mode when the time is end.

2. Set a Sleep Timer on Tidal on Mac

Likewise, it is possible to make Tidal playing music within a limited time a reality by modifying the options from system preferences on Mac.

Step 1. Click on the top-left Apple icon to draw down the menu.

Step 2. Choose 'System Settings' or 'System Preferences' from the menu.

Step 3. Select 'Energy Saver' > 'Power Adapter'. Or, choose 'Lock Screen'.

Step 4. On the new window, you can customize the time length for playing Tidal music by sliding on the bar alongside 'Turn display off after'.

Part 5. How to Set Tidal Sleep Timer on Smart Speakers

If you prefer to stream Tidal tracks on your purchased speakers or streamers such as Sonos, you can use the built-in sleep timer of the speaker. Here in this part, we will focus on Sonos and show you how to set a Tidal sleep timer with it.

1. Enable Sonos Sleep Timer for Tidal on Mobile

Step 1. In the Sonos app, start playing Tidal music you like.

Step 2. Go to the Now Playing screen, choose the options icon and click Sleep Timer.

Step 3. Now, you can set the desired duration for playback.

2. Enable Sonos Sleep Timer for Tidal on Computer

Step 1. Open the Sonos app on your Windows or Mac computer.

Step 2. Find the Sleep Timer option at the bottom of the music source section.

Step 3. Next, choose the time period and start playing Tidal songs.

Part 6. How to Listen to Tidal Music Offline with a Custom Sleep Timer

The above methods all require an internet connection. Streaming Tidal music for extended periods while you sleep consumes a large amount of data and causes your phone to heat up. What you need is to download Tidal tracks for offline playing by using a third-party downloader. Downloading Tidal songs in advance for offline listening helps keep your device cool and saves battery power, ensuring your sleep remains undisturbed.

Here, we highly recommend AudFree Tidal Music Converter, a multipurpose software designed for all Tidal users. Whether you have subscribed to Tidal Plan or not, it enables you to download Tidal songs, playlists, albums, podcasts, etc. as permanent local files. Beyond that, with expert conversion technology, this powerful gadget is capable of converting and exporting Tidal music into a variety of plain formats including MP3, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and M4B. Amid such situations, you are allowed to listen to Tidal music on any device or player at any time.

On top of that, the original sound quality and ID3 tags have been preserved after conversion, offering a great sleep experience in the original playing order.

How to Get Tidal Songs Offline for Immersive Sleeping Vibe

You can use the free version of AudFree Tidal Music Converter for new users but with restrictions. That is, you can only get 30s audio for each Tidal song. But you can upgrade to its full version to unblock the complete functions. Then you can view the how-to guide.

Step 1. Add Audio from Tidal to AudFree Tidal Music Converter

There are two methods to add audio files. One is to tap the Tidal tracks and click on the '+' tab. Another is to drag the tracks and drop them to the '+' tab of AudFree Tidal Music Converter. After that, click the 'Add to list' button to import files.

Step 2. Define Tidal Music Output Settings for Great Sleep Environment

Head to the toolbar (looks like three horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner of AudFree Tidal Music Converter. Then choose 'Preferences' > 'Conversion' where customizing output formats is allowed. You can select MP3, FLAC, AIFF, and more as the output format and change the bit rate, sample rate, or audio channel to create lossless and spatial around Tidal music.

Step 3. Export Tidal Music locally for Sleeping without Worries

Proceed to the 'Convert' button in the bottom-right corner of 'Converting' to begin the converting process. AudFree Tidal Music Converter will output Tidal songs into local files in the set format and store them in the target folder. Tap on the 'Converted' tab to access downloaded Tidal songs. Upload Tidal downloads to multiple streamers or speakers such as Devialet via SD cards or USB drive to set sleep timer. Or, you can import the local Tidal music files to a local music player, start playing and set sleep timer within the player.

Part 7. Compare Ways to Set Tidal Sleep Timer

Now, you can check the differences of the methods to set a sleep timer for Tidal and choose the one that you desire.

Method	Device	Native Tidal Feature	Extra App Needed	Setup Difficulty	Stop Tidal Only?	Best For
Built-in Tidal Sleep Timer	iPhone/iPad	✅ (on supported iOS versions)	❌	Very easy	✅	Compatible iPhone/iPad
iPhone/iPad Clock App	iPhone/iPad	❌	✅	Easy	Stops current audio/video playback	Simple fallback
Android Sleep Timer App	Android	❌	✅	Easy	Depends on app	Android users
Android UAPP App	Android	❌	✅	Easy	✅	Android users
Windows Sleep	Windows	❌	❌	Easy	❌ (puts the PC to sleep)	Windows users
Mac Sleep	Mac	❌	❌	Easy	❌ (puts the Mac to sleep)	Mac users
Sonos Sleep Timer	Sonos	❌	✅ (Sonos app)	Easy	Stops Sonos playback	Sonos users
Offline Playback + Timer	Multiple	❌	✅	Medium	Depends on player	Offline listening

Part 8. Summary

Feasible methods to set Tidal sleep timers on diverse devices have been included in this article. If your Tidal iOS app has a sleep timer feature, you can directly enable it to set a timer. If not, you can use third-party clock apps to set a sleep timer for Tidal music.

Moreover, we introduce the AudFree Tidal Music Converter to download music from Tidal with various formats and play Tidal music on all devices or players that has a sleep timer feature offline with wonderful sleeping vibes.