YouTube began to remind users that it's time to take a break from watching videos

AT   YouTube has a new feature " Remind me that you need to rest from   view » . With her   The activation application will pause when watching videos so that the user can take a break.

How it works

YouTube will prompt you to select a time range for   the expiration of which must be paused   - 15, 30, 60, 90 or 180   minutes. When the time comes out   - the video will be paused and   on   you will see a notification with   reminder. The user will be able to continue browsing by skipping it.

In this case, the YouTube timer will take into account pauses in   video and   time when the application is closed.

Thus, YouTube will become such a parent who scolds the child for   long browsing and   calls for a distraction from   TV or computer and   go out on   street.

Where to find the function

This feature is available in   A new version of the Android app and   iOS. By   it is off by default. You can activate the function in   settings in   section " General " .

Source: YouTube